Fungal Species:  Marasmius oreades

Antimicrobial Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Bioactive Compounds from Six Wild Edible Mushrooms of Western Ghats of Karnataka, India

This research examined six wild edible mushrooms from India to determine their potential health benefits and medicinal properties. The study found that four of these mushrooms contain significant levels of beneficial compounds that can fight harmful microorganisms and act as antioxidants. This has important implications for everyday life: • These mushrooms could provide natural alternatives to synthetic antibiotics • They may serve as sources of natural food preservatives • Their antioxidant properties could help prevent cellular damage and aging • The findings support the traditional use of these mushrooms in local cuisine and medicine • This research helps validate the nutritional and medicinal value of wild edible mushrooms

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Atmospheric Fallout Impact on 210Po and 210Pb Content in Wild Growing Mushrooms

This research investigated how radioactive elements from air pollution are absorbed by wild mushrooms. The study revealed that mushrooms growing in open areas can accumulate significant amounts of radioactive materials from air fallout, particularly in their cap skin, while forest mushrooms show different patterns. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps understand environmental contamination patterns through mushroom analysis – Provides insights into food safety regarding wild mushroom consumption – Contributes to environmental monitoring methods – Demonstrates how different environments affect pollutant accumulation in fungi – Aids in assessing human exposure to environmental radioactivity through food chains

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