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Tricholoma ustale, a poisonous member of the Tricholomataceae family, causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. In Japan, 86 cases (affecting a total of 347 patients) of poisoning with Tricholoma ustale have been reported between 1989 and 2010..

Gut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2020 · Journal Article · Food & function

Wheat-derived arabinoxylans reduced M2-macrophage functional activity, but enhanced monocyte-recruitment capacity.

The immunomodulatory properties of non-digestible polysaccharides (NDPs) have been recognized in in vitro and in vivo studies. The latter mostly demonstrated altered frequencies and inflammatory status of immune cells as clinical parameters..

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Shiitake · 2019 · Journal Article · Food & function

Lentinan administration relieves gut barrier dysfunction induced by rotavirus in a weaned piglet model.

Rotavirus (RV) is a pathogen that induces severe diarrhea in infants and young animals. Shiitake mushroom is a traditional food, which can improve physiological function, including gut health.

OncologyGut & microbiomeRespiratory

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Nameko · 2016 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

In vitro fermentation and prebiotic potential of selected extracts from seaweeds and mushrooms

Extracts with prebiotic activity or bioactive compounds from natural sources such as seaweeds or mushrooms, combining a broad spectrum of biological properties, may offer great potential for their use as functional ingredients enabling intestinal microbiota modulation..

Gut & microbiome

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Wood Ear · 2014 · Comparative Study · International journal of food sciences and nutrition

In vitro hypoglycemic effects of hot water extract from Auricularia polytricha (wood ear mushroom).

Viscous dietary fibers were shown to alleviate postprandial blood glucose. Auricularia polytricha (wood ear mushroom, WEM) contains rich amount fibers and water extract WEM was highly viscous.

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2023 · Journal Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Chronic supplementation of a multi-ingredient herbal supplement increases speed of cognitive task performance alongside changes in the urinary metabolism of dopamine and the gut microbiome in cognitively intact older adults experiencing subjective memory decline: a randomized, placebo controlled, parallel groups investigation.

BACKGROUND: The effects of herbs on brain function are often investigated in isolation, yet herbal preparations are often complex combinations of phytochemicals, designed to target widespread mechanisms..

Cognition & nervesEnergy & fatigueGut & microbiomeRespiratory

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Journal of food and drug analysis

Cordycepin inhibits ERK pathway to suppress FGF9-induced tumorigenesis with MA-10 mouse Leydig tumor cells.

Fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF9) is a member of FGF family, and abnormal expression of FGF9 can promote tumorigenesis. Cordycepin, a major bioactive component in fungus Cordyceps sinensis, could suppress various tumors..

OncologyGut & microbiome

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Archives of microbiology

Development of novel rapid-growing and delicious Pleurotus djamor strains through hybridization.

The development of fast-growing/short cropping period oyster mushroom (Pleurotus species) having good taste is one of the important needs of mushroom growers. Pleurotus djamor strain woody1, collected recently from the dead wood, has a short cropping period of 30 days but a moderately acceptable taste..

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Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · International breastfeeding journal

Does the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's Clinical Protocol #36 'The Mastitis Spectrum' promote overtreatment and risk worsened outcomes for breastfeeding families? Commentary.

BACKGROUND: In 2022 the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) published Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, which aims to update clinical approaches to management of benign lactation-related breast inflammation..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Pest management science

Dual role of endophytic entomopathogenic fungi: induce plant growth and control tomato leafminer Phthorimaea absoluta.

BACKGROUND: Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are multifunctional microorganisms acting not only as biopesticides against insect pests but also as endophytes which regulate plant growth. The tomato leafminer, Phthorimaea absoluta (Tuta absoluta) is a devastating invasive pest of tomatoes worldwide..

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Life (Basel, Switzerland)

Effect of Different Feeds on the Fungi Microbiome of Suffolk Crossed with Tibetan Sheep.

The gut microbiome plays an important role in the metabolism, nutrient absorption and immunocompetency of animals. The dynamics of the microbiota can be influenced by modulatory factors that involve nutrition, environment, health, diseases, etc..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Journal Article · Frontiers in pharmacology

Harder, better, faster, stronger? Retrospective chart review of adverse events of interactions between adaptogens and antidepressant drugs.

Aim: We aimed to systematically evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of adverse events associated with the adaptogens and antidepressant drug interactions in a retrospective chart review. Methodology: A total of 1,816 reports of adverse events were evaluated..

