This study was conducted to evaluate the potential of using domestic agricultural by-products—pruned branches of apple and pear trees, soybean stems, and spent cocopeat substrate—as alternative substrates for the cultivation of Flammulina velutipes. Chemical analysis showed that Substrate 1 (apple branches replacing corncob) and Substrate 2 (pear branches replacing corncob) had total carbon (42.6%) and total nitrogen (1.5%) contents most comparable to those of the Control. Mycelial growth in all mixed substrates exceeded that of the control. Fruiting body yield was higher in Substrate 2 (273.4 g/1,100mL) and Substrate 1 (238.0 g) compared with the Control (231.5 g). Fruiting body quality in Substrates 1 and 2 was equivalent to that of the control. These results indicate that woody by-products such as apple and pear pruned branches can serve as effective replacements corncob in F. velutipes cultivation.

This study reports the development of a new pure white Flammulina velutipes variety, ‘Seoldan’. The breeding process involved a primary cross between a brown strain (KMCC02267) collected by the Rural Development Administration and a white cultivar ‘Baekwoon’ (KMCC05472). From this cross, a white line ‘Fv-23-553’ was selected and subsequently crossed with a superior pure white resource (KMCC05474), resulting in the novel cultivar Seoldan. Mycelial growth tests showed that both varieties grew best at 25°C; however, Seoldan exhibited faster mycelial growth than the control variety under four temperature conditions except at 20°C. In media tests, Seoldan also demonstrated superior growth on three media types, with the exception of YM medium. In sawdust bottle cultivation, The time from scratching to the first fruiting was 2 days shorter in Seoldan than in the control variety, contributing to an overall reduction in cultivation time. The most distinct morphological trait of Seoldan is its pure white cap color. The average yield was 218.8 ± 10.6 g per bottle, comparable to that of the control. Morphologically, Seoldan produced smaller pileus and thinner stipes than the control. Furthermore, somatic incompatibility tests confirmed that Seoldan is genetically distinct from the control variety. These results indicate that Seoldan is a promising pure white variety with stable productivity, improved cultivation efficiency, and clear genetic differentiation from existing varieties.

식용버섯은 1-3일의 제한된 유효 섭취기간을 가진 가장 부패하기 쉬운 재료 중 하나로서 바실러스 세레우스(Bacillus cereus), 장(관)출혈성 대장균(enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli), 리스테리아 모노사이토제넨스(Listeria monocytogenes) 및 황색포도상구균(Staphylococcus aureus) 등의 병원성 세 균에 오염될 수 있으며, 특히 팽이버섯은 포장 및 소비 전 에 추가적인 세척이나 가공 단계를 거치지 않기 때문에 이를 그대로 섭취 시 소비자의 식품안전에 문제를 미칠 수 있다. 무엇보다 팽이버섯은 소비자들이 자연스럽고 영 양가 있는 식단을 선호하는 이유로 종종 날 것으로, 즉 샐 러드와 샌드위치 등의 형태로 섭취된다는 점에 유의할 필 요가 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 팽이버섯(Flammulina velutipes)에 접종한 병원성 대장균 O157:H7(pathogenic Escherichia coli O157:H7) 및 리스테리아 모노사이토제넨 스를 제어하기 위하여 초음파(ultrasound, US)와 유기산 (organic acids, OAAs) 및/또는 식물성 에센셜(essential) 오 일의 병행 처리에 따른 저감 효과를 조사하고자 수행되었다. 팽이버섯에 105-6 CFU/g의 수준에 상응하는 각 병원성 세균을 접종하고 다양한 농도의 유기산, 최소저해농도 (minimal inhibitory concentrations, MICs)의 티몰(thymol) 및/또는 20 kHz 초음파를 상온에서 15분 동안 개별적으 로 또는 병행하여 처리하였다. 그 결과로써, 상온에서 15 분 동안 3% 유기산, 2×MIC 티몰 또는 20 kHz 초음파를 개별적으로 처리한 후 병원성 대장균 O157:H7과 리스테 리아 모노사이토제넨스의 균 밀도가 약 1.7 로그 이하로 감소한 반면, 3% 젖산과 2×MIC 티몰의 혼합액에 20 kHz 초음파를 상온에서 15분간 병행처리한 경우 팽이버섯에 접종한 병원성 대장균 O157:H7과 리스테리아 모노사이토 제넨스의 균 밀도가 대략 3.0 로그 이상으로 감소함에 따 라 additive 효과가 관찰되었다. 특히 3% 젖산(lactic acid, LA)+2×MIC 티몰+20 kHz 초음파의 병행처리를 하기 전∙ 후에 팽이버섯의 색상 변화에 유의미한(P<0.05) 차이가 관 찰되지 않았다. 결론적으로 팽이버섯에 접종한 병원성 대장균 O157:H7 및 리스테리아 모노사이토제넨스의 제어에 단일 처리로서 3% 젖산이 가장 효과적이었던 반면, 초음파의 단일 처리 로서는 이러한 병원성 세균에 대한 저감 효과를 관찰할 수 없었다. 특히 유기산(즉 젖산) 및 초음파를 단일 처리 하였을 때보다 젖산과 티몰의 혼합액(mixture)에 20 kHz 초음파를 동시에 병행 처리하였을 때 유의적으로(P<0.05) 가장 높은 저감 효과를 관찰할 수 있었다. 이에 따라 초 음파는 유기산과 티몰의 혼합용액이 병원성 대장균 O157:H7 의 세포에 더 수월하게 접근을 가능케 하여 결국 세포막 파괴를 수반하는 것으로 확인되었다.

