Research Keyword: Flammulina velutipes

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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Anti-Obesity Effect of Chitoglucan in High-Fat-Induced Obesity Mice

A natural compound called chitoglucan extracted from enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) was found to reduce weight gain and body fat in mice fed a high-fat diet. The treatment worked by lowering levels of hormones called leptin and resistin that are elevated in obesity. This suggests that chitoglucan from enoki mushrooms could potentially help treat obesity and related metabolic disorders in humans.

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