therapeutic action: antioxidant defense

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

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.

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A Zn2-Cys6 transcription factor, TgZct4, reprograms antioxidant activity in the fungus Trichoderma guizhouense to defend against oxidative stress

This research identifies a special protein called TgZct4 in a beneficial fungus called Trichoderma guizhouense that helps it survive harmful stress from hydrogen peroxide. When the fungus encounters oxidative stress, TgZct4 quickly activates and switches on genes that produce protective enzymes. This discovery helps scientists understand how this fungus can be such an effective biological pest control agent and could lead to improvements in using it as a natural alternative to chemical pesticides.

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