Cognition & nervesMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Almond Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · Environmental science & technology

Simple Management Changes Drastically Reduce Pig House Methane Emission in Combined Experimental and Modeling Study.

Reducing methane from livestock slurry is one of the quickest ways to counteract global warming. A straightforward strategy is to reduce slurry retention time inside pig houses by frequent transfer to outside storages, where temperature and therefore microbial activity are lower..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · World J Microbiol Biotechnol

Study of growth-improving and sporophore-inducing endobacteria isolated from Pleurotus pulmonarius

Several Pleurotus species (oyster mushrooms) are commercially cultivated in India owing to the favorable tropical agro-climatic conditions. However, there are only a few studies on the microbiome of mushrooms, especially oyster mushrooms..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Journal Article · World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Study of growth-improving and sporophore-inducing endobacteria isolated from Pleurotus pulmonarius.

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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · Oncology letters

Cordycepin inhibits the proliferation and progression of NPC by targeting the MAPK/ERK and β-catenin pathways.

Cordycepin is an extract from the Cordyceps genus of ascomycete fungi. In the present study, the anticancer potential of cordycepin against nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and the potential underlying mechanisms, were investigated..

OncologyGut & microbiomeSkin & hydration

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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · Frontiers in immunology

Dietary supplementation with Tolypocladium sinense mycelium prevents dyslipidemia inflammation in high fat diet mice by modulation of gut microbiota in mice.

Obesity is a risk factor for many serious health problems, associated with inflammation, hyperlipidemia, and gut dysbiosis. Prevention of obesity is especially important for human health..

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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · International journal of molecular sciences

Extraction, Characterization, and Platelet Inhibitory Effects of Two Polysaccharides from the Cs-4 Fungus.

Cardiovascular diseases are associated with platelet hyperactivity, and downregulating platelet activation is one of the promising antithrombotic strategies. This study newly extracted two polysaccharides (purified exopolysaccharides, EPSp and purified intercellular exopolysaccharides, IPSp) from Cordyceps sinensis….

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · Microorganisms

Fungicolous Fungi on Pseudosclerotial Plates and Apothecia of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus and Their Biocontrol Potential.

In the present work, research tasks were carried out in the search for fungi with potential biocontrol possibilities in relation to the ash dieback pathogen, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. In the years 2012-2021, dead petioles of F.

Gut & microbiome

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Oyster Mushroom · 2022 · Journal Article · Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

In Vitro Hepatoprotective and Human Gut Microbiota Modulation of Polysaccharide-Peptides in Pleurotus citrinopileatus.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus, a golden oyster mushroom, is popular in Asia and has pharmacological functions. However, the effects of polysaccharide-peptides extracted from Pleurotus citrinopileatus and underlying mechanism on digestive systme have not yet been clarified..

Immune supportMetabolic healthGut & microbiomeLiver support

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Cordyceps · 2022 · Journal Article · Microorganisms

Laboratory Risk Assessment of Three Entomopathogenic Fungi Used for Pest Control toward Social Bee Pollinators.

The use of fungal-based biopesticides to reduce pest damage and protect crop quality is often considered a low-risk control strategy. Nevertheless, risk assessment of mycopesticides is still needed since pests and beneficial insects, such as pollinators, co-exist in the same agroecosystem where mass use of this….

Gut & microbiome

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Phylogenomics and Comparative Genomics Highlight Specific Genetic Features in Ganoderma Species.

The Ganoderma species in Polyporales are ecologically and economically relevant wood decayers used in traditional medicine, but their genomic traits are still poorly documented..

Gut & microbiome

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Insects

Abundance of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Leaf Litter and Soil Layers in Forested Habitats in Poland.

This study aims to determine the species composition and density of colony-forming units (CFU) of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) in leaf litter at different depths of the top layer of forest soils depending on the type of forest (coniferous, deciduous and mixed forest), and the date of sampling (spring, autumn)..

Gut & microbiome

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Fungal biology

Fungi associated with galleries of the emerald ash borer.

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic forest pest that has killed millions of ash trees in the United States and Canada, resulting in an ecological disaster and billions of dollars in economic losses of urban landscape and forest trees..

Gut & microbiomeSkin & hydration

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

In Vitro Effects of Leaf Extracts from Brassica rapa on the Growth of Two Entomopathogenic Fungi.

