Research Keyword: substrate composition

Mechanism of Enzyme Activity Regulation and Strain-Specific Response of Lentinula edodes Cultivation Adaptability Under Peach Wood Substrate

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This study shows that shiitake mushrooms can be successfully grown on peach wood waste from orchards, which reduces costs and helps the environment. While high amounts of peach wood initially slow mushroom growth, the mushrooms adapt through natural enzyme changes that boost final yields. The resulting mushrooms have better nutrition and remain safe to eat, making this an excellent way to use agricultural waste sustainably.

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Influences of substrate and tissue type on erinacine production and biosynthetic gene expression in Hericium erinaceus

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This study examined how different growing conditions and tissue types affect erinacine production in lion’s mane mushrooms. Researchers found that mycelium (the fungal threads) produced far more erinacines than fruit bodies, and that the type of growth medium significantly influenced which erinacines were produced. Interestingly, changes in erinacine production weren’t always reflected in gene activity levels, suggesting other cellular mechanisms control these beneficial compounds.

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Assessing the Conformity of Mycelium Biocomposites for Ecological Insulation Solutions

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Researchers developed insulation materials made from mushroom mycelium combined with agricultural and industrial waste products. These eco-friendly composites perform comparably to conventional synthetic insulation in terms of thermal properties and actually outperform them in fire safety. The materials are fully biodegradable and require fewer fossil fuels to produce, making them an attractive sustainable alternative for building construction.

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Combined effect of olive pruning residues and spent coffee grounds on Pleurotus ostreatus production, composition, and nutritional value

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This study examined growing oyster mushrooms on different substrate mixtures combining wheat straw with recycled coffee grounds and olive plant waste. The researchers found that mushrooms grown on substrates with lower amounts of these waste materials produced comparable yields to standard straw while offering better nutritional profiles, including higher protein and lower fat content. The findings suggest that using these recycled agricultural wastes could benefit mushroom farming in regions where wheat straw is difficult to obtain, though lead contamination from coffee grounds was a concern requiring better cleaning procedures.

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Impact of bottom ash addition on Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation on coffee ground substrate

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This study investigated growing oyster mushrooms on a mixture of used coffee grounds and coal plant bottom ash. The researchers found that adding small amounts of bottom ash (1-5%) slowed mushroom growth slightly but actually reduced harmful heavy metals in the final mushrooms compared to using only coffee grounds. The leftover substrate after mushroom harvest could be used as a fertilizer for poor soils, creating a complete recycling system that turns industrial and food waste into useful products.

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