Abstract Purpose of Review Global concerns about population growth, economic, and
nutritional transitions and health have led to the search for a low-cost protein alternative to …

One of the challenges in modern society is the reduction of meat consumption as well as the
formulation of new meat products, considering health and sustainability aspects. In this …

Macrofungi, mushrooms or higher fungi have been employed for medicinal and food
purposes for decades, nevertheless, also represent, a novel and fruitful source of …

This research was aimed at evaluating the effect of mixing substrates on the growth and
yield of Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). Seven substrates, namely, Trt1 (cotton …

Underutilized palm oil waste (shaft and bunch) and sawdust supplemented with wheat and
rice bran were used to cultivate mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). Substrates were …

The mycelial biomass of basidiomycetes is a promising source of compounds and
represents an alternative for industrial and biotechnological applications. Fungi use light as …

Macrofungi are among the most promising sources of biologically active natural products
with nutritional qualities and therapeutic values. In this work, the nutritional value of nine …

Lentinus crinitus is a wild fungus, which produces mushrooms consumed by some
Amazonian Indians. Besides, it is recognized for its diverse biological activities and …

Lentinus crinitus (L.) Fr.(Basidiomycota: Polyporales) is a wild mushroom with several
biotechnological applications; however, there are few studies on its chemical composition …

The saprophytic basidiomycete Lentinus crinitus (L.) Fr is a Brazilian native fungus with
pantropical occurrence. L. crinitus produces edible fruiting bodies with medicinal, nutritional …