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Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
- Studies
- 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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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology
Conversion of agroindustrial residues for high poly(γ-glutamic acid) production by Bacillus subtilis NX-2 via solid-state fermentation.
Poly(γ-glutamic acid) (γ-PGA) production by Bacillus subtilis NX-2 was carried out through solid-state fermentation with dry mushroom residues (DMR) and monosodium glutamate production residues (MGPR; a substitute of glutamate) for the first time..
King Oyster · 2013 · Journal Article · BioMed research international
Composted versus raw olive mill waste as substrates for the production of medicinal mushrooms: an assessment of selected cultivation and quality parameters.
Two-phase olive mill waste (TPOMW, "alperujo") is a highly biotoxic sludge-like effluent of the olive-oil milling process with a huge seasonal production. One of the treatment approaches that has so far received little attention is the use of TPOMW as substrate for the cultivation of edible mushrooms..
King Oyster · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata
Mixed culturing anticle and its fermenting process and use
The invention discloses a King oyster mushroom compound culture, a yeasting process and application. The King oyster mushroom compound culture CGMCC No0928 includes plant lactobacillus plantarum and Candida tannotolerans microzyme and bacteria..
Nameko · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Nutrition and cancer
Cruciferous vegetables, mushrooms, and gastrointestinal cancer risks in a multicenter, hospital-based case-control study in Japan.
We assessed the possible association of gastrointestinal cancers with cruciferous vegetables and mushrooms in a multicenter, hospital-based case-control study in an agricultural area of Japan..
Mesima · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Anticancer research
Anticancer activity of hispidin via reactive oxygen species-mediated apoptosis in colon cancer cells.
Few studies have been performed on the anticancer activity of hispidin, a phenolic compound produced from the medicinal mushroom Phellinus linteus. Herein, we studied hispidin-induced apoptosis, which is associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in colon cancer cells..
Lion's Mane · 2014 · Comparative Study · BioMed research international
Comparative examination of the olive mill wastewater biodegradation process by various wood-rot macrofungi.
Olive mill wastewater (OMW) constitutes a major cause of environmental pollution in olive-oil producing regions. Sixty wood-rot macrofungi assigned in 43 species were evaluated for their efficacy to colonize solidified OMW media at initially established optimal growth temperatures..
Turkey Tail · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioresource technology
Re-inoculation strategies enhance the degradation of emerging pollutants in fungal bioaugmentation of sewage sludge.
The use of Trametes versicolor has been partially successful in the removal of some pharmaceuticals from sewage sludge in laboratory-scale biopile systems. The application of two strategies for the re-inoculation of biomass was assessed during the fungal bioaugmentation of non-sterile sludge (42-d treatment) as an….
Enoki · 2013 · Comparative Study · International immunopharmacology
Biochemical and functional characterization of recombinant fungal immunomodulatory proteins (rFIPs).
In this study, two novel FIPs have been identified and characterized. The first is FIP-nha, identified in the ascomycete Nectria haematococca, and as such, FIP-nha would be the first FIP to be identified outside the order of Basidiomycota.
Turkey Tail · 2013 · Comparative Study · Journal of hazardous materials
Comparative assessment of bioremediation approaches to highly recalcitrant PAH degradation in a real industrial polluted soil.
High recalcitrant characteristics and low bioavailability rates due to aging processes can hinder high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HMW-PAHs) bioremediation in real industrial polluted soils..
Enoki · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
In vitro rapid evolution of fungal immunomodulatory proteins by DNA family shuffling.
Fungal immunomodulatory proteins (FIPs) found in a wide variety of mushrooms hold significant therapeutic potential. Despite much research, the structural determinants for their immunomodulatory functions remain unknown..
Maitake · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Glycobiology
Mannose-specific lectin from the mushroom Hygrophorus russula.
A lectin was purified from the mushroom Hygrophorus russula by affinity chromatography on a Sephadex G-50 column and BioAssist S cation exchange chromatography and designated H. russula lectin (HRL)..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Monothiol glutaredoxin cDNA from Taiwanofungus camphorata: a novel CGFS-type glutaredoxin possessing glutathione reductase activity.
