Fungal Species:  Tremella aurantia

The Effect of Pseudomonas putida on the Microbial Community in Casing Soil for the Cultivation of Morchella sextelata

Morel mushrooms are prized edible fungi, but growing them repeatedly in the same soil causes problems because toxic ethylene gas builds up and the soil microbiome becomes unbalanced. Scientists found that a beneficial soil bacterium called Pseudomonas putida can break down the ethylene precursor and improve the soil microbial community, making morels grow better and faster. This natural approach using microbial inoculation offers a practical solution to help farmers overcome these continuous cropping challenges.

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Four Novel Antibacterial Sesquiterpene-α-Amino Acid Quaternary Ammonium Hybrids from the Mycelium of Mushroom Stereum hirsutum

Scientists discovered four new antibacterial compounds from a mushroom called Stereum hirsutum, which is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and food. These compounds are unique hybrid molecules that can effectively kill harmful bacteria. This research validates traditional knowledge about this mushroom’s medicinal properties. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides scientific evidence supporting traditional use of medicinal mushrooms • Could lead to new natural antibacterial treatments for food preservation • May help develop new medicines to fight bacterial infections • Demonstrates the potential of mushrooms as sources of beneficial compounds • Supports the value of preserving traditional knowledge about medicinal fungi

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