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Effects of Spent Mushroom Substrate Treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria on Blueberry Growth and Soil Quality

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This study shows that mushroom farming waste (spent mushroom substrate) can be recycled into a beneficial fertilizer by treating it with beneficial bacteria called plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. When this treated waste is used to grow blueberries, the plants grow better with higher survival rates and produce more chlorophyll. The treatment also improves soil quality by making nutrients more available to plants and changing the beneficial microorganism community in the soil.

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New Species of Ascomycetes from Two Hypersaline Endorheic Lagoon Complexes in Zaragoza Province (Aragon Community, Spain)

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Scientists discovered three new species of fungi living in extremely salty lagoons in Spain. These fungi were identified using both traditional microscopy and DNA analysis. The research also reorganized how some existing fungi are classified scientifically. This study helps us better understand the hidden microbial life in salt lakes around the world.

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From seagrass roots to saline soils: discovery of two new genera in Lulworthiales (Sordariomycetes) from osmotically stressed habitats

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Scientists discovered two previously unknown types of fungi living in extreme salty environments: one in the roots of a seagrass species from Mauritius and another in salt-affected soils in Czechia. Through DNA analysis and microscopic examination, these fungi were formally named as new genera and species belonging to a group of fungi specialized in living in salty conditions. The findings suggest these fungi are more widespread and adaptable than previously thought, challenging the idea that they live only in ocean environments.

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Innovative chitin-glucan based material obtained from mycelium of wood decay fungal strains

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Researchers have developed a new sustainable leather-like material from fungal mycelium that could replace traditional animal leather and synthetic alternatives. By growing specific wood decay fungi in controlled fermentation systems and extracting their chitin and glucan content, they created flexible sheets with mechanical properties similar to real leather. The materials are biodegradable, require no animal farming, and avoid toxic tanning processes, making them a promising eco-friendly solution for fashion and furniture industries.

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Eight Fungal Species Associated with Ambrosia Beetles in Korea

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This research identifies eight types of fungi that live in partnership with ambrosia beetles in Korea. These fungi are food sources for beetle larvae and adults. The study found that some fungi have specific relationships with particular beetle species, while others can associate with multiple beetle types. This work helps scientists understand how beetles spread fungi and potentially cause tree diseases like oak wilt.

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