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한국버섯학회지 KCI 등재 Journal of Mushrooms (J. Mushrooms)

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제23권 제4호 (2025년 12월) 18

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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Human space exploration increasingly relies on sustainable, self-regenerating biological systems to address challenges such as radiation protection, habitat materials, life-support stability, and food production. In recent years, mushrooms and filamentous fungi have emerged as promising biological platforms because of their metabolic versatility, structural robustness, and adaptability to extreme environmental conditions. This review aims to consolidate the current knowledge on fungal and mycelium-based technologies pertinent to space missions and assess their potential for application in Lunar and Martian habitats. It also emphasizes recent advancements in fungal radiation shielding, mycelium-based construction materials, bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS), waste recycling, and nutrient-rich food production. The field of fungal synthetic biology has seen significant advancements, particularly in the engineering of melanin pathways, development of self-healing mycelial materials, and integration of bioelectronic functionalities, all of which contribute to pioneering “living material” concepts. Insights from spaceflight and microgravity simulation studies were integrated to evaluate the technological readiness of these innovations and identify persisting challenges. Thus, mycelium-based systems present a versatile and scalable approach for future spacehabitat development. However, challenges remain, including regulating growth in microgravity, ensuring mechanical reliability, maintaining biosafety, and achieving long-term radiation resistance. Consequently, targeted research integrating space biology experiments, genetic engineering, and advanced biomanufacturing is recommended to facilitate the adoption of fungal technologies for sustainable, long-term missions.
4,500원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Edible mushrooms are recognized as a rich source of diverse metabolites, including polysaccharides, amino acid derivatives, terpenoids, polyphenols, sterols, and flavonoids. These compounds have been extensively reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anticancer, and metabolic regulatory activities, thereby underscoring their scientific and industrial significance in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. However, conventional extraction methods, which are simple and cost-effective, have limitations in large-scale processes, including long processing times, excessive use of solvents, low yields, and degradation of heat-sensitive compounds, which limit scalability. Therefore, eco-friendly extraction methodologies have emerged as sustainable alternatives. Advanced extraction strategies using food-grade solvents, such as deep eutectic solvents, in conjunction with ultrasound or microwave assistance, enable selective recovery of metabolites under mild conditions, enhancing yield and minimizing the environmental impact. In this review recent progress in advanced extraction methodologies, with respect to efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability, are critically assessed. The industrial implications, including case studies of advanced extraction methodologies applied to secondary metabolites, and the potential of edible mushrooms as renewable bioresources or the development of nextgeneration functional foods and natural therapeutics, are also discussed.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study investigated the breeding status and agronomic characteristics of Pleurotus eryngii based on academic literature and cultivars registered with the Korean Seed and Variety Services. P. eryngii was first introduced to Korea in 1995, which led to the distribution of 'Keunneutari 1-ho' and 'Keunneutari 2-ho' through initial selection breeding by the Gyeongnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services and the Rural Development Administration (RDA). Subsequently, 20 P. eryngii cultivars and 2 interspecific hybrid cultivars were developed and registered through crossbreeding or genetic engineering techniques. The registered cultivars, from the earliest 'Saesongi 1-ho' to the latest 'Daol' (RDA), exhibit improved traits such as high yield, high quality, early maturity, low pin deformity, extended shelf life, superior cap morphology, and high functionality, which were developed to meet evolving agricultural and commercial demands. Detailed agronomic characteristics are vital for commercial cultivation and for defining parental lines in future breeding programs, highlighting their importance as fundamental breeding information.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
In this study, articles of North and South Korea journals published in were examined for their research trends, focusing on Pine mushroom science. In North Korea, a total of 51 papers were selected for final analysis, and the number of authors per paper was 2.23. In Korea, 124 papers were finally selected, and the number of authors per paper was 3.53. In North Korea, Nam Geol published nine articles, the largest number of academic papers in the field of pine mushroom research, and in South Korea, Ka Gang-Hyun published 20 articles, the largest number of academic papers. The number of papers on pine mushrooms published in 10 North Korean academic journals from 2001 to 2023 is increasing every year, with one in 2001, two in 2002, three in 2007, three in 2013, three in 2018, four in 2020, eight in 2021, and six in 2022, especially after 2020. From 1980 to 2024, Korea increased sharply in 1997 to two in 1980, two in 1991, seven in 2003, 12 in 2006, five in 2011, one in 2022, and seven in 2024, but the number of papers has decreased since 2012. This study is considered to be meaningful in reviewing the research status and technology level in North and South Korea through academic journals for the first time in the field of Pine mushroom science.
