Research Keyword: bioaccumulation factor

Mycoremediation of Flotation Tailings with Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers investigated whether common button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can help clean up polluted industrial waste from copper mining. They grew mushrooms on compost mixed with contaminated flotation tailings at different concentrations and measured which elements the mushrooms accumulated. The mushrooms successfully absorbed certain metals and elements, suggesting they could be useful for environmental cleanup, though more testing is needed before using them in real industrial applications.

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Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica

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Researchers tested using leftover mushroom material (spent mushroom substrate) as a growing medium for milky mushrooms instead of traditional loamy soil. While traditional soil produced more mushrooms overall, the mushrooms grown in the recycled substrate contained significantly higher levels of beneficial minerals like zinc, copper, and phosphorus. The study found that beneficial bacteria in the recycled material helped make nutrients more available to the mushrooms, making this approach both environmentally friendly and nutritionally advantageous.

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Mercury Content in Three Edible Wild-Growing Mushroom Species from Different Environmentally Loaded Areas in Slovakia: An Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

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Researchers tested three types of edible mushrooms from 60 locations across Slovakia to measure their mercury content and potential health risks. Mushrooms grown in polluted soils, especially former mining areas, accumulated dangerous levels of mercury, particularly in the mushroom caps. The study found that while some mushroom species are safer than others, consuming mushrooms from contaminated areas could pose serious health risks to both adults and children.

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