Fungal Species:  Agaricus bisporus

The Application of an Intelligent Agaricus bisporus-Harvesting Device Based on FES-YOLOv5s

Researchers developed an intelligent robot that automatically harvests button mushrooms with high precision. The system uses AI-powered camera vision to identify mature mushrooms in crowded growing beds, then carefully picks them with a gentle robotic arm. Testing showed the robot successfully harvests over 94% of mushrooms while causing minimal damage, making commercial mushroom farming more efficient and cost-effective.

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Production of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) from some waste lignocellulosic materials and FTIR characterization of structural changes

Researchers successfully grew oyster mushrooms on hazelnut branch waste, a byproduct previously burned or discarded in Turkey. The mushrooms grown on hazelnut branches produced higher yields than traditional wheat straw substrates. Scientists used specialized analysis to show how the fungus breaks down the plant material’s structure. This finding suggests a practical way to recycle agricultural waste while producing nutritious food.

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Use of Anaerobic Digestate Inoculated with Fungi as a Soil Amendment for Soil Remediation: A Systematic Review

This research examines how using fungi-treated digestate (a byproduct from biogas production) can clean polluted soil more effectively than using either alone. The study shows that combining digestate with fungi successfully removes heavy metals like lead and cadmium from soil while promoting plant growth. The best results came from using digestate made from cattle manure. This approach offers an affordable and sustainable way to restore contaminated soils.

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Advanced Fungal Biotechnologies in Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): What Do We Know and What Comes Next?

Fungi are remarkable organisms with tremendous untapped potential for solving global challenges. They can be engineered to produce life-saving medicines like antibiotics and cholesterol-lowering drugs, create nutritious food alternatives, clean up polluted environments, and help fight climate change. As we transition to more sustainable living practices, fungi represent a natural solution that has been used for centuries but is only now being fully appreciated through modern biotechnology.

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Harnessing the Nutritional Value, Therapeutic Applications, and Environmental Impact of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses packed with proteins, vitamins, minerals, and special compounds that fight disease. They can help prevent and manage serious conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes while supporting overall health and immunity. Beyond the kitchen, mushrooms are being developed into medicines and cosmetic products. Growing and using mushrooms also helps the environment by creating sustainable alternatives to traditional medicines and animal feeds.

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Valorization of Mushroom Residues for Functional Food Packaging

Mushrooms produce large amounts of waste during growth and processing, but these leftovers contain valuable compounds that can protect food and extend shelf life. Scientists are developing ways to extract these beneficial compounds and add them to eco-friendly packaging films, creating materials that fight bacteria and oxidation naturally. This approach transforms mushroom waste into useful products while reducing environmental pollution, making food packaging safer and more sustainable for consumers.

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Bioactive Potential of Balkan Fomes fomentarius Strains: Novel Insights into Comparative Mycochemical Composition and Antioxidant, Anti-Acetylcholinesterase, and Antiproliferative Activities

This study examines three strains of Fomes fomentarius mushroom from the Balkan region, revealing they are rich sources of beneficial compounds including polyamines and phenolic compounds. These extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant properties and potential neuroprotective effects, suggesting they could help prevent diseases related to oxidative stress and aging. The research supports the traditional use of this mushroom in folk medicine and highlights its potential as a natural supplement for health promotion.

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The Promoting Mechanism of the Sterile Fermentation Filtrate of Serratia odorifera on Hypsizygus marmoreus by Means of Metabolomics Analysis

Researchers discovered that a type of bacteria called Serratia odorifera promotes the growth of a popular edible mushroom (Hypsizygus marmoreus) through chemical signal molecules. By analyzing the mushroom’s metabolism when exposed to these bacterial signals, scientists found that the bacteria enhance the mushroom’s ability to process carbohydrates and generate energy, leading to faster mycelial growth and better fruiting. These findings could help improve mushroom farming practices by reducing growing time and increasing yields.

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Insights into the evolution and mechanisms of response to heat stress by whole genome sequencing and comparative proteomics analysis of the domesticated edible mushroom Lepista sordida

Researchers sequenced the complete genome of Lepista sordida, a delicious edible mushroom valued for its health benefits, and studied how this mushroom responds to heat stress at the molecular level. Using advanced analysis techniques, they identified key proteins and signaling pathways that help the mushroom survive high temperatures. These findings can help farmers develop better-performing strains that are more resistant to heat, improving mushroom production.

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Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

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