Research Keyword: cultivation substrate

Effects of different orchard tree pruning residues on the yield and nutrient composition of Lentinus edodes

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This research explores using fruit tree pruning waste as growing material for shiitake mushrooms instead of traditional sawdust. By testing different fruit tree residues, scientists found that mushrooms grown on mixed substrates (especially apple and mulberry prunings) produced higher yields and improved nutritional content with better protein and mineral levels. This approach offers an environmentally friendly solution that reduces waste while producing more nutritious mushrooms and lowering cultivation costs.

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Evaluation of Two Different Treatments for Larch Logs as Substrates to Cultivate Ganoderma tsugae in the Forest

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This study compared growing the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma tsugae on sterilized versus non-sterilized larch wood in a forest setting. Researchers found that non-sterilized wood actually produced mushrooms with higher levels of beneficial compounds like triterpenoids and polysaccharides, while requiring less processing and cost. These findings suggest that farmers can use a simpler, less expensive cultivation method while still producing high-quality medicinal mushrooms.

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Fatty Acids and Stable Isotope Ratios in Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) Indicate the Origin of the Cultivation Substrate Used: A Preliminary Case Study in Korea

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Shiitake mushrooms are commonly grown in Korea using substrates from both Korea and China, but consumers often cannot tell which origin was used. This study compared mushrooms grown on Korean versus Chinese substrates and found that measuring stable isotope ratios (chemical signatures) is more reliable than analyzing fatty acids for determining where the cultivation substrate came from. These results could help improve labeling accuracy in the mushroom market.

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