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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
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- 1,947
- Avg relevance
- 53
- Latest
- 2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi
Ganoderma lucidum
- Studies
- 1,830
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
- Studies
- 1,828
- Avg relevance
- 41
- Latest
- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
- Studies
- 1,635
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
- Studies
- 1,576
- Avg relevance
- 59
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
- Studies
- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
- Latest
- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
- Studies
- 1,403
- Avg relevance
- 47
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
- Studies
- 1,278
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
- Studies
- 1,276
- Avg relevance
- 48
- Latest
- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
- Studies
- 1,052
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
- Studies
- 862
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
- Studies
- 738
- Avg relevance
- 65
- Latest
- 2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
- Studies
- 722
- Avg relevance
- 58
- Latest
- 2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
- Studies
- 496
- Avg relevance
- 63
- Latest
- 2026
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
- Studies
- 421
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
- Studies
- 392
- Avg relevance
- 42
- Latest
- 2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
- Studies
- 263
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
- Studies
- 254
- Avg relevance
- 51
- Latest
- 2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
- Studies
- 47
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
Articles
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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Food chemistry
Selenium release kinetics and mechanism from Cordyceps sinensis exopolysaccharide-selenium composite nanoparticles in simulated gastrointestinal conditions.
This work investigated selenium (Se) release kinetics and mechanism from exopolysaccharide-selenium nanoparticles (EPS-SeNPs, Se/EPS = 1/20, 1/1 and 4/3) in simulated gastric (SGF) and intestinal fluids (SIF) using kinetics models of Zero order, First order, Higuchi, Hixson-Crowell and Korsmeyer-Peppas..
Cordyceps · 2020 · Review Article · Animals: an open access journal from MDPI
The Effects of Fungal Feed Additives in Animals: A Review.
As probiotics, fungi enhance animal health and are suitable animal feed additives. In addition to brewing fungi, there are also edible and medicinal fungi.
Mesima · 2019 · Preprint · journal metadata
Dietary Mixed Cereal Grains Ameliorate the Azoxymethane and Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colonic Carcinogenesis in C57BL/6J Mice
The chemopreventive effects of various mixed cereal grain (MCG) samples on azoxymethane (AOM, 10 mg/kg) and dextran sulfate sodium (DSS, 2% w/v)-induced colorectal cancer (CRC) in C57BL/6J mice were studied..
Oyster Mushroom · 2019 · Review · Journal of dietary supplements
Role of Mushroom as Dietary Supplement on Performance of Poultry.
The objective of this review is to summarize the effect of commonly used mushrooms (particularly Pleurotus ostreatus or oyster mushroom, Agaricus bisporus or Button mushroom, Lentimula edodes or shiitake mushroom, and Ganoderma lucidum or reishi mushroom) in poultry diets on performance of broilers and layers..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2012 · Correction · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM
Erratum to “Study of the Anti-Proliferative Activity of 5-Substituted 4,7-Dimethoxy-l,3-Benzodioxole Derivatives of SY-1 from Antrodia camphorata on Human COLO 205 Colon Cancer Cells”
Metadata-grounded summary: This correction indexes research on Antrodia camphorata in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM in 2012. MycoData maps the paper to oncology, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Snow Fungus · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BREAD COMPRISING OF CURCUMA LONGA LINNE, GREEN TEA, GANODERMA LUCIDUM AND TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS
Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in 2010. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Maitake · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE COMPRISING GRIFOLA FRONDOSA EXTRACT
Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Grifola frondosa in 2009. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Snow Fungus · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
EMULSION COMPOSITION CONTAINING TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT
Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in 2008. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Lion's Mane · 2026 · Journal Article · Minerva gastroenterology
A multi-compound dietary supplement to improve the well-being of symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease.
BACKGROUND: Current treatment strategies for symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) remain controversial. Nutraceuticals could be potential adjuvant treatments to reduce symptoms and improve Quality of Life (QoL)..
Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Frontiers in microbiology
Advancing aquafeed: prebiotic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory benefits of innovative ingredients from farming systems.
Aquaculture plays a vital role in meeting the increasing global food demand driven by population growth. Sustainable development in the sector depends on optimizing fish nutrition and reducing antibiotic use, with bioactive ingredients offering a promising means to enhance animal health and productivity..
Lion's Mane · 2026 · Journal Article · Food & function
Effects of different galactans on DSS-induced colitis and the gut microbiota.
Bioactive galactans are widely distributed in nature, with some extensively reported for their potential in modulating the gut microbiota and intestinal inflammation. However, the efficacy of different galactans in ameliorating colitis remains unclear..