Glutaredoxins (Grxs) play important roles in the redox system via reduced glutathione as a reductant. A TcmonoGrx cDNA (1039 bp, EU158772) encoding a putative monothiol Grx was cloned from Taiwanofungus camphorata (formerly named Antrodia camphorata)..
Wood Ear · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · FEMS microbiology ecology
Patterns of lignin degradation and oxidative enzyme secretion by different wood- and litter-colonizing basidiomycetes and ascomycetes grown on beech-wood.
The degradation of lignocellulose and the secretion of extracellular oxidoreductases were investigated in beech-wood (Fagus sylvatica) microcosms using 11 representative fungi of four different ecophysiological and taxonomic groups causing: (1) classic white rot of wood (e.g..
Maitake · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
Mushroom concentrated liquid and drink containing beta-glucan and preparation method thereof
The invention discloses mushroom concentrated liquid and drink containing beta-glucan, which is liquid type health-care drink prepared by mixing 5-50 percent of concentrated extract liquid of nine mushrooms of birch mushroom, phellinus linteus, ganoderma lucidum, grifola frondosa, hericium erinaceum, shiitake….
Lion's Mane · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese herbal medicine composite capable of curing stomach illness and duodenal ulcer disease
The invention aims to provide a Chinese materia medica preparation for stomach upset, such as Chinese herbal medicine composites, and the like capable of curing a stomach illness and a duodenal ulcer disease..
Maitake · 2009 · Abstract · Molecular & cellular proteomics: MCP
Poster Session A
A.1 Labeling of Peptide Fragmented Mass Spectra in Proteomic Studies B. Gerrits1, C.
Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OF KIN TROUBLE
A cosmetic composition comprising a fermented extract of medicinal stuff is provided to show skin trouble alleviating effect due to anti-inflammatory effect and be safe to skin..
Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
COSMETIC COMPOSITION HAVING ANTIOXIDATION ACTIVITY
A cosmetic composition is provided to be safe to skin, show excellent skin anti-aging and anti-oxidative effects, and maintain the effect excellently. A cosmetic composition having anti-oxidation activity comprises 0.0001-10 wt.% of a fermented extract of at least one medicinal stuff selected from the group consisting….
Mesima · 2008 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Phytotherapy research: PTR
Fermented guava leaf extract inhibits LPS-induced COX-2 and iNOS expression in Mouse macrophage cells by inhibition of transcription factor NF-kappaB.
The goal of this study was to elucidate the antiinflammatory activities of Psidium guajava L. (guava) leaf.
Lion's Mane · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Medicine for treating gastritis and gastrointestinal ulcer
The present invention relates to a medicine for effectively curing the diseases of gastritis and gastric ulcer with obvious therapeutic effect. Said medicine is made up by using (by weight portion) 2-3 portions of swine thymus protein and 5-7 portions of hericium erinaceus polysaccharide extract through a certain….
Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
DRINK-COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ARTICHOKE-EXTRACT
A functional beverage composition containing an artichoke extract is provided to promote liver protection and detoxification, cholesterol and blood sugar-lowering effects, hangover alleviation, urination, antistress function, bile secretion and digestion..
Lion's Mane · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese medicine composition for promoting digestion, strengthening spleen harmonizing stomach and preparing method
The present invention relates to a fungic beverage with health-care and therapeutic action for gastrointestinal digestive tract system of human body. Said fungic beverage is oral liquor prepared by adopting the fungi of hericium erinaceus, chicken drumstick mushroom and ziguangcao, etc..
Chaga · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOOD WITH EXCELLENT EFFECT ON SKIN BEAUTY
Provided is a health-aid food, which has an effect of treating or alleviating atopic dermatitis or various allergic diseases, adult diseases and diseases of digestive organs, is useful as a cancer-preventing agent, and causes no side effects..
Maitake · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Method for preparing tumor mutation-resisting yoghourt with micron ash tree pollen, pine pollen, bee pollen and ganoderma lucidum spore powder
The invention relates to a process for preparing anticancer yoghourt, wherein the yoghourt comprises various conventional soymilk liquids and air flow super fine disintegrated micrometer Grifola frondosa powder, micrometer pine pollen, micrometer bee pollen powder, micrometer lucid ganoderma powder, micrometer lucid….
King Oyster · 1995 · Journal Article · Microbiology (Reading, England)
Molecular systematics of the genus Pleurotus: analysis of restriction polymorphisms in ribosomal DNA.
