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Mushrooms-Rich Preparations on Wound Healing: From Nutritional to Medicinal Attributes

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Mushrooms are nutritious foods that contain beneficial compounds like β-glucans and polysaccharides which can help wounds heal faster. These compounds work by activating immune cells and promoting collagen production, which are essential for skin repair. Research shows that mushroom extracts from species like Ganoderma lucidum and Hericium erinaceus can accelerate wound closure in experimental models and may benefit diabetic wound care and burn treatment.

Editorial: Pharmaceutically active micropollutants – how serious is the problem and is there a microbial way out?

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Medicines we take don’t fully disappear—30 to 90% are excreted unchanged and end up in water supplies. These pharmaceutical residues contaminate drinking water and harm aquatic life worldwide. Scientists are discovering that certain fungi and bacteria can break down these drug residues through natural metabolic processes. By harnessing these microbes in treatment systems and improving waste management practices, we could significantly reduce pharmaceutical pollution.

Effect of Culture Media on the Yield and Protein Content of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Kumm Mycelia

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This research optimized how to grow oyster mushroom mycelium in laboratory conditions to produce high-protein food ingredients. The scientists tested different nutrient sources, sugar types, and pH levels to find the best growing conditions. They discovered that adding urea and using amaranth flour as a base nearly doubled the protein content, making oyster mushroom mycelium a promising sustainable alternative to animal proteins.

Genome-Wide SSR Markers Reveal Genetic Diversity and Establish a Core Collection for Commercial Hypsizygus marmoreus Germplasm

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Researchers developed a streamlined genetic database for beech mushrooms (H. marmoreus) by analyzing 57 strains and identifying genetic markers. They selected 24 representative strains that capture all the genetic diversity of the larger collection, making breeding programs more efficient. Each strain received a unique molecular ID code similar to a genetic barcode for easy identification and authentication in commercial breeding and cultivation.

Enhancing Pearl oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) performance by evaluating the influence of potassium humate and wheat straw on yield and biochemical attributes

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This study examined how adding potassium humate (a natural organic compound) to wheat straw substrate affects the growth and quality of oyster mushrooms. Researchers tested seven different amounts of potassium humate over two growing seasons and found that a moderate amount (0.5 g per 500 g straw) produced the best results, increasing both mushroom yield and nutritional value including vitamin C and beneficial sugars. Interestingly, using more potassium humate was not better, showing that balanced application is more effective than maximum supplementation for optimal mushroom production.

The Effect of Supplementing Mushroom Growing Substrates on the Bioactive Compounds, Antimicrobial Activity, and Antioxidant Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus

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This study investigated how adding wheat bran to mushroom growing substrates affects oyster mushroom quality and medicinal properties. The researchers found that wheat bran supplementation increased mushroom yield but slightly decreased antioxidant power, while the mushrooms produced antimicrobial compounds effective against various bacteria and fungi. The mushrooms contained beneficial compounds like vitamin E and phenols, suggesting they could be developed as natural alternatives to synthetic antibiotics.

Production of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) from some waste lignocellulosic materials and FTIR characterization of structural changes

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Researchers successfully grew oyster mushrooms on hazelnut branch waste, a byproduct previously burned or discarded in Turkey. The mushrooms grown on hazelnut branches produced higher yields than traditional wheat straw substrates. Scientists used specialized analysis to show how the fungus breaks down the plant material’s structure. This finding suggests a practical way to recycle agricultural waste while producing nutritious food.

Bioactive Potential of Balkan Fomes fomentarius Strains: Novel Insights into Comparative Mycochemical Composition and Antioxidant, Anti-Acetylcholinesterase, and Antiproliferative Activities

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This study examines three strains of Fomes fomentarius mushroom from the Balkan region, revealing they are rich sources of beneficial compounds including polyamines and phenolic compounds. These extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant properties and potential neuroprotective effects, suggesting they could help prevent diseases related to oxidative stress and aging. The research supports the traditional use of this mushroom in folk medicine and highlights its potential as a natural supplement for health promotion.

Exogenous MnSO4 Improves Productivity of Degenerated Volvariella volvacea by Regulating Antioxidant Activity

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This study shows that adding manganese sulfate to degenerated mushroom strains can restore their ability to grow and produce fruit bodies. The treatment works by improving the mushrooms’ natural defense systems against damaging free radicals and enhancing enzymes that break down the growing medium. Results showed significantly improved growth rates, shorter production times, and even allowed severely damaged strains to produce mushrooms again.

Mycoremediation of Flotation Tailings with Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers investigated whether common button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can help clean up polluted industrial waste from copper mining. They grew mushrooms on compost mixed with contaminated flotation tailings at different concentrations and measured which elements the mushrooms accumulated. The mushrooms successfully absorbed certain metals and elements, suggesting they could be useful for environmental cleanup, though more testing is needed before using them in real industrial applications.

Fungal Species: Pleurotus spp