Research Keyword: microbiome analysis

Sustainable Recycling of Mushroom Residue as an Effective Substitute for Cotton Hull Waste in Volvariella volvacea Cultivation: Evidence from Physicochemical and Microbiome Analyses

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This research shows that mushroom waste left over from growing mushrooms can be successfully recycled as a growing medium for straw mushrooms, similar to the traditional cotton hull waste currently used. The recycled mushroom residue produces mushrooms of equivalent quality and quantity but costs much less to purchase. By analyzing the microscopic bacterial communities in the compost, scientists found that different bacteria help break down the organic matter in both types of substrates, supporting efficient mushroom growth.

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Exploring fungal pathogens to control the plant invasive Rubus niveus on Galapagos Island San Cristobal

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Scientists in the Galapagos Islands are working to control an invasive raspberry plant (Rubus niveus) that has taken over about 30,000 hectares and is damaging native species. Rather than using costly manual removal or herbicides, researchers isolated and tested five different fungi found naturally on diseased raspberry plants to see if they could be used as biological control agents. These five fungi—including species like Colletotrichum and Fusarium—showed promise by causing leaf damage to the raspberry plant, offering hope for a more sustainable pest management solution.

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Mushroom stem-based diets elicit region-specific shifts in rainbow trout gut microbiota

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Researchers fed rainbow trout different diets made partly from mushroom stem waste and found that these ingredients beneficially changed the bacteria living in the fish’s gut. Different parts of the fish’s digestive system showed different changes in bacterial communities, suggesting these mushroom ingredients work in region-specific ways. The mushroom-based diets reduced harmful bacteria and increased beneficial ones, potentially improving fish health. This research shows how mushroom waste can be recycled into nutritious feed for farmed fish while promoting their health.

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Geographic variation in fungal diversity associated with leaf spot symptoms of Coffea arabica in Yunnan, China

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Researchers studied the fungi found on coffee leaf spots in two different regions of Yunnan province in China. They discovered that the types of fungi varied significantly between the cooler, higher-altitude Pu’er region (which had more harmful fungi) and the warmer, tropical Xishuangbanna region (which had more beneficial fungi that could fight pests). This information can help coffee farmers choose better disease management strategies based on their location.

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