Fungal Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
125(1), P. 1 - 71
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
The
field
of
mycology
has
grown
from
an
underappreciated
subset
botany,
to
a
valuable,
modern
scientific
discipline.
As
this
study
grown,
there
have
been
significant
contributions
science,
technology,
and
industry,
highlighting
the
value
fungi
in
era.
This
paper
looks
at
current
research,
along
with
existing
limitations,
suggests
future
areas
where
scientists
can
focus
their
efforts,
mycology.
We
show
how
become
important
emerging
diseases
medical
discuss
trends
potential
drug
novel
compound
discovery.
explore
phylogenomics,
its
potential,
outcomes
address
question
phylogenomics
be
applied
fungal
ecology.
In
addition,
functional
genomics
studies
are
discussed
importance
unravelling
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
behaviour,
interactions,
adaptations,
paving
way
for
comprehensive
understanding
biology.
look
research
building
materials,
they
used
as
carbon
sinks,
biocircular
economies.
numbers
always
great
interest
often
written
about
estimates
varied
greatly.
Thus,
we
needs
order
obtain
more
reliable
estimates.
aspects
machine
learning
(AI)
it
mycological
research.
Plant
pathogens
affecting
food
production
systems
on
global
scale,
such,
needed
area,
particularly
disease
detection.
latest
data
High
Throughput
Sequencing
if
still
gaining
new
knowledge
same
rate
before.
A
review
nanotechnology
is
provided
addressed.
Arbuscular
Mycorrhizal
Fungi
addressed
acknowledged.
Fungal
databases
becoming
important,
therefore
provide
major
databases.
Edible
medicinal
huge
medicines,
especially
Asia
prospects
discussed.
Lifestyle
changes
(e.g.,
endophytes,
pathogens,
and/or
saprobes)
also
extremely
trend
special
issue
Diversity.
Discover Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: May 19, 2024
Abstract
The
increasing
global
population
and
rapid
urbanization
have
led
to
high
consumer
demand
for
construction
other
raw
materials.
Manufacturing
of
synthetic
material
usually
generate
a
large
amount
waste,
resulting
in
significant
environmental
impact.
Fungi
are
one
the
key
biological
resources
that
can
be
used
develop
wide
range
sustainable
products
including
biodegradable
materials
with
promising
applications,
zero
waste
generation
during
production
process.
Mycelium,
vegetative
part
fungus
shaped
either
into
pure
mycelium
or
composites.
Mycelium
grow
its
network
lignocellulosic
material,
combining
separate
pieces
solid
which
results
Mycelium-Based
Composites
(MBCs).
attributes
MBCs
influenced
by
fungal
species,
growth
substrate,
processing
conditions.
Both
remarkable
advantages
as
versatile
because
they
porous,
elastic,
low-density,
low-cost
eco-friendly
potential
applications
various
industries.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
latest
developments
considering
possibility
using
material-driven
design
(MDD)
approach,
genetic
biochemical
modifications
enhance
properties.
We
therefore
encourage
researchers
science
biotechnology
strengthen
their
collaborative
efforts
address
current
challenges
innovative
field.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 312 - 312
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Seventy-eight
autochthonous
strains
of
Rhizopus
arrhizus
were
isolated
from
rice
wine
starter
samples
across
twenty-nine
regions
in
China
to
evaluate
their
potential
traditional
fermentation.
Strains
assessed
for
enzyme
activity,
antioxidant
properties,
amino
acid
production,
and
volatile
flavour
compounds.
Significant
variation
activities
was
observed,
with
acidic
protease
activity
ranging
280
1023
U/g,
amylase
557
1681
esterase
370
2949
U/g.
W17
W42
exhibited
the
highest
capacities,
a
total
phenolic
content
828
mg/L,
flavonoids
215
μg/L,
an
ABTS
scavenging
rate
96.3%.
They
also
produced
high
levels
glutamic
(up
3083
mg/L),
enhancing
profile.
Histamine
low,
8
205
ensuring
product
safety.
Analysis
compounds
identified
80
substances,
including
16
key
aroma-active
compounds,
contributing
complex
These
results
provide
basis
selecting
R.
optimise
fermentation,
addressing
market
demand
diverse
functional
products.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
72(5), P. 2697 - 2707
Published: Dec. 6, 2023
There
is
a
need
for
transformational
innovation
within
the
existing
food
system
to
achieve
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goal
2
of
ending
hunger
sustainable
agricultural
by
2030.
Mycelium,
vegetative
growth
form
filamentous
fungi,
may
represent
convergence
several
features
crucial
development
products
that
are
nutritious,
desirable,
scalable,
affordable,
and
environmentally
sustainable.