This study evaluated the quality characteristics of Flammulina velutipesduring storage using modified atmosphere films of different thicknesses (20, 40, and 60 μm). The films included high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). F. velutipeswere stored at 1°C for six weeks, and quality was assessed based on weight loss, respiration rate, firmness, color parameters, β-glucan content, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant activities (2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azino-bis [3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid] radical scavenging activities). All HDPE and LDPE films were more effective than the conventional film (polypropylene) at maintaining mushroom quality, particularly in the later stages of storage. In particular, LDPE films with thicknesses of 20 and 40 μm showed superior performance at reducing respiration rates and weight loss, while mushrooms packaged with these films retained higher TPC and antioxidant activities. The β-glucan content also remained more stable in mushrooms stored using HDPE and LDPE films. Although we did not evaluate changes in sensory properties or nutritional components, such as vitamins, our results suggest that the type and thickness of packaging films significantly influence the preservation of the quality of F. velutipesduring storage. Additionally, LDPE films with thicknesses of 20 and 40 μm were found to be the most suitable packaging materials for the distribution and storage of F. velutipes. Furthermore, these findings are expected to provide valuable insights into the selection of optimal packaging materials to extend the shelf life and maintain freshness during the postharvest handlingof F. velutipes.

Flammulina velutipesis highly valued and widely consumed because of its nutritional and functional benefits, and its global demand is steadily increasing. However, rapid quality deterioration and short shelf life create an urgent need for effective preservation and advanced quality assessment of Flammulina velutipes. The aim of this review was to identify methods that reduce postharvest quality loss, extend shelf life, and optimize storage and distribution practices for Flammulina velutipes. Chemical treatments (including antioxidants, 1-methylcyclopropene, and edible coatings), low-temperature plasma, and innovative nanocomposite-based packaging have been effective in maintaining Flammulina velutipesquality after harvest. Nevertheless, further discussions on the economic feasibility, safety, and sustainability of these technologies are essential for their practical and industrial applications in Flammulina velutipespreservation.

Flammulina velutipesis a popular edible mushroom in South Korea, accounting for approximately 30% of the total mushroom export in the country. Despite its significant position in the domestic mushroom industry, approximately 65% of the cultivated F. velutipes are foreign varieties. To secure variety rights and enhance competitiveness in the export market, there is a need to develop domestic varieties with stable production and excellent shelf life. We focused on breeding a new variety called 'Baekwoon' through mon–mon crossing, using 'Baekseung' and an international collection strain (KMCC02260) as parents. Baekwoon exhibited faster mycelial growth rates at 15 °C and 25 °C and higher mycelial growth across four tested media compared to that of the control variety. Under bottle cultivation, Baekwoon had a mycelial cultivation period that was shorter by approximately 2 days compared to that of the control. The yield of Baekwoon was 228.0±10.9 g, 8.3% more than that of the control. Furthermore, Baekwoon displayed distinct morphological features characterized by a larger pileus and thicker stipe compared to that of the control variety. Genetic tests confirmed that Baekwoon is genetically different from both parental strains and the control variety. It is expected that the newly developed F. velutipes variety, Baekwoon, will be evaluated for its adaptation in different regions and actively promoted in the field, ultimately increasing the market share of domestic varieties.

