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Genetic Ablation of the Conidiogenesis Regulator Enhances Mycoprotein Production

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Scientists created a genetically modified version of the Quorn fungus (Fusarium venenatum) by removing a gene that controls spore production. This modification caused the fungus to grow faster and produce more biomass while also containing higher levels of amino acids. When combined with another genetic modification, the fungus produced 22% more biomass than normal, which could significantly reduce costs for mycoprotein production used in meat alternative products.

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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Genetic Ablation of the Conidiogenesis Regulator Enhances Mycoprotein Production

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