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Fungal Species: Ganoderma lucidum

Physiological Changes and Gene Responses During Ganoderma lucidum Growth with Selenium Supplementation

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This research investigated how adding selenium to the growing medium of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) affects its growth and genetic activity. The study found that selenium enrichment can improve the mushroom’s growth and increase its beneficial compounds. The findings have important implications for developing more nutritious mushroom products. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a way to produce selenium-enriched mushrooms that could help address selenium deficiency in diets • Demonstrates how to optimize mushroom cultivation for better yields and nutrition • Opens possibilities for developing enhanced functional foods and supplements • Shows potential for creating more nutritious and medicinally valuable mushroom products • Helps understand how to safely enrich foods with beneficial minerals

Autotoxicity of Endogenous Organic Acid Stress in Two Ganoderma Lucidum Cultivars

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This research investigated why the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum cannot produce good quality mushrooms in second harvests from the same growing material. Scientists discovered that the mushroom releases organic acids during its growth that make its environment too acidic for healthy second growth. This self-poisoning effect helps explain why farmers must use new growing materials for each crop. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps mushroom farmers understand why they need fresh growing materials for each crop • Could lead to more efficient and sustainable mushroom cultivation methods • May reduce cultivation costs and waste in medicinal mushroom production • Provides insights that could improve the availability and affordability of this medicinal mushroom • Could contribute to developing methods for multiple harvests from the same growing material

Mushroom Quality Related with Various Substrates’ Bioaccumulation and Translocation of Heavy Metals

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This research examines how mushrooms can absorb heavy metals from contaminated growing materials and potentially transfer these toxic substances into the food chain. The study is important for both mushroom growers and consumers because it highlights food safety concerns related to mushroom cultivation. Impacts on everyday life: – Highlights the importance of knowing the source and growing conditions of mushrooms we consume – Raises awareness about potential health risks from contaminated mushrooms in our diet – Emphasizes the need for better agricultural waste management practices – Demonstrates how environmental pollution can affect our food safety – Shows the importance of proper substrate selection for home mushroom cultivation

Hepatoprotective Activity of Ethanol Extract of Rice Solid-State Fermentation of Ganoderma tsugae Against CCl4-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice

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This research demonstrates how a medicinal mushroom called Ganoderma tsugae can be grown on rice to produce compounds that protect the liver from damage. The scientists developed an efficient method to grow the mushroom and extract beneficial substances that help reduce liver inflammation and oxidative stress. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a potential natural supplement option for supporting liver health • Demonstrates a sustainable way to produce medicinal compounds from mushrooms • Offers new insights into preventing and treating liver diseases using natural products • Could lead to development of functional foods with liver-protective properties • Shows promise for more efficient production of traditional Asian medicines

Growth Characteristics of Polyporales Mushrooms for Mycelial Mat Formation

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This research explores using mushroom mycelia as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel-based materials. Scientists identified a specific mushroom strain (Ganoderma lucidum LBS5496GL) that produces strong, dense mycelial mats suitable for creating sustainable materials. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to new eco-friendly packaging materials • May help reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based products • Potential for creating sustainable furniture and building materials • Offers a way to utilize agricultural waste products • Could contribute to reducing environmental pollution from synthetic materials

Changes of Active Substances in Ganoderma lucidum During Different Growth Periods and Analysis of Their Molecular Mechanism

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This research examined how the beneficial compounds in Ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) change during different growth stages. The study found that different active ingredients peak at different times during the mushroom’s development, which is crucial information for maximizing its medicinal benefits. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps determine the best time to harvest reishi mushrooms for specific health benefits • Improves the quality and effectiveness of reishi mushroom supplements and products • Contributes to more efficient cultivation practices, potentially making medicinal mushroom products more accessible and affordable • Enables better standardization of reishi mushroom products for consistent therapeutic effects • Provides scientific basis for traditional medicinal uses of reishi mushrooms

Effect of Common Foods as Supplements for the Mycelium Growth of Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus on Solid Substrates

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This research explored how adding common food supplements like barley can improve the growth of fungal materials that could replace plastics and other environmentally harmful materials. The scientists found that adding ground barley significantly enhanced fungal growth, offering a simple way to produce sustainable materials from waste. Impacts on everyday life: – Enables production of eco-friendly packaging and building materials from agricultural waste – Provides a way to reduce food waste by using it to create useful materials – Makes it easier for local manufacturers to produce sustainable alternatives to plastics – Supports development of circular economies in communities – Demonstrates how common foods can improve production of biodegradable materials

Mycelium-Based Composite: The Future Sustainable Biomaterial

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This research explores how mushroom roots (mycelium) can be used to create sustainable materials for construction and packaging. These natural materials offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastics and building materials. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides cheaper and more sustainable packaging options for consumer products – Offers eco-friendly building materials that can reduce construction costs by up to 80% – Helps reduce waste by using agricultural byproducts as raw materials – Creates fully biodegradable products that won’t pollute the environment – Could significantly reduce carbon emissions in construction and manufacturing industries

Growth and Mechanical Characterization of Mycelium-Based Composites Towards Future Bioremediation and Food Production in the Material Manufacturing Cycle

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This research explores how mushroom-based materials could revolutionize sustainable construction while helping clean up environmental pollution. Scientists grew two types of mushrooms on agricultural waste to create building materials, testing different ways to process them for optimal strength and durability. The study shows how we might create eco-friendly building materials that serve multiple purposes. Impacts on everyday life: – Could lead to more sustainable and biodegradable building materials – Offers a way to reduce construction waste and agricultural byproducts – Demonstrates potential for cleaning up contaminated sites while producing useful materials – Shows possibility of growing both building materials and edible mushrooms simultaneously – Could help reduce carbon emissions from construction industry

A Review of Ganoderma Lucidum Polysaccharide: Preparations, Structures, Physicochemical Properties and Application

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This research reviews Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP), important compounds found in medicinal mushrooms that have significant health benefits. The study examines how these compounds are extracted, their structure, and their various applications in health and medicine. Impacts on everyday life: • GLPs can be used in natural supplements and medicines to help fight cancer and boost immune system function • Understanding GLP structure and properties helps develop better quality control for medicinal mushroom products • The research supports development of more effective and affordable mushroom-based health products • This knowledge helps consumers make informed decisions about mushroom supplements • The findings contribute to developing new therapeutic applications for common health conditions