Research Keyword: sustainable farming

Valorization of agro-forest wastes (oak acorns, vineyard pruning, and olive pruning) through the cultivation of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms

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Researchers tested growing shiitake mushrooms on locally available waste materials like oak acorns, olive pruning, and grape vine pruning instead of the traditionally used oak sawdust. The study found that mushrooms grown on oak acorns or combinations with grape pruning produced similar quantities while having better nutritional content and faster harvest times. This approach helps reduce environmental impact by using agricultural waste and offers sustainable alternatives for mushroom farmers.

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Maize Cultivation in Sun Mushroom Post-Harvest Areas: Yield, Soil Chemical Properties, and Economic Viability

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This research shows that farmers can grow maize right after harvesting sun mushrooms, using the leftover mushroom material as natural fertilizer. This approach reduces the need for expensive chemical fertilizers while maintaining good crop yields. The system is particularly beneficial for small-scale farmers in Brazil, as it allows them to grow food year-round on the same land while saving money on fertilizer costs.

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Streptomyces-Based Bioformulation to Control Wilt of Morchella sextelata Caused by Pestalotiopsis trachicarpicola

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Morel mushrooms are delicious and nutritious but are threatened by a fungal disease that can destroy up to 80% of crops. Scientists discovered that two beneficial bacteria species (Streptomyces) from morel soil produce compounds that kill the disease-causing fungus. When applied to morel fields, these beneficial bacteria not only prevented the disease but also increased mushroom yields by about 30% compared to untreated crops, offering a natural and sustainable solution for morel farmers.

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Improving the Yield and Quality of Morchella spp. Using Agricultural Waste

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Researchers tested whether recycling agricultural waste like spent mushroom compost, used tomato growing medium, and coconut shells could improve morel mushroom farming. Adding these waste materials significantly increased yields by three times or more while also improving the nutritional quality of the mushrooms. The waste materials changed the soil composition and beneficial microorganisms in ways that support better morel growth while reducing harmful fungi and environmental pollution.

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Exo-metabolome profiling of soybean endophytes: a road map of antagonism against Fusarium oxysporum

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Scientists discovered that certain beneficial bacteria living inside soybean roots can protect the plant from a harmful fungus that causes root rot and reduces crop yield. By analyzing the chemical compounds these bacteria produce, researchers identified specific antifungal substances that kill or inhibit the pathogenic fungus. These findings suggest that instead of using harmful chemical fungicides, farmers could use these beneficial bacteria as a natural, environmentally-friendly way to protect soybean crops and improve agricultural sustainability.

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