Research Topic: mycelial biomass

Comparative evaluation of free radical scavenging activity and total metabolite profiles among 30 macrofungi species

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This study tested 30 different mushroom species to determine which ones are the best sources of natural antioxidants that can help protect the body from damage caused by harmful free radicals. Researchers grew the mushrooms in laboratory conditions and measured their antioxidant power and beneficial compounds like polyphenols and polysaccharides. Oyster-like mushrooms called Lentinula edodes and Fomitopsis pinicola showed the strongest antioxidant activity, making them promising candidates for use in health supplements and functional foods.

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Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspensions of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones

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Desert truffles are valuable edible fungi that grow in arid regions and have health benefits. This research successfully grew two desert truffle species (Terfezia boudieri and Tirmania nivea) in laboratory conditions using standard culture media. The study found that potato dextrose agar was the best medium for rapid growth, while both media supported good mycelial development. This breakthrough could enable large-scale production of truffle inoculum for reforestation programs in Morocco’s degraded desert areas.

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A trait spectrum linking nitrogen acquisition and carbon use of ectomycorrhizal fungi

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Forest mushroom fungi form partnerships with tree roots to help them get nutrients from soil. This research proposes that these fungi fall into two main types along a spectrum: ‘absorbers’ that quickly build large fungal networks to capture easily available nitrogen, and ‘miners’ that slowly grow elaborate cord systems to break down difficult organic matter and extract nitrogen. The study uses math models to show how different fungal strategies affect both how much carbon the trees provide and how much nitrogen returns to the trees.

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