Leucocalocybe mongolica

Leucocalocybe mongolica Fungus Enhances Rice Growth by Reshaping Root Metabolism, and Hormone-Associated Pathways

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Researchers discovered that a special fungus called Leucocalocybe mongolica, when added to soil, significantly improves rice plant growth without requiring chemical fertilizers. Plants grown in fungus-treated soil developed more branches (tillers), had longer roots, and contained more chlorophyll, making them greener and healthier. The study revealed that the fungus works by altering soil nutrients and triggering specific genes in rice roots that boost growth-promoting hormones and improve how plants process energy.

Leucocalocybe mongolica inoculation enhances rice growth by reallocating resources from flavonoid defense to development via MYB/bHLH/WRKY networks

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A fungal strain called Leucocalocybe mongolica (LY9) can help rice plants grow bigger and healthier by improving how they use nutrients and sunlight. Interestingly, when plants grow better with this fungus, they produce fewer defensive compounds called flavonoids, but they still maintain some protective molecules. This research shows that the fungus helps plants decide to invest more energy in growth rather than defense, making it a promising natural fertilizer for farming.

Metabarcoding and Metabolome Analyses Reveal Mechanisms of Leymus chinensis Growth Promotion by Fairy Ring of Leucocalocybe mongolica

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This research investigated how fairy rings – circular patterns of mushroom growth in grasslands – can promote plant growth naturally without fertilizers. The study found that these fairy rings change the beneficial microbes living inside plants and alter plant metabolism in ways that enhance growth and stress resistance. This has important real-world implications: • Could reduce chemical fertilizer use in agriculture • Provides a natural way to improve grass growth for livestock grazing • Demonstrates sustainable methods for improving crop yields • Helps understand how fungi and bacteria work together to benefit plants • Could lead to development of new bio-based fertilizers

Fungal Species: Leucocalocybe mongolica