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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Isabel Sanchez-Ruiz, Ivan Ayuso-Fernandez, Jorge Rencoret, Andres Manuel Gonzalez-Ramirez, Dolores Linde, Irene Davo-Siguero, Antonio Romero, Ana Gutierrez, Angel T. Martinez, Francisco Javier Ruiz-Duenas
Summary: The enzyme ApeLiP from the fungus Agrocybe pediades, belonging to the order Agaricales, was found to have similar properties to lignin peroxidases (LiPs) from the order Polyporales, showing the ability to oxidize lignin and other substrates with stability across a range of pH conditions.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Changtian Li, Shuai Xu
Summary: China is one of the largest producers and exporters of wild edible fungi, with mushroom cultivation having a significant impact on poverty alleviation and higher earnings compared to rice and corn. The products are mainly exported to countries like Japan, and there is a rapid market development and increased demand. Researchers focus on logical farm design to reduce agricultural investment costs and promote mushroom consumption through smart production and intelligent factories.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Quan Dai, Fa-Lei Zhang, Zheng-Hui Li, Juan He, Tao Feng
Summary: This study identified 23 sesquiterpenoids in the edible mushroom Craterellus ordoratus, including 18 new bergamotane sesquiterpenes and one new victoxinine derivative. Some of the compounds showed inhibitory activity against cell proliferation, particularly against B lymphocyte cells.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Tauseef Ullah, Malka Saba, Mahrukh Farid Syed
Summary: This study introduces a new coprinoid mushroom species, Coprinopsis afrocinerea, from Pakistan, which is reported for the first time in Asia. Through morphological and molecular analysis, the specimens collected in Pakistan were identified as Coprinopsis afrocinerea, matching the type samples from Africa. The known number of Coprinopsis species in Pakistan has increased from seven to eight.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
LiangLiang Qi, Yupeng Ge, Liying LI, Yanchun Qin, Hui Zeng, Ning Lang, Yu LI
Summary: This study describes and illustrates two new subtropical species of the globally distributed genus Hohenbuehelia from Guangxi Province, China. Morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis distinguish these two species from other species within the genus.
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Plant Sciences
Masood Ahamed, Komal Verma, Arun Kumar Dutta, Yash Pal Sharma
Summary: A new species, Lepiota albofloccosa, is reported from India based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses. The combination of both morphological and molecular data confirms the novelty of this species and its classification within Lepiota sect. Lepiota. The species was found in debris under Picea smithiana and shows distinctive characteristics such as a white to milky white pileus, scaly to cottony pileus surface with floccose velar remnants, fusiform to cylindrical basidiospores, and a trichoderm composed of elongated hyphae.
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Chemistry, Applied
Guoqiang Shao, Dan Xu, Zhuojia Xu, Yamei Jin, Fengfeng Wu, Na Yang, Xueming Xu
Summary: This study improved the toughness and hydration properties of mycelium films by treating the surface with glycerol. The hydrogen bonding interactions between glycerol and polysaccharides as well as proteins in mycelium enhanced the mechanical properties of the films.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
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Microbiology
Alonso Cortes-Perez, Laura Guzman-Davalos, Virginia Ramirez-Cruz, Alma Rosa Villalobos-Arambula, Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez, Florencia Ramirez-Guillen
Summary: Mycena section Calodontes is a group of bioluminescent fungi characterized by their unique basidiome colors and the presence of oxalate crystals. Through molecular and morphological analysis, five new bioluminescent species have been identified.
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Microbiology
Meng Zhou, Zhan-Bo Liu, Young Woon Lim, Yoonhee Cho, Rui-Heng Yang, Da-Peng Bao, Chang-Lin Zhao, De-Wei Li, Josef Vlasak, Yu-Cheng Dai
Summary: This study conducted phylogenetic and morphological analyses on samples of Fistulina from East Asia and North America, describing two new species, Fistulina americana and Fistulina orientalis. These species have distinct characteristics and form new lineages phylogenetically.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Bea-Ven Chang, Chiao-Po Yang, Chu-Wen Yang
Summary: The study shows that spent mushroom composts (SMCs) can effectively remove phthalates from the environment and urban wastewater through adsorption and biodegradation processes. Enzyme extracts from four edible mushrooms have been found to degrade phthalates such as benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), and diethyl phthalate (DEP). Metaproteomic analysis using mass spectrometry revealed potential fungus enzymes associated with phthalate degradation in SMCs. These findings suggest that the application of SMCs for phthalate removal could be developed into a green and sustainable mycoremediation-based technology.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Gaoxing Ma, Hengjun Du, Qiuhui Hu, Wenjian Yang, Fei Pei, Hang Xiao
Summary: Studies have shown the potential health benefits of edible mushroom polysaccharides (EMPs) in reducing risks of obesity, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and cancer by modulating gut microbiota. These findings highlight the importance of EMPs in improving health outcomes through gut microbiota regulation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
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Microbiology
Yue Qi, Fei Xu, Zhao-Qian Yang, Jian-Xuan Hou, Ai-Guo Xu, Hong-Bo Guo, Xiao-Dan Yu, Rui-Heng Yang
Summary: During field investigation in northeastern China, six new species within Gerhardtia and Ossicaulis genera were discovered. Through morphological and molecular methods, two new species were confirmed in each genus. This study provides a theoretical basis for these two genera and suggests that the biodiversity resources of northeastern China might be underestimated.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Karin Scholtmeijer, Lambertus A. M. van den Broek, Arnout R. H. Fischer, Arend van Peer
Summary: There is a need for new protein sources to feed the world sustainably, and converting non-food-grade woody side streams into food containing proteins using mushroom forming fungi could be a serious contribution to address the protein challenge. In this Perspective, the challenges toward production, purification, and market introduction of mushroom mycelium based foods are discussed.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Yongsheng Ma, Lingyun Liu, Xiaoyan Zhou, Tian Tian, Shuai Xu, Dan Li, Changtian Li, Yu Li
Summary: This study investigated the composting of spent mushroom substrate produced from mushroom cultivation with different straw additions and using chicken manure. The results showed that the spent mushroom substrate produced by adding 20% straw was more suitable for composting treatment. The findings suggest that incorporating an appropriate amount of straw in mushroom cultivation facilitates subsequent composting of spent mushroom substrate, providing an effective strategy for environmental protection and cost reduction.
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Microbiology
Liping Zhu, Xia Gao, Meihua Zhang, Chunhui Hu, Wujie Yang, Lizhong Guo, Song Yang, Hailong Yu, Hao Yu
Summary: The genome of Oudemansiella raphanipes was sequenced and analyzed, revealing its genetic characteristics, biosynthetic genes for secondary metabolites, and wood degradation ability. The genome resource provides insights for genetic studies and commercial production of high-quality Oudemansiella raphanipes varieties.