Expression Profile of Laccase Gene Family in White-Rot Basidiomycete Lentinula edodes under Different Environmental Stresses
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Researchers studied how shiitake mushrooms control 14 different laccase genes in response to environmental changes like temperature, light, and food sources. Laccases are enzymes that help mushrooms break down wood and other tough plant materials. The study found that different genes activate under different conditions, helping the mushroom adapt and develop fruiting bodies efficiently. This research helps improve mushroom cultivation and understanding of how fungi survive in changing environments.