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Identification of Critical Candidate Genes Controlling Monokaryon Fruiting in Flammulina filiformis Using Genetic Population Construction and Bulked Segregant Analysis Sequencing

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Scientists studied enoki mushrooms to understand how they form fruiting bodies (the edible mushroom part). They created special genetic populations and used advanced DNA sequencing to find a key gene that controls whether mushroom strains can produce fruiting bodies. This discovery helps explain how mushrooms develop and could lead to better ways to grow edible mushrooms commercially.

Domestication of a magic therapeutical wine glass fungus (Podoscypha petalodes) from Pakistan

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Researchers successfully grew Podoscypha petalodes, a medicinal mushroom known as wine glass fungus, under controlled conditions for the first time. The best growth was achieved using a mixture of sawdust and tea waste at 28°C, which produced high yields in just 10 days. This breakthrough means that this therapeutic fungus, which has antiviral and anti-cancer properties, can now be cultivated year-round commercially instead of relying on rare wild specimens.

Potential Protein Production from Lignocellulosic Materials Using Edible Mushroom Forming Fungi

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Mushroom mycelium could be grown on agricultural and forestry waste materials to produce sustainable, protein-rich food alternatives. Unlike current meat and plant-based proteins, mushroom cultivation doesn’t require farmland and can efficiently convert wood chips, cocoa husks, and other side streams into nutritious food. With over 11,000 species yet to be explored and optimization of cultivation methods, mushroom proteins could become competitive in price and environmental impact with conventional protein sources.

A brief overview of the medicinal and nutraceutical importance of Inonotus obliquus (chaga) mushrooms

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Chaga mushrooms are a traditional medicine used for centuries in Eastern Europe and Asia that contains powerful compounds beneficial for health. These mushrooms have been shown to help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and protect cells from damage through their natural antioxidants. Modern scientific research is confirming what traditional healers have known for centuries about this remarkable fungus, making it an increasingly popular natural supplement for health and wellness.

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity and Acute Toxicity of Crude Extracts From the Wild Edible Mushrooms Cantharellus veraecrucis, Cantharellus violaceovinosus, and Turbinellus floccosus

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Researchers tested extracts from three wild edible mushroom species found in Mexican forests for their ability to fight harmful bacteria and fungi. The extracts showed promise against disease-causing microorganisms, with one species particularly effective against agricultural plant pathogens. While the extracts showed moderate toxicity at high doses, the results suggest these mushrooms could be developed into natural pesticides or medicines.

Degradation of High Concentrations of Anthracene Using White-Rot Wood-Inhabiting Fungi and Investigation of Enzyme Activities

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Scientists in Iran discovered that certain wood-decay fungi, particularly Trametes versicolor mushrooms, can effectively break down anthracene, a toxic pollutant from oil and gas industries. These fungi produce special enzymes that degrade the harmful chemical into less toxic substances. In laboratory tests, these indigenous Iranian fungi successfully removed 20-64% of high-concentration anthracene over four weeks, showing promise for cleaning up contaminated sites.

Waste Rose Flower and Lavender Straw Biomass—An Innovative Lignocellulose Feedstock for Mycelium Bio-Materials Development Using Newly Isolated Ganoderma resinaceum GA1M

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Researchers developed eco-friendly building materials by growing mushroom mycelium (Ganoderma resinaceum) on waste residues from rose and lavender essential oil production. These waste biomasses, typically discarded or burned, were successfully converted into biocomposites with properties comparable to hempcrete and other sustainable materials. The resulting mycelium-based materials are completely natural, biodegradable, and possess antimicrobial and aromatic properties, offering a promising sustainable alternative to synthetic materials.

Isolation of Fungi from a Textile Industry Effluent and the Screening of Their Potential to Degrade Industrial Dyes

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Researchers isolated six fungal strains from textile factory wastewater and tested their ability to remove industrial dyes. Two types of fungi, Emmia latemarginata and Mucor circinelloides, successfully broke down different synthetic dyes commonly used in textile production. The fungi produced specific enzymes that degraded the dyes, particularly when exposed to the dye itself or plant materials like wheat straw. These findings suggest these fungi could potentially be used to clean up colored wastewater from textile industries.

Extensive Collection of Psychotropic Mushrooms with Determination of Their Tryptamine Alkaloids

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Scientists analyzed 226 mushroom samples from about 30 psychotropic species to measure their psilocybin and related compound content. They found that the amounts of these compounds vary greatly, even within the same species, making it difficult to predict how strong a mushroom will be. The research shows that Psilocybe species generally contain the most psychoactive compounds, with some varieties containing over 15 times more psilocybin than others, highlighting safety concerns for users.

First Report of Ganoderma ryvardenii causing Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease on oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in Ghana

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Oil palm is a valuable crop, but a fungal disease called basal stem rot (BSR) causes serious damage and economic losses. Researchers in Ghana discovered that a fungus species called Ganoderma ryvardenii is causing BSR disease on oil palms, marking the first time this pathogen has been found in West Africa. The study used modern genetic testing to identify the fungus and proved it causes the disease by infecting oil palm seedlings in controlled conditions.

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