This research developed a new method for collecting mushroom spores using static electricity, similar to how a balloon rubbed on hair attracts small pieces of paper. The technique allows scientists to collect clean samples of spores from wild mushrooms without the usual contamination from bacteria and other microorganisms. This has important implications for both research and practical applications. Impacts on everyday life: – Improved methods for mushroom cultivation and breeding – Better quality control for edible and medicinal mushroom production – More efficient ways to study beneficial and harmful fungi – Potential applications in controlling fungal growth in buildings and food storage – Enhanced understanding of how fungal spores spread in nature