4,200원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Macrofungi remain underexplored in various regions of the world. Because macrofungi play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems, it is essential to investigate their biodiversity in such regions. In this study, we aimed to comprehensively investigate the macrofungal diversity of Taebaeksan National Park, South Korea. We sampled macrofungi from the park in 2023 and conducted detailed morphological observations and molecular analyses of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of ribosomal DNA. Our analysis revealed six previously unknown species: Cortinarius iliopodius, Cotylidia fibrae, Fulvoderma australe, Lyophyllum infumatum, Russula velenovskyi, and Strobilomyces cingulatus. Herein, we provide detailed morphological descriptions, high-resolution photographs, and molecular phylogenetic analyses to support the taxonomic placement and identification of these taxa. Our findings enable a more comprehensive understanding of macrofungal biodiversity in this region.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
The medicinal fungus Cordyceps militaris is recognized for producing cordycepin, a bioactive nucleoside with anticancer, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant properties. However, conventional culture media often entail high production costs and limited sustainability, prompting the search for alternative nutrient sources. This study evaluated onion, green onion, and garlic peel extracts—agricultural by-products rich in flavonoids, phenolics, and sulfur-containing antioxidants—as sustainable substrates for enhancing mycelial biomass and cordycepin biosynthesis in C. militaris. Liquid cultures supplemented with peel extracts (1–5%) were assessed for growth, cordycepin production (HPLC), and antioxidant activity (DPPH assay). Onion peel extract (OPE) showed the strongest growth-promoting effect, yielding 8.2 g/L of biomass at 5% and achieving a 19% increase in cordycepin concentration at 3% compared with the control. Antioxidant activity strongly correlated with cordycepin accumulation (R = 0.96, p < 0.001), indicating that secondary metabolite production contributed significantly to radicalscavenging capacity. Response surface methodology using a Box–Behnken design revealed that extract concentration, pH, and incubation period significantly influenced cordycepin production (p < 0.05), with the quadratic model showing excellent fit (R² = 0.9924). Optimal conditions were identified as 3% extract concentration, pH 6.0, and 12 days of incubation, under which cordycepin reached 0.995 mg/L, substantially higher than the control (0.693 mg/L). These findings demonstrate that agricultural by-product extracts, particularly onion peel, can serve as effective and economical substrates for enhancing cordycepin biosynthesis while supporting sustainable bioprocessing strategies in C. militaris cultivation.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Cordycepin is the principal bioactive compound produced by Cordyceps militaris and exhibits diverse pharmacological properties. However, cordycepin production is highly sensitive to cultivation conditions, leading to substantially variable production amounts and challenges in process optimization. An interpretable machine learning framework was established in this study to predict the cordycepin produced by C. militaris cultivated on Pinus densiflora sawdust. Three key cultivation parameters—input weight, growth weight, and particle size—were quantified using submerged mycelial culture. The cordycepin content was measured via high-performance liquid chromatography. Four predictive models (random forest, support vector machine, XGBoost, and artificial neural network) were optimized through a randomized hyperparameter search and evaluated using internal validation and Tropsha’s external quantitative structure-activity relationship criteria. The validation accuracy of XGBoost was the highest (root mean square error = 42.67 μg/mL), whereas the external performance of random forest was the most reliable (R² = 0.898). Shapley additive explanations revealed that input weight most strongly influenced cordycepin production, followed by growth weight and particle size, with distinct nonlinear and interaction-driven effects among the cultivation variables. Kernel density and dependence analyses confirmed the occurrence of multimodal production regimes associated with the substrate loading and particle size characteristics. Finally, the best-performing model was deployed through a streamlit-based graphical user interface, enabling the real-time prediction of cordycepin concentration with a 95% confidence interval. The results collectively demonstrate the utility of interpretable AI-driven modeling for unveiling complex biological responses, providing a practical decision-support tool for optimizing cordycepin production in fungal biotechnologies.
4,800원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study presents the results of a comprehensive investigation of the macrofungal diversity in South Korea conducted between 2022 and 2025. Our approach has integrated detailed morphological observations with molecular analyses of large subunit (LSU) sequences. In the present study, we have identified four species, Retiboletus fuscus, R. sinensis, R. sinogriseus, and R. zhangfeii —that were previously unrecorded in South Korea. These findings significantly enhance the current understanding of fungal biodiversity within this region and also provide essential foundational data for advancing local and international mycological research.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Alternative substrate materials for mushroom cultivation must be developed due to the unstable supply of the currently used substrates. Threonine acts as a nitrogen source in the substrate used for cultivating mushrooms. Threonine influences food flavor and participates in lipid metabolism and protein synthesis as well as energy metabolism through the tricarboxylic acid cycle. In this study, mushroom cultivation substrate was supplemented with threonine to evaluate the effects of threonine on the growth characteristics of and secondary metabolites produced by Pleurotus ostreatus. Threonine supplementation induced substantial changes in the parameters indicating the quality of fruiting bodies. These findings provide a basis for further research on supplementing substrates with amino acids for cultivating mushrooms.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
In this study, the development of a new white beech mushroom (Hypsizygus marmoreus) cultivar, ‘Baekmaru24’, is described, and its growth characteristics and field adaptability are evaluated. ‘Baekmaru24’ was bred from the parent strains, KMCC05528 and KMCC05529, through controlled crossing and multi-stage line selection, resulting in the final elite line, ‘HWD-22-116’. Mycelial growth tests demonstrated that the cultivar had superior growth under low temperatures (10–15 °C) and on YM medium, with optimal growth at 20–25 °C. In indoor bottle cultivation, the per-bottle yield was 146 g per 850 mL, which was 8% higher than that of the control cultivar (135 g). The fruiting bodies had stipes with a mean of 70.5 mm, which is approximately 10 mm longer than that of the control, and they had highly uniform clusters, enhancing marketability. Field trials at two farms confirmed a significant increase in yield of approximately 11 % over existing commercial cultivars, together with a generally superior morphology, including larger caps, longer stipes, and greater tissue firmness. Somatic incompatibility testing revealed a distinct demarcation zone between ‘Baekmaru24’ and its parent strains, indicating that it is a genetically independent cultivar. Overall, these results demonstrate that ‘Baekmaru24’ has stable growth, high productivity, and favorable fruiting-body characteristics under both controlled and farm conditions, supporting its potential as a high-quality commercial mushroom cultivar.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study aimed to identify and evaluate potential alternative substrate materials for the cultivation of Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushrooms) to address the growing instability in the supply of oak sawdust. A selection of locally abundant resources, including citrus branches, buckwheat hulls, Cryptomeria japonica sawdust, Miscanthus, and Sasa quelpaertensis, was evaluated as potential substitutes for oak sawdust. The results indicated that Miscanthus is rich in iron and manganese, which are essential cofactors for lignocellulose-degrading enzymes, such as cellulases, laccases, and peroxidases. In vitro mycelial growth assays (column tests) indicated that Miscanthus facilitated the most rapid growth among the alternative substrates for the shiitake strains ‘Chamaram’, ‘L808, ’ and ‘Haleumang’.’ For the strains 'Sanjo 701' and 'Nongjingo’, both oak sawdust and Miscanthus demonstrated comparable mycelial growth rates. Further cultivation tests with the strain ‘L808’ revealed that Miscanthus, whether used independently or in combination with oak sawdust, resulted in cultivation periods, primordia formation, and yield characteristics comparable to those achieved with the oak sawdust medium. These findings suggest that Miscanthus has significant potential as an alternative substrate for shiitake cultivation. However, as the study employed small, laboratory-scale blocks weighing approximately 300 g, while farm-scale blocks typically weigh 1.3–1.5 kg, fruiting was limited to a first flush harvest. Consequently, additional validation using farm-scale blocks is necessary to assess their practical applicability.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
This study was conducted to investigate the potential use of Cordyceps militaris spent mushroom substrate as a natural antimicrobial agent. The fruiting body and spent mushroom substrate of C. militaris were extracted into 80% ethanol, and the antimicrobial activity was compared. Both extracts (1 mg/disc) exhibited clear antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the agar diffusion assay. The MIC values of the fruiting body and spent substrate extracts against P. aeruginosa were determined to be 0.4 mg/ml and 0.6 mg/ml, respectively, indicating a bacteriostatic action. The inhibitory effects of the C. militarisspent mushroom substrate extract on biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa were determined by biofilm biomass staining and qRT-PCR analysis. The biofilm biomass and cell growth of P. aeruginosa in the cultures treated with 0.2–2.0 mg/ml of extracts were significantly decreasedin a concentration-dependent manner. The qRT-PCR analysis showed that the lasI and lasR gene expression associated to quorum sensing (QS) in the cultures treated with 0.2–2.0 mg/ml of extracts were suppressed in a concentration-dependent manner. Based on the above results, it can be concluded that extracts from C. militaris spent mushroom substrate can be used as an antimicrobial agent derived from natural materials, as demonstrated by the bacteriostatic action and inhibition of biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
In this study, flavored oils were developed using oak mushroom (Lentinula edodes), with olive, avocado, soybean, and sunflower oils as the carrier oils. Changes in oxidative stability, color, aroma, and taste resulting from infusion with oak mushroom powder were then comparatively evaluated. Across all four oils, the samples infused with oak mushroom powder did not exhibit significant differences in primary and secondary oxidation levels compared with those of the controls; however, in terms of color, browning decreased in olive oil but tended to increase in avocado, soybean, and sunflower oils. Based on the analysis of aromatic characteristics, major sulfur compounds derived from oak mushroom formed in refined soybean and sunflower oils, whereas olive and avocado oils did not exhibit distinct effects. In terms of taste characteristics, umami increased after oak mushroom powder infusion across all oils, and the enhancement of umami was particularly significant in olive and avocado oils. These results indicate that the aromatic and taste characteristics of oak mushroom-flavored oils exhibit different patterns depending on the type of vegetable oil used.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Tricholoma matsutake, one of the most favorable ectomycorrhizal mushrooms, forms a symbiotic relationship with its host, Pinus densiflora. In this study, co-cultivation of T. matsutake mycelium with bacteria from fairy rings was conducted to explore artificial cultivation. Among the isolates tested, strain B22_9_B28 promoted mycelial growth across five T. matsutake isolates: KMCC05631 from Yangyang-gun (124.23%), KMCC05632 and KMCC05633 from Yeongdeok-gun (127.68% and 156.61%, respectively), and KMCC05634 from Yeongdong-gun (153.31%), and KMCC05644 from Bonghwa-gun (171.59%). 16S rRNA sequence analysis suggested that B22_9_B28 may represent a novel species of Paenibacillus. These results highlight the potential of a new Paenibacillus species with pan-regional growth-promoting effects on T. matsutake mycelium, offering a promising avenue for the artificial cultivation of this valuable mushroom.
