Research Keyword: Cellulose degradation

Transcription factor FfMYB15 regulates the expression of cellulase gene FfCEL6B during mycelial growth of Flammulina filiformis

This study explores how mushrooms break down cellulose to grow. Researchers found that a protein called FfMYB15 acts as a master switch that turns on the gene for an enzyme (cellulase) needed to digest cellulose in the Flammulina filiformis mushroom. By controlling this enzyme, FfMYB15 helps the mushroom grow faster and more efficiently on cellulose-rich materials used in cultivation.

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Study of the Antagonism of Biocontrol Strains Against the Blue-Stain Fungus of Rubberwood

Rubberwood commonly develops blue staining from fungi, which reduces its value. Scientists isolated two beneficial fungi from rubberwood that can prevent this staining by competing with the harmful fungus. Testing showed that one beneficial fungus, Trichoderma reesei, works better than the other and could be used as a natural treatment to protect rubberwood from blue staining without damaging the wood.

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Biodegradation of ramie stalk by Flammulina velutipes: mushroom production and substrate utilization

This study shows that mushroom farmers can use ramie plant stalks, which are normally considered waste from textile production, as a growing substrate for golden needle mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes). By mixing ramie stalk with other common ingredients like wheat bran and cottonseed hulls in the right proportions, researchers achieved mushroom yields higher than using traditional substrates alone. This discovery helps reduce farming costs while solving an environmental waste disposal problem.

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Characterization of Endoglucanase (GH9) Gene Family in Tomato and Its Expression in Response to Rhizophagus irregularis and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

This study examined how tomato plants regulate genes that break down and remodel cellulose in cell walls during interactions with beneficial fungi and harmful pathogens. Beneficial mycorrhizal fungi boost the expression of these genes, leading to larger leaves and better plant growth. When pathogens attack, these genes are turned down to strengthen the cell wall defense. This demonstrates how plants balance growth and defense depending on their microbial environment.

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