Mycelium
has
gained
interest
as
technology
advances
demonstrate
its
ability
provide
scalable
biomass
production
delivering
good
flavor
quality
protein,
fiber,
essential
micronutrients
urgently
needed
improve
public
health.
We
review
potential
mycelium
an
address
malnutrition
undernutrition,
driven
insecurity
caloric
dense
diets
with
less
than
optimal
macro-
micronutrient
density.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Objective.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
bacterial
biofilm-inhibitory
effect
of
mushroom
extracts.
Methods.
Mushrooms
were
collected
from
Arabuko-Sokoke
and
Kakamega
forests
identified
using
morphological
molecular
approaches.
Auricularia
auricula-judae,
Microporus
xanthopus,
Termitomyces
umkowaani,
Trametes
elegans,
versicolor
extracted
by
chloroform,
70%
ethanol,
hot
water.
Extracts
tested
against
Escherichia
coli,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus
aureus
(ATCC25923).
Data
analyzed
SPSS
ver.
20.0.
Results.
Chloroform,
water
extracts
A.
auricula-judae
(50
μg/mL)
showed
statistically
significant
antibiofilm
activities
P.
E.
S.
(
).
M.
xanthopus
(250
revealed
significantly
each
test
bacterium
id="M2">p≤0.05
All
T.
umkowaani
exhibited
only
id="M3">p≤0.05
Chloroform
extract
elegans
best
activity
(69.75
±
0.01%)
aureus.
indicated
Conclusions.
Being
first
its
kind
be
conducted
in
Kenya,
it
added
a
novel
concept
body
knowledge
already
known
about
medical
biotechnology
research.
It
offers
fresh
understanding
various
varieties
mushrooms
found
their
potential
biological
function
production
drugs,
particularly
those
that
combat
drug
resistance,
perhaps
even
peek
at
bioactive
elements.
Wild
mushrooms,
hidden
gem,
might
help
reopen
pipeline
new
antibiotics
have
been
on
decline.
However,
further
research
is
required
determine
mechanism(s)
action
are
charge
apparent
activity.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 485 - 485
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Aquaculture
is
the
fastest-growing
food
production
sector.
However,
it
faces
significant
challenges,
including
demand
from
a
growing
global
population,
which
estimated
to
reach
10.4
billion
by
year
2100,
disease
outbreaks,
environmental
impacts,
and
overuse
of
antibiotics.
To
address
these
issues,
sustainable
alternatives
such
as
use
microorganisms
(probiotics,
bacteriophages,
genetically
modified
microorganisms)
have
gained
attention.
This
review
examines
effects
on
fish
aquaculture,
focusing
their
potential
improve
growth,
health,
resistance
while
reducing
impacts.
Probiotics,
particularly
lactic
acid
bacteria
yeasts,
been
shown
enhance
immune
responses,
digestive
enzyme
activity,
nutrient
absorption
in
fish.
Bacteriophages
offer
promising
alternative
antibiotics
for
controlling
bacterial
pathogens,
with
studies
demonstrating
efficacy
mortality
rates
infected
Additionally,
(GMMs)
explored
ability
produce
beneficial
compounds,
enzymes
antimicrobial
peptides,
can
health
reduce
need
chemical
treatments.
Despite
potential,
challenges
regulatory
hurdles,
public
acceptance,
risks
must
be
addressed.
highlights
importance
further
research
optimize
aquaculture
underscores
role
promoting
practices.
By
integrating
biological
tools,
industry
move
towards
more
environmentally
friendly
future.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16), P. 2427 - 2427
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
The
resource-intensive
nature
of
the
ruminant
farming
sector,
which
has
been
exacerbated
by
population
growth
and
increasing
pressure
to
reduce
feed
antibiotics
promoters,
sparked
interest
in
looking
for
sustainable
alternative
sources
enhance
production
efficiency.
Edible
filamentous
fungi,
rich
macronutrients
like
proteins,
offer
promise
reducing
reliance
on
conventional
protein
antimicrobials
improve
quality
animal
performance.
inclusion
single-cell
particularly
long
scientific
industrial
interest.
This
review
focuses
potential
application
extensively
studied
Aspergillus
oryzae
its
fermentation
extracts
nutrition.
It
provides
an
overview
ingredients,
supplements,
Additionally,
this
analyzes
re-utilization
organic
residues
A.
cultivation
examines
effects
adding
fungal
ruminal
digestibility
performance,
all
within
a
circular
bioeconomy
framework.
