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Slime molds (Myxomycetes) causing a “disease” in crop plants and cultivated mushrooms

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Slime molds are not true plant diseases but can harm crops by covering leaves and blocking sunlight and water loss. These organisms prefer wet, organic-rich environments and are particularly problematic in mushroom farming. Farmers can prevent problems by managing moisture, improving ventilation, and removing affected materials, with chemical sprays available as backup options when needed.

Supplementation in mushroom crops and its impact on yield and quality

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Mushroom farmers can increase their harvest and improve mushroom quality by adding nutritional supplements to the growing medium. These supplements can be made from common agricultural waste products like grain bran and soybean meal, making them affordable and environmentally friendly. New research shows that beneficial bacteria and fungi might also boost mushroom production, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical supplements.

Verticillium-like Anamorphic Fungi in Sordariomycetes from Southwestern China: Two New Taxa and a New Record

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Researchers discovered two new fungal species in southwestern China’s rainforests: Leptobacillium gasaense and Ovicillium yunnanense. They also documented the asexual reproductive structures of Muscodor coffeanus, an endophytic fungus known for producing antibiotic compounds. These findings expand our understanding of beneficial fungi that can control pests and diseases in agriculture and forestry.

Fungal Species: Auricularia sp.

Slime molds (Myxomycetes) causing a “disease” in crop plants and cultivated mushrooms

Supplementation in mushroom crops and its impact on yield and quality

Verticillium-like Anamorphic Fungi in Sordariomycetes from Southwestern China: Two New Taxa and a New Record