Fungal Species: Hypholoma capnoides

Fungi as source for new bio-based materials: a patent review

Researchers reviewed patents from 2009-2018 on using fungal mycelium to create eco-friendly materials. Instead of petroleum-based plastics, scientists grow fungi on agricultural waste like corn stalks and wood chips, where fungal threads bind the materials together into strong, biodegradable products. These fungal materials are being developed for packaging, car interiors, textiles, and insulation, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.

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Solid-state fermentation of hemp waste: enhancing the performance of Hermetia illucens larvae and altering the composition of hemp secondary metabolites

Researchers tested whether fermenting hemp plant waste with different mushroom types could make it a better food source for black soldier fly larvae, which produce valuable protein for animal feed. They found that different mushroom species had different effects: Ganoderma lucidum significantly increased the amount of larvae produced, while Trichoderma reesei increased beneficial cannabinoid content. Pleurotus ostreatus and Hypsizygus ulmarius removed unwanted cannabinoids from the waste. This approach offers a promising way to turn hemp waste into high-quality insect feed while controlling the levels of bioactive compounds.

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Diversity of fungi attached to birds corresponds to the habitat ecologies of their avian dispersal vectors

Researchers found that birds carry hundreds of different types of fungi on their feathers and feet, with different bird species carrying different fungal communities based on where they live and what they eat. European robins living in deciduous forests and gardens carried different fungi than goldcrests living in conifer forests, suggesting birds pick up fungi from their specific habitats. This study shows that migrating birds may be important for spreading fungi across long distances, potentially including plant diseases and lichens that don’t spread well by wind.

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