Research Keyword: saprophytic fungi

Gigaspora roseae and Coriolopsis rigida Fungi Improve Performance of Quillaja saponaria Plants Grown in Sandy Substrate with Added Sewage Sludge

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Researchers studied how two types of beneficial fungi (mycorrhizal and saprophytic) can help a Chilean tree called Quillaja saponaria grow better in sandy soil mixed with treated sewage sludge. When plants were inoculated with these fungi and given moderate amounts of sludge, they showed significantly improved growth. The saprophytic fungus alone produced the best results, increasing plant height by over 300%. This approach could help recycle sewage waste while growing useful plants that produce saponins used in medicine and industry.

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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.

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Successful Management of Spondylodiscitis Caused by Aspergillus nidulans: A Case Report and Literature Review

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A 59-year-old patient with lymphoma developed a serious fungal spine infection caused by Aspergillus nidulans, a rare mold. The infection was diagnosed using imaging, fungal cultures, and laboratory testing. The patient was successfully treated with a 6-month course of the antifungal drug voriconazole without requiring surgery. This case is notable because it represents the first successful treatment of this extremely rare infection in a cancer patient.

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Fatty Acids and Stable Isotope Ratios in Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) Indicate the Origin of the Cultivation Substrate Used: A Preliminary Case Study in Korea

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Shiitake mushrooms are commonly grown in Korea using substrates from both Korea and China, but consumers often cannot tell which origin was used. This study compared mushrooms grown on Korean versus Chinese substrates and found that measuring stable isotope ratios (chemical signatures) is more reliable than analyzing fatty acids for determining where the cultivation substrate came from. These results could help improve labeling accuracy in the mushroom market.

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Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in a Patient With Diabetes: A Rare but Critical Infection in the United Arab Emirates

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A middle-aged man with undiagnosed diabetes developed a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis that affected his sinuses, eyes, and brain. He presented with flu-like symptoms and facial weakness, and blood tests showed dangerously high blood sugar and acid levels (diabetic ketoacidosis). Doctors treated him with multiple rounds of antifungal medications, several surgeries, and innovative injections directly into and around his eyes and spinal cord, resulting in his successful recovery and discharge.

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New species and records of ascomycetes on cypress in Beijing, China

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Researchers in Beijing investigated fungal diseases affecting cypress trees, which are important for landscaping and have medicinal value. They collected samples from diseased and healthy cypress parts and identified 13 different fungal species, including two completely new species and two species previously unknown on cypress trees. The study helps us understand the various fungi living on cypress trees, both harmful pathogens and potentially beneficial endophytic fungi that may have useful medicinal properties.

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