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Unraveling the mycobiota of Daqu at the species level using metabarcoding of full-length ITS sequences

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Daqu is a special fermentation starter used to make Baijiu, a traditional Chinese alcohol. Researchers analyzed fungi in 296 Daqu samples from across China using advanced DNA sequencing technology. They identified 86 different fungal species and found that the types of fungi present depend on both the temperature during fermentation and the geographic region where the Daqu is made. These findings could help improve the quality and consistency of Baijiu production.

Spent casing, Sphagnum moss, grass fibers, and green compost as peat alternatives in casing soils for Agaricus bisporus cultivation

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Researchers tested alternative materials to replace peat in the soil layer used for growing button mushrooms. They found that moss and compost could replace up to 75% of peat without reducing mushroom yields, though grass-based materials were less effective. The study shows it is possible to move toward more sustainable mushroom farming while maintaining productivity and controlling plant diseases.

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Unraveling the mycobiota of Daqu at the species level using metabarcoding of full-length ITS sequences

Spent casing, Sphagnum moss, grass fibers, and green compost as peat alternatives in casing soils for Agaricus bisporus cultivation