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Compatible traits of oleaginous Mucoromycota fungi for lignocellulose-based simultaneous saccharification and fermentation

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Scientists tested different types of fungi to see which ones are best at producing oils that can be turned into biofuel while breaking down plant material. They found that Lichtheimia corymbifera can survive at high temperatures and produce useful enzymes, making it the best candidate. The study helps identify which fungi should be used in industrial processes to make sustainable biofuels from agricultural waste.

First Report of Trametes hirsuta, Causal Agent White Rot in Avocado Trees Grown in the State of Michoacán, México

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Researchers in Mexico discovered that a wood-decay fungus called Trametes hirsuta is infecting avocado trees in the country’s main avocado-growing region, Michoacán. The fungus causes a disease called white rot, which leads to yellowing leaves, tree defoliation, and eventually tree death. This is the first time this fungus has been identified as a disease-causing agent in avocado trees, and the researchers confirmed through laboratory tests that the fungus is indeed responsible for the damage being observed in avocado orchards.

Occurrence and function of enzymes for lignocellulose degradation in commercial Agaricus bisporus cultivation

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White button mushrooms grow on compost made from straw and manure through carefully controlled phases. The mushroom uses specific enzymes to break down tough plant materials, especially lignin during the growing mycelium stage, which helps make nutrients available for mushroom formation. Understanding these enzymatic processes could help mushroom farmers improve their production by developing better mushroom strains that degrade plant materials more efficiently.

Efficient conversion of tea residue nutrients: Screening and proliferation of edible fungi

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This research demonstrates how edible mushrooms can be used to convert tea waste into nutritious fungal protein. By culturing six different mushroom species on tea residue, scientists found that Monascus kaoliang B6 was most effective at breaking down the tough plant fibers and converting them into edible mushroom biomass. This sustainable process eliminates the need for harsh chemicals while producing a protein-rich ingredient that could be used to make plant-based meat alternatives, turning an agricultural waste product into a valuable food ingredient.

PRMT5 promotes cellulase production by regulating the expression of cellulase gene eg2 through histone methylation in Ganoderma lucidum

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Scientists discovered that a protein called PRMT5 controls how much cellulase enzyme the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum produces. When PRMT5 activates a specific gene called eg2 through a molecular modification of histone proteins, the mushroom produces more cellulase. This enzyme is valuable for breaking down plant waste into useful sugars for industrial and bioenergy applications. This research could help develop better enzyme-producing strains for industries that need cellulase.

Biological Characteristics and Domestication of Dichomitus squalens and the Antioxidant Activity of Its Cultivated Fruiting Bodies

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Researchers cultivated a type of fungus called Dichomitus squalens and extracted beneficial compounds called polysaccharides from its fruiting bodies. These polysaccharides showed strong antioxidant properties, meaning they can help protect cells from damage caused by harmful free radicals. The study identified the best growing conditions for this fungus and developed methods for farming it, suggesting it could become a natural source of antioxidants for health applications.

Mechanism of Enzyme Activity Regulation and Strain-Specific Response of Lentinula edodes Cultivation Adaptability Under Peach Wood Substrate

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This study shows that shiitake mushrooms can be successfully grown on peach wood waste from orchards, which reduces costs and helps the environment. While high amounts of peach wood initially slow mushroom growth, the mushrooms adapt through natural enzyme changes that boost final yields. The resulting mushrooms have better nutrition and remain safe to eat, making this an excellent way to use agricultural waste sustainably.

Saprotrophic Wood Decay Ability and Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme System of the White Rot Fungus Crucibulum laeve: Secretome, Metabolome and Genome Investigations

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This study investigates how a forest fungus called Crucibulum laeve breaks down wood and plant material. Using specialized laboratory techniques, researchers found that this fungus uses a unique set of enzymes that work through oxidation (chemical breakdown using oxygen) rather than simple digestion. The fungus is particularly good at degrading birch wood and produces numerous copies of genes for these special enzymes, giving it an advantage in decomposing partially rotted plant material on the forest floor.

Efficient conversion of tea residue nutrients: Screening and proliferation of edible fungi

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Tea waste from instant tea production is typically discarded, but researchers discovered that edible fungi can efficiently convert this waste into nutritious fungal protein. By testing six different mushroom species, they found that Monascus kaoliang B6 was the most effective, using special enzymes to break down the tough plant fibers and convert nutrients into fungal biomass. This process offers an eco-friendly solution to tea industry waste while producing valuable food ingredients.

Quorum-driven microbial consortium for Bioplastic production from agro-waste

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Scientists created a partnership between a fungus and bacteria to make eco-friendly plastic (PHA) from brewery and cooking waste. The fungus breaks down the tough plant material while the bacteria converts the released compounds into bioplastic. By adding a natural chemical signal (farnesol), they improved the process and scaled it up successfully in a larger reactor without needing expensive pretreatment steps.

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