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Domestication of a magic therapeutical wine glass fungus (Podoscypha petalodes) from Pakistan

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Researchers successfully grew Podoscypha petalodes, a medicinal mushroom known as wine glass fungus, under controlled conditions for the first time. The best growth was achieved using a mixture of sawdust and tea waste at 28°C, which produced high yields in just 10 days. This breakthrough means that this therapeutic fungus, which has antiviral and anti-cancer properties, can now be cultivated year-round commercially instead of relying on rare wild specimens.

Identification of Avocado Fruit Disease Caused by Diaporthe phaseolorum and Colletotrichum fructicola in China

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Researchers in China identified two fungal pathogens responsible for major avocado fruit diseases: Diaporthe phaseolorum causes fruit rot while Colletotrichum fructicola causes anthracnose. These diseases affect approximately 22% and 15% of avocado fruits respectively in Yunnan Province. This first-time identification of these pathogens on avocado provides growers with crucial information to implement targeted disease prevention strategies and protect their crops.

Characterization and Virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) Isolates from Ecologically Distinct Soils Against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

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This study identified five native fungal strains (Metarhizium anisopliae) from Taiwanese soils that can kill the tobacco caterpillar pest (Spodoptera litura). The most effective strain, PT-01, showed strong ability to infect and kill caterpillar larvae, particularly at early life stages. The research demonstrates that these fungi could be developed into environmentally-friendly pest control alternatives to chemical pesticides, protecting crops while maintaining ecosystem health.

Genome-Wide SSR Markers Reveal Genetic Diversity and Establish a Core Collection for Commercial Hypsizygus marmoreus Germplasm

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Researchers developed a streamlined genetic database for beech mushrooms (H. marmoreus) by analyzing 57 strains and identifying genetic markers. They selected 24 representative strains that capture all the genetic diversity of the larger collection, making breeding programs more efficient. Each strain received a unique molecular ID code similar to a genetic barcode for easy identification and authentication in commercial breeding and cultivation.

Genome Sequence, Comparative Genome Analysis, and Expression Profiling of the Chitinase GH18 Gene Family in Cordyceps javanica Bd01

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Scientists sequenced the complete genome of Cordyceps javanica, a fungus used to control pest insects. They discovered that this fungus has an expanded family of 27 chitinase genes (GH18), which are enzymes that help the fungus penetrate insect exoskeletons. These genes show strong evolutionary conservation and stability, making them valuable for developing more effective natural pesticides and understanding how fungal biocontrol agents work.

Identification, Characterization, Pathogenicity, and Fungicide Sensitivity of Postharvest Fungal Diseases in Culinary Melon from Northern Thailand

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Researchers in Thailand identified four different fungi causing diseases in culinary melons after harvest. They found that three fungus species cause damage to stored melon fruits, significantly reducing their quality and value. By testing various fungicides, they determined which chemical treatments effectively stop each fungus type, helping farmers protect their crops and reduce losses.

Multi-metal-resistant Staphylococcus warneri strain TWSL_1: revealing heavy metal-resistant genomic features by whole-genome sequencing and analysis

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Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Staphylococcus warneri TWSL_1 from textile factory wastewater that can survive and remove dangerous heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and copper from contaminated water. By analyzing the bacteria’s complete genetic code, researchers identified specific genes that help this bacteria resist and detoxify these toxic metals. This discovery suggests the bacteria could be used as a natural cleaning solution to remove heavy metal pollution from industrial wastewater, offering an eco-friendly alternative to current cleanup methods.

First Record of Clonostachys rosea as an Entomopathogenic Fungus of the Cephus fumipennis (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) in China

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Scientists in China discovered a fungus called Clonostachys rosea that naturally kills wheat stem sawfly larvae, a major pest damaging wheat crops. The fungus was isolated from infected larvae and tested for effectiveness against the pest. Laboratory tests showed the fungus can kill sawfly larvae at different concentrations, with the fastest effect at higher spore levels. This discovery offers a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting wheat crops.

Comparative mitogenomic analysis reveals variations and evolution of ectomycorrhizal fungal Strobilomyces

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Scientists sequenced and analyzed the genetic material of five species of Strobilomyces mushrooms, which form important relationships with trees in forests. They discovered these mushrooms have relatively similar genetic blueprints with some regional variations in gene organization. Some species from Vietnam have slightly different gene arrangements than those from the USA, suggesting their evolutionary history is linked to geography. This research helps scientists better understand how these important fungi evolved and are related to other mushroom species.

First Record of the Edible Mushroom Lepista sordida in Western Algerian Forest: Nutritional Value and Physicochemical Parameters of Mycelial Culture

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Researchers in Algeria discovered Lepista sordida, an edible purple mushroom, for the first time in western Algerian forests. They identified the species using DNA analysis and studied how to grow it in laboratories by testing different temperature, humidity, and pH levels. The mushroom is highly nutritious, containing significant amounts of protein and carbohydrates, making it valuable for improving local diets and addressing nutritional deficiencies.

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