Reishi · 2026 · Research Article · Scientific reports
Fungal extracts influence lifespan and immune responses in the Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica, Pollmann 1879).
Various stressors reduce the health of honey bees (Apis mellifera) and colony survival. Therefore, there is an ongoing search for substances that strengthen bee immunity.
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of hazardous materials
Fungal removal of OPFRs from urban wastewater in a rotary drum bioreactor.
Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) removal is usually limited in conventional treatment systems. This study assessed the long-term removal of five OPFRs (TBP, TBEP, TCEP, TCPP and TEP) in wastewater using rotating drum bioreactors (RDBs) inoculated with a white-rot fungi (WRF) consortium (Trametes versicolor,….
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ganoderic Acid A alleviates ulcerative colitis by inhibiting the interleukin17 signaling pathway via targeting retinoic acid-related orphan receptor alpha.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, poses a significant global public health burden, a challenge compounded by the limited availability of effective treatments..
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Ganoderic Acid A Modulates Enteric Neurons and Intestinal Homeostasis in Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Microbiota Sensing.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, is characterized by visceral hypersensitivity and intestinal dysmotility. Ganoderic acid A (GAA), a bioactive triterpenoid from the edible mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, has been reported to exert multiple health-promoting effects; yet, its….
Mesima · 2026 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology
Green mechanical and microbial processing of fungal mycelium for yogurt alternative production.
This study presents a green, integrated strategy for valorizing fungal mycelium from Phellinus linteus (PL) and Cordyceps sinensis (CS) into functional yogurt alternatives..
Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Food chemistry
In-vitro digestion assessment of DIAAR, protein digestibility, and ACE/COX inhibitory activity of solid-state fermented beans.
Adequate protein intake is critical during childhood to support growth, development, and immune function. This in vitro study evaluated the effect of solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus on protein digestibility, amino acid profile, and bioactivity (ACE and COX inhibition) in two local bean varieties..
Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Journal Article · Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins
Integration of Conjugated Linoleic Acid-Producing Probiotic Strains Having Anti-adipogenic Properties with Honey and Oyster Mushrooms for the Formulation of Non-dairy Probiotic Beverage.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been linked to various health benefits, including anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity effects. Obesity, marked by abnormal fat deposition, increases the risk of metabolic disorders such as cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Food Research International
Molecular weight-engineered lentinan fractions as prebiotic modulators: Steering gut microbiota for precision obesity intervention
Lentinus edodes polysaccharides are widely recognized for their potential contributions to human health, in part due to their interactions with the gut microbiota..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
Molecular weight-engineered lentinan fractions as prebiotic modulators: Steering gut microbiota for precision obesity intervention.
Lentinus edodes polysaccharides are widely recognized for their potential contributions to human health, in part due to their interactions with the gut microbiota..
Lion's Mane · 2026 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules
Multiscale interaction of Hericium coralloides polysaccharide with maize starch: Impact on structural properties and digestibility.
Regulating starch digestion to alleviate postprandial hyperglycemia is one of the core challenges in the field of nutrition. Edible mushroom polysaccharides have become highly promising natural starch modifiers due to their dual functions of modulating food structure and potentially inhibiting digestive enzyme….
Zhu Ling · 2026 · Journal Article · Cellular and molecular life sciences: CMLS
Renal fibrosis is induced by hyperactive Wnt/β-catenin pathway via microbial-mediated tryptophan metabolism-driven AhR signaling in rodents and humans.
Renal fibrosis is a common pathological endpoint in progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD). Clinical evidence indicates that a decline in renal function is more closely associated with tubulointerstitial fibrosis (TIF) than with glomerular injury..
Oyster Mushroom · 2026 · Research Article · Aquaculture nutrition
Species- and Level-Dependent Modulation of Growth and Skin and Intestinal Mucosal Microbiota in Rainbow Trout Fed Mushroom Stem Meals.
Mucosal microbiomes play key roles in fish physiology by supporting digestion, nutrient absorption, metabolism, immune modulation, and pathogen defense. This study evaluated the effects of mushroom stem meals from Agaricus bisporus (AB) and Pleurotus ostreatus (PO) as nutritional alternatives to soybean meal (SBM) on….
Turkey Tail · 2026 · Journal Article · Scientific reports
Valorisation of waste OSB into sustainable mycelium-based composites for insulation applications.
The need for the construction industry to reduce its contribution to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions is urgent, with engineered wood products such as oriented strand board (OSB) representing a complex and difficult-to-recycle waste stream..