This study aimed to determine the inhibitive or stimulatory effects of leaf extracts from two Brassica rapa subspecies on the hyphal growth of two well-known entomopathogenic fungi, Cordyceps fumosorosea and Beauveria bassiana..

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · Pest management science

Isolation, fermentation, and formulation of entomopathogenic fungi virulent against adults of Diaphorina citri.

BACKGROUND: Mycopesticides are important for integrated management of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri. However, there are few reports on the fermentation and formulation for mycopesticides with high virulence against D.

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Modification and enhanced anti-inflammatory activity by Bifidobacterial fermentation of an exopolysaccharide from a medicinal fungus Cs-HK1.

The exopolysaccharide (EPS) from the mycelial fermentation of a medicinal fungus Cordyceps sinensis Cs-HK1 had shown significant anti-inflammatory activity previously, and EPS-LM was a highly active fraction with a relatively low molecular weight (MW) isolated from the Cs-HK1 EPS..

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King Oyster · 2019 · Abstract · Journal of animal science

PSXII-25 Characterization and evaluation of the in vitro dry matter digestibility of corn stover spent used to produce edible fungi

Abstract Corn stover (CS) is an agricultural byproduct available in many countries for animal feed. However, due to its high lignin (L) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content it has a low digestibility..

Gut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2019 · Abstract · Journal of animal science

PSXIV-14 Evaluation of 21 fungal strains as pretreatment of corn stover: chemical composition and in vitro digestibility

Abstract Agricultural by-products such as corn stover (CS) are abundantly available in many countries; however, its high content of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and lignin (L) and low protein content, causes low digestibility and nutrient availability for ruminants..

Gut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2015 · Journal Article · Animal feed science and technology

Fungal treatment of lignocellulosic biomass: Importance of fungal species, colonization and time on chemical composition and in vitro rumen degradability

The aim of this study is to evaluate fungal treatments to improve in vitro rumen degradability of lignocellulosic biomass. In this study four selective lignin degrading fungi, Ganoderma lucidum, Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus eryngii and Pleurotus ostreatus, were used to pre-treat lignocellulosic biomass and to make the….

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2014 · Journal Article · Bio-medical materials and engineering

Study on the construction of recombined plasmid pMG36e-lacc1 and the electroporation of Lactobacillus buchneri.

With a goal of obtaining the engineering probiotics that can produce both lactic acid and laccase, Pleurotus eryngii was selected as the test material. First, the laccase gene (Lacc1) was cloned by using RT-PCR (the length of which is 1596 bp), and then, the gene was ligated to the food-grade vector pMG36e from….

Gut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2012 · Research Article · Mycobiology

Characterization of Species of Cladobotryum which Cause Cobweb Disease in Edible Mushrooms Grown in Korea.

Four Cladobotryum isolates were collected from four different commercially grown mushroom types infected with cobweb disease in Cheongdo-gun and Chilgok-gun of Gyeongbuk Province, Korea in 2010. The isolates were identified as C.

Gut & microbiome

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King Oyster · 2012 · Journal Article · International journal of food science & technology

Testing edible mushrooms to inhibit the pancreatic lipase activity by an in vitro digestion model

One of the strategies in prevention or treatment of obesity is altering metabolism of lipids by inhibition of dietary fat absorption. The extracts obtained with methanol, water and methanol:water (1:1) from 21 mushroom species were screened as potential sources of pancreatic lipase (PL) inhibitors using a standardised….

Gut & microbiome

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Maitake · 2008 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Inhibitory effect of MD-Fraction on tumor metastasis: involvement of NK cell activation and suppression of intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 expression in lung vascular endothelial cells.

The anti-metastatic activity of MD-Fraction extracted from the maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) was examined in an experimental murine model of lung metastasis..

OncologyImmune supportGut & microbiomeRespiratory

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Microbiology spectrum

A Laccase Gene Reporting System That Enables Genetic Manipulations in a Brown Rot Wood Decomposer Fungus Gloeophyllum trabeum.

Brown rot fungi are primary decomposers of wood and litter in northern forests. Relative to other microbes, these fungi have evolved distinct mechanisms that rapidly depolymerize and metabolize cellulose and hemicellulose without digesting the more recalcitrant lignin..