Part of the nuclear ribosomal DNA unit of Pleurotus cornucopiae, including most of the intergenic sequences, was used as a probe to hybridize with DNA from eleven Pleurotus taxa (29 isolates), digested with nine restriction endonucleases..
Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata
ANTI-HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA COMPOSITION COMPRISING EXTRACTS ISOLATED FROM PLANTS WHICH IMPROVE EXPRESSION OF LXR[alpha], ABCA1, ABCG5 AND ABCG8, AND REDUCE EXPRESSION OF ACAT2
PURPOSE: An anti-hypercholesterolemia composition comprising extracts isolated from plants is provided, which composition improves LXR[alpha] expression to prevent arteriosclerosis, ABCG5 expression to increase cholesterol discharge from the liver and intestines, and ABCA1 expression to induce reverse-transportation….
Zhu Ling · 2004 · Comparative Study · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
An Anti-aldosteronic Diuretic Component (Drain dampness) in Polyporus Sclerotium (猪苓)
Polyporus Sclerotium botanically from the Polyporus umbellatus (PERS.) FRIES, was traditionally used for the purpose of promoting diuresis. The present study investigated the diuretic effect of ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one (ergone) which is a maker component according to the chemical assay for its quality….
Snow Fungus · 2004 · Comparative Study · British poultry science
Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides, as alternatives for an antibiotic, on growth performance of broilers.
(1) This in vivo trial was conducted to study the effects of polysaccharide extracts of two mushrooms, Lentinus edodes (LenE) and Tremella fuciformis (TreE), and a herb, Astragalus membranaceus (AstE) on growth performance, and the weights of organs and the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of broiler chickens..
Snow Fungus · 2004 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Poultry science
Effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharides, as alternatives for an antibiotic, on the cecal microbial ecosystem in broiler chickens.
An in vivo experiment was conducted to study the potential prebiotic effects of mushroom and herb polysaccharide extracts, Lentinus edodes extract (LenE), Tremella fuciformis extract, and Astragalus membranaceus Radix extract, on chicken growth and the cecal microbial ecosystem, as compared with the antibiotic….
Lion's Mane · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata
PRODUCTION OF FERMENTED GINSENG PRODUCT CONTAINING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYSACCHARIDES EXHIBITING GOOD PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND VARIOUS PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPONENTS BY SPRAYING GINSENG SUBSTRATE WITH LIQUID SPAWN OF GINSENG WHICH IS OBTAINED BY CULTURING HIGHER FUNGI IN CULTURE MEDIUM CONTAINING GINSENG EXTRACT
PURPOSE: A method of making a fermented ginseng product by spraying a ginseng substrate with liquid spawn of ginseng which is obtained by culturing higher fungi in a culture medium containing a ginseng extract is provided..
Enoki · 2004 · Patent · journal metadata
PRODUCTION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA-FERMENTED PRODUCT OF MUSHROOM HAVING EFFECT OF INHIBITING LARGE INTESTINAL CANCER-CAUSING INTESTINAL HARMFUL ENZYME AS WELL AS GROWTH OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI AND USE THEREOF
PURPOSE: A method of making the lactic acid bacteria-fermented product by inoculating a mushroom with lactic acid bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L.
Snow Fungus · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Poultry science
In vitro fermentation characteristics of two mushroom species, an herb, and their polysaccharide fractions, using chicken cecal contents as inoculum.
In vitro fermentabilities of two mushrooms (Lentinus edodes--LenS; Tremella fuciformis--TreS), an herb (Astragalus membranaceus--AstS), and their polysaccharide fractions (LenE, TreE, and AstE) were investigated using microflora from chicken ceca. Polysaccharides were extracted using the hot water method..
Enoki · 2003 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Clinical and experimental allergy: journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Oral administration of an edible-mushroom-derived protein inhibits the development of food-allergic reactions in mice.
BACKGROUND: Food allergy is a common disease without effective treatment. Since strict elimination of food allergens may be difficult, strategies for effective intervention are urgently needed..
Enoki · 2001 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Experimental & applied acarology
A method for both mass and individual rearing of fungivorous astigmatid mites (Acari).
