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Wild Mushrooms Show Antibacterial and Antifungal Power

Wild Mushrooms Show Antibacterial and Antifungal Power

Split gill mushroom

What they found

Among 10 wild mushrooms, split gill was most antibacterial and Microporus xanthopus inhibited plant-pathogen Fusarium by 78%.

Among 10 wild mushrooms, split gill was most antibacterial and Microporus xanthopus inhibited plant-pathogen Fusarium by 78%.

The number

78% inhibition of Fusarium proliferatum

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Schizophyllum commune, Microporus xanthopus, Fusarium proliferatum, Fusarium oxysporum

Schizophyllum commune, Microporus xanthopus, Fusarium proliferatum, Fusarium oxysporum

Sample size

10 wild mushroom species

10 wild mushroom species

Published in

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Fighting Microbes

Fighting Microbes

Research on 10 wild mushroom species revealed their ability to combat harmful pathogens. Schizophyllum commune demonstrated the best antibacterial activity, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium known for causing skin infections and food poisoning. Microporus xanthopus showed the strongest antifungal activity, with 78% inhibition of Fusarium proliferatum and 71% of Fusarium oxysporum, fungi that cause root rot and wilt diseases in plants.

Research on 10 wild mushroom species revealed their ability to combat harmful pathogens. Schizophyllum commune demonstrated the best antibacterial activity, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium known for causing skin infections and food poisoning. Microporus xanthopus showed the strongest antifungal activity, with 78% inhibition of Fusarium proliferatum and 71% of Fusarium oxysporum, fungi that cause root rot and wilt diseases in plants.

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