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Turkey Tail · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of microbiological methods

A layered solid-state culture system for investigating the fungal growth and decay behaviour on the cellulosic substrate.

Mycelium-based materials have attracted growing interest, facilitating their development for various new applications. Finding for suitable fungal species and strains enables further technical breakthroughs in their development and quality control..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Letter · Chemosphere

Comment on "Worldwide basket survey of multielemental composition of white button mushroom Agaricus bisporus": The credibility of the concentration data reported for REE are questioned - are they reliable enough to be included in the database on nutrients in mushrooms?

The focus of this comment is on the Lanthanides (La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu) which, together with Sc and Y are also called the rare earth elements (REE). Individual REE have similar chemical properties and can be treated as a group..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

In vitro ruminal degradability of wheat straw cultivated with white-rot fungi adapted to mushroom farming conditions.

Biological treatment of cereal straw for ruminant nutrition purposes might present an environmentally friendly option of valorizing a widely available by-product of grain production for farming systems with low external input..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports

Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection.

Mycelium bound composites are promising materials for a diverse range of applications including wearables and building elements. Their functionality surpasses some of the capabilities of traditionally passive materials, such as synthetic fibres, reconstituted cellulose fibres and natural fibres..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2023 · Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

The hypothermic nature of fungi.

Fungi play essential roles in global health, ecology, and economy, but their thermal biology is relatively unexplored. Mushrooms, the fruiting body of mycelium, were previously noticed to be colder than surrounding air through evaporative cooling..

Gut & microbiome

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Yellow Morel · 2021 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of hazardous materials

Graphene environmental biodegradation: Wood degrading and saprotrophic fungi oxidize few-layer graphene.

The environmental biodegradability profile of graphene related materials (GRMs) is important to know in order to predict whether these materials will accumulate in soil or will be transformed by primary decomposers..

Gut & microbiome

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Zhu Ling · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

Chinese medicine for curing uremia

The invention discloses a Chinese medicine used for curing uremia, which is invented for solving the defect that treatment effect of the prior art has a great toxic and side effects..

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Shiitake · 2020 · Review · Phytomedicine: international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Intrathoracic infusion therapy with Lentinan and chemical irritants for malignant pleural effusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 65 randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND: Aderivative of Shiitake mushrooms, Lentinan is used to control malignant pleural effusion (MPE) through intrathoracic infusion. PURPOSE: To determine the clinical response, survival and safety of Lentinan plus chemical irritants, and the optimal combinations with chemical irritants, indication, threshold….

OncologyGut & microbiome

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Turkey Tail · 2019 · Preprint · journal metadata

Mechanical, physical and chemical characterisation of mycelium-based composites with different types of lignocellulosic substrates

The current physical goods economy produces materials by extracting finite valuable resources without taking their end of the life and environmental impact into account. Modernity leaves us with devasted landscapes of depleted resources, waste landfill, queries, oil platforms..

Energy & fatigueGut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2019 · Review · Toxicon: official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

Mushroom poisoning: A proposed new clinical classification.

Mushroom poisoning is a significant and increasing form of toxin-induced-disease. Existing classifications of mushroom poisoning do not include more recently described new syndromes of mushroom poisoning and this can impede the diagnostic process..

OncologyCognition & nervesMetabolic healthGut & microbiome

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Shiitake · 2019 · Case Reports · The American surgeon

Small Bowel Obstruction with a Mass Due to an Impacted Shiitake Mushroom: Specific CT Images.

Metadata-grounded summary: This case reports indexes research on Lentinula edodes in The American surgeon in 2019. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · BUNSEKI KAGAKU

A Comparison of Dried Shiitake Mushroom in Log Cultivation and Mycelial Cultivation from Different Geographical Origins Using Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Analysis

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in BUNSEKI KAGAKU in 2015. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Mushroom Science and Biotechnology

Development of a method for rapid strain-typing of a shiitake cultivar, Kinko 115, by high-resolution melting (HRM) analysis

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Mushroom Science and Biotechnology in 2015. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Meeting of the Mycological Society of Japan

Development of DNA markers associated to fruiting-season in shiitake log cultivation

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Meeting of the Mycological Society of Japan in 2015. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Microbial Resources and Systematics

Genetic resource and breeding in shiitake mushroom

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Microbial Resources and Systematics in 2015. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

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