Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom)

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.

Impact of Dehydration Techniques on the Nutritional and Microbial Profiles of Dried Mushrooms

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This comprehensive review examines different methods for drying mushrooms and how each technique affects their nutritional value and safety. Freeze drying maintains the best nutritional quality but is expensive, while microwave and hot air drying are faster and more cost-effective while still reducing harmful bacteria. The study helps consumers and food producers understand which drying methods produce the highest quality dried mushrooms for cooking and health benefits.

Potential Protein Production from Lignocellulosic Materials Using Edible Mushroom Forming Fungi

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Mushroom mycelium could be grown on agricultural and forestry waste materials to produce sustainable, protein-rich food alternatives. Unlike current meat and plant-based proteins, mushroom cultivation doesn’t require farmland and can efficiently convert wood chips, cocoa husks, and other side streams into nutritious food. With over 11,000 species yet to be explored and optimization of cultivation methods, mushroom proteins could become competitive in price and environmental impact with conventional protein sources.

Dynamic succession of microbial compost communities and functions during Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom cropping on a short composting substrate

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Researchers studied how bacteria and fungi work together when growing oyster mushrooms on composted materials. They found that certain bacteria, particularly Actinomycetales, increase in abundance as mushrooms grow and help break down tough plant materials like cellulose. These bacteria actually help the mushroom grow better, suggesting a cooperative relationship rather than competition. This knowledge could help improve mushroom production efficiency.

Ecofriendly Usability of Mushroom Cultivation Substrate as a Ruminant Feed: Anaerobic Digestion Using Gas Production Techniques

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Mushroom farming produces large amounts of waste substrate that typically ends up in landfills. This research shows that after mushrooms are harvested, the remaining substrate can be safely fed to cattle and other ruminant animals. The mushroom cultivation process actually improves the substrate’s nutritional quality by breaking down tough plant fibers, making it easier for animals to digest. This discovery could help farms reduce waste, lower feeding costs, and address environmental pollution.

Classification of polyphenol oxidases shows ancient gene duplication leading to two distinct enzyme types

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Scientists performed a comprehensive study organizing thousands of similar enzymes called polyphenol oxidases (PPOs) found across all living organisms into 12 distinct groups based on their evolutionary relationships. They discovered that a major gene duplication event in ancient times created two main types of these enzymes with different structural features and functions. This new classification system shows that fungal enzymes called o-methoxy phenolases are particularly abundant in certain fungi, likely helping them break down plant materials like lignin.

Beta-Glucans from Fungi: Biological and Health-Promoting Potential in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

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This article reviews how beta-glucans, natural compounds found in mushrooms, can boost your immune system and help fight diseases including COVID-19. These compounds work by activating immune cells and reducing dangerous inflammatory responses in the body. Mushroom beta-glucans are safe, easy to take by mouth, and available in many edible mushroom varieties like shiitake and oyster mushrooms.

A New Method for Constructing High-Resolution Phylogenomic Topologies Using Core Gene-Associated MNP Markers: A Case Study From Agaricus bisporus

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Scientists developed a new method to accurately identify and distinguish different strains of button mushrooms using genetic markers derived from core genes. This method is more accurate and simpler than previous approaches and can be applied to other mushroom species and fungi. The research helps mushroom farmers and breeders properly identify cultivars and protect their varieties from unauthorized propagation.

Identification of the High Mannose N-Glycan Isomers Undescribed by Conventional Multicellular Eukaryotic Biosynthetic Pathways

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Researchers developed a new method to identify the sugar structures attached to proteins in various foods and organisms. They discovered that many of these sugar structures are different from what scientists previously thought based on standard biological pathways. Using advanced mass spectrometry technology, they created a database to quickly identify these novel sugar structures, which could help better understand how organisms modify their proteins.

Sustainable memristors from shiitake mycelium for high-frequency bioelectronics

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Scientists have discovered that shiitake mushrooms can be grown into computer memory devices called memristors. These fungal memristors work similarly to brain neurons, can be dried and stored for later use, and operate reliably at high speeds. Because they use common, biodegradable mushrooms instead of rare minerals, they offer an environmentally friendly alternative for computing that could be used in spacecraft and other advanced applications.

Fungal Species: Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom)