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A putative ABC transporter gene, CcT1, is involved in beauvericin synthesis, conidiation, and oxidative stress resistance in Cordyceps chanhua

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Cordyceps chanhua is a medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine that produces a compound called beauvericin, which has health benefits but can be toxic in high amounts. Researchers discovered a gene called CcT1 that controls how much beauvericin the fungus makes. By removing this gene, they could reduce beauvericin production by 64%, making the fungus safer to use as medicine while maintaining other beneficial properties.

Formulation of silages from spent mushroom substrates of Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinula edodes: Organoleptic properties, phenolic content, in vitro digestibility, gas production and ruminal kinetics

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This study shows that mushroom farming creates leftover substrate that can be turned into healthy animal feed through a fermentation process called ensiling. When mixed with corn and fermented, this mushroom waste creates nutritious silage for livestock that contains beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols. The best results came from silages containing 70% mushroom substrate mixed with 30% corn, which had good taste, smell, and digestibility. This approach demonstrates how agricultural waste can be recycled into valuable animal feed, supporting more sustainable farming practices.

Research Keyword: mycotoxin safety

A putative ABC transporter gene, CcT1, is involved in beauvericin synthesis, conidiation, and oxidative stress resistance in Cordyceps chanhua

Formulation of silages from spent mushroom substrates of Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinula edodes: Organoleptic properties, phenolic content, in vitro digestibility, gas production and ruminal kinetics