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Mushroom News Mushroom Hunters Find Rare, Endangered Species in North Carolina Forest Researchers from the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently discovered a rare, and possibly endangered, mushroom species in a North Carolina forest. The species, Gomphidius maculatus, is believed to be the first rare mushroom species discovered in the state in more than 50 years. The mushroom was discovered in a protected area of the Nantahala National Forest in the far western corner of the state. The researchers believe the species may be endangered due to the small size of its population and its limited geographical range. The species was found near decaying wood and is believed to be associated with coniferous trees. The discovery of this rare species highlights the importance of protecting natural areas and the need to monitor and survey fungi populations in order to preserve biodiversity. Article The Magic of Mushrooms: How Fungi are Transforming Our World Mushrooms have long been a source of fascination and mystery, but in recent years, the scientific community has begun to uncover the true power of these mysterious organisms. Fungi are playing an increasingly important role in the development of new treatments for a wide range of
Are Road Trip Mushroom Gummies the future of wellness travel or another case of greenwashing? Dive deep into their health claims, environmental impact, legality, and ingredient transparency in this full editorial analysis.
Hi everyone. We are joining, The Cat On My Head’s Sunday Selfie Blog Hop. First, we have Rudy showing off the rare catnip mushroom he foraged. Trouble is feeling better after having the cold that has been giving everyone the sneezes. And Dusty, wants you all to see her boo boo eye. All the other
Read the full story from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and 125 million tons of livestock manure produced annually. Traditional composting often fails due to low lignocellulose degradation efficiency and the persistence of pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes…
marian galicia/Shutterstock by Adam Frew, Western Sydney University If you’re walking outdoors, chances are something remarkable is happening under your feet. Vast fungal networks are silently working to keep ecosystems alive. These fungi aren’t what you might picture. They are not mushrooms, or brightly coloured growths on tree trunks. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi look like…
Read the full story at Trellis. Material made from the “roots” of mushrooms mimic the feel and durability of leather. Startups such as MycoWorks, Hydefy and Ecovative have each raised nine figures. Sustainability advocates are pushing mainstream apparel giants to provide even more support for biodegradable options.