Mesima · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of medicinal mushrooms
Antioxidant Activity and Total Terpenoid Content of Tropicoporus linteus Cultivar (Agaricomycetes) Cold Water Extract and In Silico Assessment of Potential Neuroprotective Compounds.
Tropicoporus linteus (formerly Phellinus linteus) is a medicinal fungus used in China, Korea and Japan for its therapeutic properties. This study assessed the antioxidant capabilities of cold-water extract (xSHTM) from a T.
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Computational development of mushroom-6-glucan/paclitaxel as a synergistic complementary medicine for breast cancer therapy.
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is chemo-resistant and highly metastatic, often resulting in patient mortality. One of the primary factors contributing to the metastasis and chemotherapy resistance is the presence of cancer stem-like cells..
Lion's Mane · 2025 · Research Article · Food chemistry: X
Effects of adding food ingredients rich in dietary fiber and polyphenols on the microstructure, texture, starch digestibility and functional properties of Chinese steamed bun.
This study incorporated pitaya (dragon fruit), kudzu root, and Hericium erinaceus (DKH) as functional ingredients into Chinese steamed bun (CSB) to investigate their impact on nutritional composition, textural properties, microstructure, starch digestibility, and postprandial glycemic response..
Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · BMC nutrition
Effects of three different dietary β-gulcans supplementation on the microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid production in mice.
BACKGROUND: Dietary β-glucans from diverse sources exhibit varying prebiotic potentials, yet their comparative impacts on gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) production remain underexplored..
Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Microorganisms
Fungal β-Glucans Enhance Lactic Acid Bacteria Growth by Shortening Their Lag Phase and Increasing Growth Rate.
The gut microbiome has a significant role in general health and well-being. Novel types of prebiotics, such as fungal polysaccharides, show potential for the formulation of new synbiotic formulations.
Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · World journal of surgical oncology
Ganoderic acid a potentiates cisplatin's cytotoxicity on gallbladder cancer cells by promoting DNA damage and inhibiting cell stemness.
BACKGROUND: Ganoderma acid A (GAA), a triterpenoid compound from Ganoderma lucidum, has gained attention for its anti-tumor properties. Herein, we hypothesized that GAA may enhance cisplatin's (DDP) anticancer effect in gallbladder cancer (GBC) cells by promoting DNA damage response, particularly through upregulation….
Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · International journal of molecular sciences
Ganoderic Acid Ameliorates Ulcerative Colitis by Improving Intestinal Barrier Function via Gut Microbiota Modulation.
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic and recurrent gastrointestinal disease that affects millions of humans worldwide and imposes a huge social and economic burden. It is necessary to find safe and efficient drugs for preventing and treating UC..
Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition
GGV formula attenuates CCl4-induced hepatic injury in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolites.
BACKGROUND: Liver disease is a global health issue requiring effective therapeutic interventions. Although the individual hepatoprotective properties of glutathione, Ganoderma lucidum extract, and vitamin C are well-documented, their combined effects remain to be elucidated..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of advanced research
Glycosidic linkages of fungus polysaccharides influence the anti-inflammatory activity in mice.
INTRODUCTION: Over decades, the source-function relationships of bioactive polysaccharides have been progressively investigated, however, it is still unclear how a defined structure may conduce to the bioactivities of polysaccharides..
Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Archives of medical science: AMS
Gut microbiota and insomnia: Mendelian randomization and network pharmacology to predict potential intervention with traditional Chinese medicine.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of the study was to identify gut microbiota (GM) with genetic causal effects on insomnia using Mendelian randomization (MR) and predict potential traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) for GM-targeted intervention in insomnia..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in immunology
Gut mycobiota dysbiosis and systemic immune dysfunction in Chinese schizophrenia patients with metabolic syndrome.
While bacterial dysbiosis has been extensively studied in schizophrenia with metabolic syndrome (SZ-MetS), the role of gut mycobiota in this comorbidity remains unclear..
Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · Poultry Science
Harnessing mushrooms for poultry nutrition: Boosting health, immunity, and productivity
Edible mushrooms, the fruiting bodies of fungi, are emerging as promising functional feed additives in poultry nutrition, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic growth promoters..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Veterinary world
In vitro evaluation of ammoniation-fungal fermentation of citronella straw: Impacts on digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and palatability in Indonesian native sheep.
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Citronella straw (Cymbopogon nardus L.), a byproduct of essential oil extraction, is rich in lignin therefore poorly digestible, which limits its use as livestock feed..
Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Digestive diseases and sciences
LeLISA: A New Lectin-Based Immunoassay for Evaluation of Mucinous and Serous Content in Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms.