3,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
The growing global demand for Agaricus bisporus has focused on automated harvesting systems, prompting the adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance precision and efficiency. This study aimed to prove the possibility of automated analysis for mushroom phenotypic traits including pileus diameter and color parameters (L*, a*, b*) by using AI model, YOLOv11-seg. Mushroom images were obtained in custom-designed imaging chamber and image training was processed using YOLOv11-seg. By achieving an mAP50 of 0.96, model demonstrated high detection and segmentation performance with stable predictive behavior. To evaluate biological validity, predicted phenotypic traits were compared with mechanically measured values. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis showed that the correlation coefficient for chromaticity was above 0.69, while the correlation coefficient for shoulder diameter was very low at 0.03. Linear regression analysis showed correlations above 0.69 for all phenotypic traits, indicating that the model analysis reflected the actual measurement variation well. Mean absolute error (MAE) analysis showed less than 10% error of 1.32, 2.43, 0.55, and 0.90 in pileus diameter, L*, a*, and b*, respectively, resulting in significant model accuracy. Based on these results, YOLO-based estimation of pileus area was processed to prove the model’s capacity to extract phenotypic traits beyond the limits of traditional analysis. These results indicate that AI models including YOLOv11 show the possibility of the automated growth monitoring for the next-generation smart cultivation systems.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Recently, mycelium-based composites are attracting attention as eco-friendly materials to replace fossil fuel-based plastics and Styrofoam. Various cellulose-based substrates are used as culture substrates for various mycelium materials. This study was conducted to evaluate the possibility of using various agricultural by-products as mycelium material substrates that can replace the main material, oak sawdust. The growth of mycelia was confirmed by inoculating the culture substrate with Irpex lacqueratus (KMCC02967) with four types of agricultural by-products (peach branch hemp stem, perilla stem, and pepper stem). As a result, compared to the oak sawdust substrate, when not only the agricultural by-products substrate itself but also nutritional sources such as rice and wheat bran were added, the effect of promoting mycelia growth was confirmed. The results of this study clearly show the potential of agricultural by-products to shorten the growth period of mycelia by replacing existing oak sawdust and reduce production costs through this. Based on these research results, it is suggested that agricultural by-products can be used as high value-added industrial materials and further suggests that they are sustainable alternatives that can contribute to carbon reduction and building a resource circulation economy.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Due to the implementation of the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) scheme, the verification of the microbiological safety of imported agricultural by-products used as mushroom substrates is now concerning. However, basic data on pathogenic fungi remain scarce. In this study, we examined fungal contamination levels (CFU/g) in the agricultural by-products imported in 2017 from Egypt, Germany, India, and Ukraine. Fungal loads ranged from 1.0 × 102 - 6.6 × 104 CFU/g. A total of 25 species across 10 genera were identified, including 21 species from Ascomycota, 3 species from Basidiomycota, and 1 species from Mucoromycota. Some of these species have been known to produce mycotoxins and exhibit pathogenicity toward humans or animals. The results of this study suggest that the fungal contamination in imported agricultural by-products is a critical factor to be considered in mushroom cultivation.
4,000원
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2025.12 구독 인증기관 무료, 개인회원 유료
Exosome-like Particles (ELPs) derived from natural products have already attained great interest in drug delivery and therapeutic applications. Among these, mushroom-derived exosome-like particles (MELPs) remain an unexplored group with immense biomedical potential. Since the medicinal and edible mushrooms are rich in bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, proteins, and phenolic acids, there is a great chance that their ELPs also carry these compounds during their biogenesis. Hence, MELPs with these beneficial compounds, exhibiting favorable conditions such as nano-size, stability, and cellular uptake properties, should be considered a novel potential natural nano-carrier. Here, we detail the current understanding of MELPs in terms of their biological functions, physicochemical characteristics, molecular cargo, and isolation methods. We also highlight their potential applications in cancer therapy, immune modulation, inflammation, and microbiome regulation. Moreover, we outline the challenges and future directions for standardizing the isolation protocol to yield large-scale production and elucidate the mechanistic pathways. As MELP’s research advances, it may emerge as the next generation of nano-carriers in natural therapeutics and green nanomedicine.
4,000원