Several species of common fungi were assessed as food for fungivorous astigmatid mites. Hypocrea nigricans, Botrytis cinerea and Flammulina velutipes were generally good food sources for most mites examined..
Enoki · 1998 · Comparative Study · Folia microbiologica
Screening of white-rot fungi for their ability to mineralize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil.
Soil samples from an agricultural field contaminated with 10 ppm 14C-benz(a)anthracene in glass tubes were brought into contact with cultures of wood-rotting fungi, precultivated on wheat straw substrate..
Maitake · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
Nutritional Compositions for Reducing Oxidative Damage
A nutritional composition for reducing oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation in humans, while allowing for the oxidative reactions necessary to sustain vital biological functions..
Maitake · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING OXIDATIVE DAMAGE
A nutritional composition for reducing oxidative damage and lipid peroxidation in humans, while allowing for the oxidative reactions necessary to sustain vital biological functions..
Maitake · 2009 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · BMC immunology
The effects of whole mushrooms during inflammation.
BACKGROUND: Consumption of edible mushrooms has been suggested to improve health. A number of isolated mushroom constituents have been shown to modulate immunity.
Shiitake · 2026 · Review · European journal of microbiology & immunology
Therapeutic effects of Lentinan in gastrointestinal inflammation and carcinogenesis - A scoping review of evidence from preclinical and clinical studies.
Lentinan, a β-(1,3)-glucan derived from the mushroom Lentinus edodes, is known for its health-beneficial including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor effects particularly in the gastrointestinal tract, and even regarded as adjuvant in cancer treatment in Asia..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · JAAD case reports
An acute pruritic eruption of the trunk in an older adult.
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in JAAD case reports in 2026. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly: JARQ
Effects of Applying Bagasse-Based Spent Mushroom Substrate on Early Growth of Sugarcane and Reduction of Environmental Impact
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly: JARQ in 2026. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Cordyceps · 2026 · Journal Article · Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition
Exploring the potential targets and molecular mechanisms of cordycepin against gastric cancer based on bioinformatics analysis and network pharmacology
This study aimed to investigate the molecular targets and anti-tumor mechanisms of cordycepin in gastric cancer (GC). Bioinformatics analysis was performed using the GSE65801 dataset to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in GC..
Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Natural product research
Monosaccharide composition, physicochemical characteristics, and prebiotic activity of purified polysaccharides from red Ganoderma mushroom prepared using ultrasonic-assisted extraction.
The objective of this study was to develop a purified Ganoderma polysaccharide for use in prebiotic research. The monosaccharide composition, physicochemical characteristics, and prebiotic activities of the Ganoderma polysaccharides were determined..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Oleoscience
Structural Changes in Mushroom-Derived β-Glucan During Hydrogel Formation
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Oleoscience in 2026. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Japanese Journal of Conservation Ecology
Ten years of monitoring data on the mycoheterotrophic orchid, Erythrorchis altissima, on Okinawa Island, Japan
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Lentinula edodes in Japanese Journal of Conservation Ecology in 2026. MycoData maps the paper to immune support, gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · JOURNAL OF JAPAN SOCIETY FOR HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
A case of endoscope-assisted intraoral resection of a pediatric dermoid cyst of the floor of the mouth
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in JOURNAL OF JAPAN SOCIETY FOR HEAD AND NECK SURGERY in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
King Oyster · 2025 · Journal Article · Species Diversity
A New Species of Caprella (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Caprellidae) Collected from Ehime Prefecture, Western Japan
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pleurotus eryngii in Species Diversity in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · Asterisk: A Journal of Historical English Studies
A Re-evaluation with a Simple Method: The Modernity of The Peterborough Chronicle 1122-1154
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in Asterisk: A Journal of Historical English Studies in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
Snow Fungus · 2025 · Journal Article · Species Diversity
A Taxonomic Revision of the Barbour’s Blue-tailed Skink Plestiodon barbouri (Reptilia: Squamata: Scincidae), With Descriptions of Three New Species
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Tremella fuciformis in Species Diversity in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..
King Oyster · 2025 · Journal Article · Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
An analysis of the retention of public transport usage following fare discount measures using IC card data in the kochi city urban area
Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Pleurotus eryngii in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in 2025. MycoData maps the paper to gut & microbiome based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..