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Gene Behind Oyster Mushroom Cap Color Identified

Gene Behind Oyster Mushroom Cap Color Identified

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What they found

Researchers identified the pcmfs gene as key to cap color in Pleurotus cornucopiae.

Researchers identified the pcmfs gene as key to cap color in Pleurotus cornucopiae.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – genetic study

Lab – genetic study

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus cornucopiae

Pleurotus cornucopiae

Compound

melanin

melanin

Published in

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Colors of the Oysters

Colors of the Oysters

Researchers identified the pcmfs gene as key to cap color in Pleurotus cornucopiae, likely by influencing melanin transport. This is the first reported gene of its kind in edible fungi, opening possibilities for molecular breeding and new color variants.

Researchers identified the pcmfs gene as key to cap color in Pleurotus cornucopiae, likely by influencing melanin transport. This is the first reported gene of its kind in edible fungi, opening possibilities for molecular breeding and new color variants.

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