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A review on architecture with fungal biomaterials: the desired and the feasible

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This review examines how mushroom mycelium can be used as a sustainable building material to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint. Six notable architectural projects from 2014-2021 demonstrate different approaches to using mycelium-based blocks and panels for constructing pavilions and temporary structures. The research shows that while mycelium composites offer environmental benefits and exciting design possibilities, they typically need reinforcement with traditional materials and careful production control to be effective in larger structures.

Mining logical circuits in fungi

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Researchers successfully embedded computing circuits into living mushroom materials. By applying electrical signals to fungal mycelium composites, they discovered the fungi could perform complex logical operations similar to computer gates. This breakthrough suggests that future building materials made from fungi could incorporate computing capabilities, leading to intelligent, living structures that respond to their environment.

First Report of Buchwaldoboletus lignicola (Boletaceae), a Potentially Endangered Basidiomycete Species, in South Korea

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Scientists in South Korea discovered a rare mushroom called Buchwaldoboletus lignicola for the first time in the country growing on dead Korean pine trees in Gwangneung Forest. This mushroom, which is endangered in Europe, was identified using both traditional microscopic examination and modern DNA analysis. The findings suggest this rare fungus may be present in Asian forests and could potentially need legal protection in South Korea.

Two new species and a new host record of Hyphomycetes associated with decaying wood in Yunnan Province, China

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Researchers studying fungi in Yunnan Province, China discovered two new species of fungi (Ellisembia yuxiense and Sporidesmium ailaoshanense) that grow on decaying wood in streams and lakes. They also found that a known fungal species, Sporidesmium tropicale, can grow on Yunnan pine trees, expanding its known host range. By combining traditional microscopy with modern DNA analysis, scientists confirmed the identity and evolutionary relationships of these fungi within the Sporidesmiaceae family.

The power of citizen science to advance fungal conservation

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This paper shows how regular people can help scientists understand and protect fungi by submitting observations to online platforms like iNaturalist. Scientists have collected millions of fungal observations from amateur naturalists worldwide, which helps identify rare species, understand where fungi are found, and decide which species need protection. The authors explain both the successes of these citizen science projects and the challenges that need to be overcome to make them even more effective for fungal conservation.

Microbial communities associated with the black morel Morchella sextelata cultivated in greenhouses

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This study examined the tiny organisms living on and around cultivated black morel mushrooms grown in greenhouses in China. Researchers found that four main types of bacteria consistently live on morel fruiting bodies: Pedobacter, Pseudomonas, Stenotrophomonas, and Flavobacterium. The bacteria and fungi in the soil surrounding morels appear to be important for the mushrooms’ growth and development, with different microbial communities found on different parts of the mushroom.

Root anatomy governs bi-directional resource transfer in mycorrhizal symbiosis

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This research reveals how the shape and structure of plant roots influence their ability to exchange nutrients and carbon with symbiotic fungi. The study shows that thicker roots face challenges in efficiently acquiring nutrients because they require more energy to transport nutrients across their thicker outer tissues. Fortunately, mycorrhizal fungi can help overcome this limitation when they position themselves deeper within the root structure, reducing the energy cost of moving nutrients to the plant’s vascular system.

Binder Jetting 3D Printing of Biomass–Fungi Composite Materials: A Preliminary Experimental Study

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Scientists have developed a new 3D printing method to create environmentally-friendly materials made from agricultural waste and fungi. Instead of using traditional plastic materials that take years to decompose, these biomass-fungi composites break down naturally. The new binder jetting printing process is faster and more precise than previous methods, making it more practical for manufacturing products like packaging, furniture, and building materials.

The genus Thaxterogaster (Cortinariaceae): phylogeny and species diversity in Western China

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This study describes the diversity of Thaxterogaster mushrooms in Western China, a region with varied habitats ranging from tropical to temperate climates. Researchers identified eight new mushroom species and one species new to China using DNA analysis and microscopic examination. The study provides detailed descriptions and identification keys to help scientists and mycologists recognize these fungi in the field and understand their evolutionary relationships.

Additions to the Entoloma (Agaricales, Entolomataceae) from China: Description of five species with one new to science

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Researchers from China identified five species of Entoloma mushrooms in the Qilian Mountains, including one previously unknown species named E. griseopileum. This new mushroom species is distinguished by its gray color, textured cap, and ability to grow on wood. This discovery contributes to understanding the fungal diversity of this ecologically important mountain region in northwest China.

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