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Purification, Structural Characteristics, Bioactive Properties, and Applications of Naematelia aurantialba Polysaccharides: A Comprehensive Review

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Golden ear (Naematelia aurantialba) is a traditional Chinese fungus that is becoming increasingly popular for its health benefits. This comprehensive review explains how scientists extract and purify the beneficial polysaccharides from golden ear, and what makes them effective against diseases like diabetes and inflammation. The research shows these mushroom polysaccharides could be used in medicines, functional foods, and even cosmetics to improve human health.

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Co-culture of White Rot Fungi Pleurotus ostreatus P5 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B2: A Strategy to Enhance Lipopeptide Production and Suppress of Fusarium Wilt of Cucumber

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This research demonstrates how combining beneficial microorganisms can create more effective natural solutions for controlling plant diseases. The study found that growing two beneficial microbes together produced stronger anti-fungal compounds than growing them separately. This discovery has important real-world applications: • Provides a safer, environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting crops • Helps farmers reduce crop losses from fungal diseases • Contributes to more sustainable agricultural practices • Demonstrates the potential of harnessing natural microbial interactions for plant protection • Could lead to development of more effective biological control products

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The Newly Identified Trichoderma harzianum Partitivirus (ThPV2) Does Not Diminish Spore Production and Biocontrol Activity of Its Host

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This research discovered a new virus that infects a beneficial fungus used in agriculture. Unlike many viruses that harm their hosts, this virus actually helps the fungus produce more spores while maintaining its ability to protect plants from diseases and promote plant growth. This finding is significant for sustainable agriculture. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides new tools for developing better biological alternatives to chemical pesticides • Helps improve crop protection methods that are safer for the environment • Contributes to more sustainable farming practices • Could lead to better plant growth-promoting products for gardens and agriculture • May help reduce reliance on chemical pesticides in food production

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