BACKGROUND: The discrimination of mucinous from serous pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts is an important clinical issue. We aimed to investigate the possibility of using our LeLISA test for distinguishing between different types of pancreatic cysts..
Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Frontiers in immunology
Lentinan enhances CAR-T cell potency in solid tumors by optimizing T cell differentiation.
CAR-T cell therapy has demonstrated remarkable success in treating hematologic malignancies; however, its efficacy in solid tumors remains constrained. In this study, we demonstrate that Lentinan (LTN), an active polysaccharide derived from Lentinula edodes, potently enhances CAR-T cell function against solid tumors..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire
Metagenomics and untargeted metabolomics analyses to unravel the formation mechanism of characteristic metabolites in mung bean sour liquid during different fermentation stages
Mung Bean Sour Liquid (MBSL), a traditional fermented food indigenous to Luoyang, China, acquires its distinctive organic properties and bioactivity through complex microbial metabolic interactions..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Current research in food science
Modified Okara improves Noodle Properties: Effects on digestibility, structure, and functionality.
This study developed a modified okara (the product of co-fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae followed by cellulase treatment), evaluating its effects on noodle quality..
Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Scientific reports
Mushroom stem-based diets elicit region-specific shifts in rainbow trout gut microbiota.
The intestinal microbiota of fish plays a crucial role in host condition and health, exhibiting region-specific functions influenced by dietary components. This study evaluated the effects of mushroom stem meals from Agaricus bisporus (AB), Lentinula edodes (LE), and Pleurotus ostreatus (PO), used as sustainable….
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · Food Research International
Natural polysaccharides mediated “low-molecular-bridging" network in fermented soybean protein gels: Interaction, microstructure, and rheological properties
This study investigated the interactions, microstructure, and rheological properties of Lactobacillus plantarum JYLP-326-fermented protein gels formed by soybean protein isolate (SPI) and three natural polysaccharides: fucoidan (FU), tremella fuciformis polysaccharide (TFP), and lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP)..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
Natural polysaccharides mediated "low-molecular-bridging" network in fermented soybean protein gels: Interaction, microstructure, and rheological properties.
This study investigated the interactions, microstructure, and rheological properties of Lactobacillus plantarum JYLP-326-fermented protein gels formed by soybean protein isolate (SPI) and three natural polysaccharides: fucoidan (FU), tremella fuciformis polysaccharide (TFP), and lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP)..
Turkey Tail · 2025 · Research Article · Nutrients
Neuroprotective Effects of Mushroom Biomass Digestive Fractions and Gut Microbiota Metabolites in Microglial and Caenorhabditis elegans Models of Neurodegeneration.
Background: The accumulation of β-amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and neuroinflammation are key hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) act as major triggers and amplifiers of neuroinflammatory responses, contributing to immune dysregulation and neuronal damage..
Shiitake · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
Possibilities of Using the New Lactiplantibacillus plantarum EK11 Strain as a Starter Culture for the Fermentation of the Fruiting Bodies of Edible Mushrooms.
Three popular cultivated mushroom species (Agaricus bisporus, Lentinula edodes, and Pleurotus ostreatus) were biopreserved through a directed lactic acid fermentation process. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain EK11 obtained from A..
Turkey Tail · 2025 · Journal Article · Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
Potential of lignocellulosic materials (wood and bark) from Ateleia glazioviana and Hovenia dulcis as a natural wood preservative.
The lignocellulosic materials of some plant species are rich in chemical compounds that can serve as a source of natural and environmentally less aggressive biocides for treating wood..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Solid-State Fermentation of Riceberry Rice with Mushroom Mycelium for Enhanced Beta-Glucan Production and Health Applications.
Beta-glucans (β-glucans), polysaccharides found in cereals and fungi, are recognized for their prebiotic and potential anti-cancer activities, particularly in the colorectal area..
Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Pest management science
Suppressiveness of spent mushroom substrate amendment against eggplant Verticillium wilt.
BACKGROUND: Verticillium wilt, caused by Verticillium dahliae, is a devastating soil-borne disease. Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) has shown potential as a soil amendment for controlling soil-borne diseases.
Reishi · 2025 · Journal Article · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Synergistic bio-mechanical pretreatment and fed-batch semi-SSF strategy for enhanced cellulosic ethanol production from ramie straw
The recalcitrant lignocellulosic matrix impedes biorefinery efficiency. This study developed a mechanical-biological pretreatment combined with fed-batch high-solids semi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (S-SSF) strategy for ethanol production from ramie straw..