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Edible Mushroom Compounds Could Replace Synthetic Pesticides

Edible Mushroom Compounds Could Replace Synthetic Pesticides

What they found

Peptides, phenols and terpenoids from edible mushrooms fight plant pathogens and may replace synthetic pesticides.

Peptides, phenols and terpenoids from edible mushrooms fight plant pathogens and may replace synthetic pesticides.

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Compound

peptides, phenols, terpenoids

peptides, phenols, terpenoids

Published in

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Replacing Pesticides

Replacing Pesticides

Edible mushrooms produce powerful natural compounds, like peptides, phenols, and terpenoids, that can fight plant pathogens while promoting crop health. These bioactive agents show antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, making mushrooms a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. The authors suggest integrating these compounds into sustainable pest management strategies, with added potential for commercial use thanks to their edible status.

Edible mushrooms produce powerful natural compounds, like peptides, phenols, and terpenoids, that can fight plant pathogens while promoting crop health. These bioactive agents show antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, making mushrooms a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. The authors suggest integrating these compounds into sustainable pest management strategies, with added potential for commercial use thanks to their edible status.

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