This research investigated how oyster mushrooms defend themselves against mite attacks. The study revealed sophisticated defense mechanisms that mushrooms use to detect and fight off pest attacks, similar to how plants defend against insects. The findings have several practical implications: • Could lead to improved mushroom cultivation methods with better pest resistance • May help develop natural pest control solutions for agriculture • Provides insights for breeding more resilient mushroom varieties • Could inspire new approaches to food preservation • Demonstrates potential for developing natural pesticides from mushroom compounds