The consumption of enoki mushrooms has been associated with cases of listeriosis produced by Listeria monocytogenes, highlighting the significance of sanitizing food-contact surface, such as the velcro used in welding processing of enoki mushrooms, to ensure microbial safety. We investigated the inhibitory activity of nine chemical disinfectants at regular concentrations against L. monocytogenes isolated from a mushroom farm environment. The bacterial suspension was prepared in phosphate buffered saline and mushroom extract broth and inoculated onto the velcro surface. After inoculation, most disinfectants reduced the initial 8 log CFU/coupon concentration by less than 2 log CFU/coupon during a 5-min treatment. Slightly acidic hypochlorous water showed a reduction of approximately 4 log CFU/coupon when tested for more than 30 min at the maximum allowable concentration of 200 mg/L. Sodium hypochlorite solution showed a reduction of approximately 5 log CFU/coupon when used at 100 mg/L for 60 min. Peracetic acid, at the maximum allowable concentration of 300 mg/L, showed the most effective reduction of 5 log CFU/coupon or more when the surface was treated with 37.5 mg/L for 30 min. These results indicate that peracetic acid can be used as the disinfectant strategy to control cross-contamination of L. monocytogenes on the velcro surface of plastic wrappers used in the welding processing of enoki mushrooms.

This study was conducted to develop a renewable and sustainable bio-material to replace polystyrene (EPS) in fungal-mycelium-based composite using agricultural by-products. Four mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum, Fomitella fraxinea, Phellinus linteus, and Schizophyllum commune) were cultured in an oak sawdust plus rice bran substrate to select the mushroom with the best growth. The mycelia of G. lucidum showed the best growth. To investigate the optimal mixing ratio with spent mushroom substrate (SM) and oak sawdust (OS), samples were prepared by mixing SM and OS at ratios of 50%:50%, 60%:40%, and 80%:20% (w/w). Each substrate was then inoculated with G. lucidum. G. lucidum showed the best mycelial growth of 140.0 mm in the substrate with SM and OS mixed at a 60%:40% ratio. It was also found that the substrate with SM and OS mixed at a 60%:40% ratio had the best handling properties. The compressive strength of mycelial materials inoculated with G. lucidum was in the range of 300–302 kgf mm-1, and the materials were four times stronger than polystyrene materials. These results indicate that substrates comprising spent mushroom substrate mixed with oak sawdust can be successfully upcycled to mycelium-based composite materials using G. lucidum. This represents a sustainable approach.

A new brown variety of Flammulina velutipes, referred to as ‘Asakgold,’ was bred by crossing two monokaryons isolated from the “Geumhyang2ho” and “Garlmoe” varieties. The pileus color of the new variety is light brown and its shape is hemispherical. During bottle cultivation, the period necessary for mycelial growth was 40 days, 9 days for primordia formation and 15 days for fruiting body growth. The total cultivation period was 64 days, which was similar to that of the control variety “Yeoreumhyang1ho.” The pileus of the new variety was similar and the stipe was thinner and longer than that of the control. The number of valid stipes per bottle was 495, which was 37 % higher than that of the control (362), and the yield was 214 g, 16 % higher than that of the control (185 g). The -glucan content was 28.69 %, which was observed to be 1.6 times more than that of the control.

A new dark brown variety of Flammulina velutipes, referred to as ‘Asakchoco’, was bred by crossing two monokaryons isolated from the ‘Yeoreumhyang2ho’ and ‘Guemhyang2ho’ varieties. The pileus color of the new variety is dark brown and the stipe color is ivory, with uniformity from the upper section to the base. In addition, the primordia formation is uniform compared to that of the control, and the advantage of this is that the pileus does not become deformed after the primordia formation. During bottle cultivation, the period necessary for mycelial growth was 40 d, for primordia formation was 8 d, and for fruiting body growth was 16 d. The total cultivation period was 64 d, which was 2 d shorter than that of the control. The pileus was smaller and thicker and the stipe diameter was the same, but the stipe length was longer than that of the control. The number of valid stipes per bottle was 441, 24% higher than that of the control (357), and the yield was 197 g, 19% higher than that of the control (166 g).

Flammulina velutipes, known as winter mushroom in the family of Physalacriaceae, is the main edible and export mushroom with the third highest production after oyster and king oyster mushroom in Korea. However, as normal consumers regard F. velutipes as a simple subsidiary material, there is a limitation to increasing mushroom demand. In order to overcome the consumption limit and increase the differentiation of new varieties, it is necessary to breed varieties with enhanced functionality in consideration of consumer preferences. Therefore, the study was performed to analyze nutrient components and several useful functional substances with 26 genetic resources of F. velutipes. Analyses of inorganic compound(Ca, K, Mg) and 15 amino acids revealed that Strain 4148 had the highest content among the 26 strains. Beta-glucan, which increases immune activity and polyphenol, which exert antioxidant effects were higher in non-white strains than in white strains with a small number of exceptions. Among the five fatty acids, linoleic acid(an omega-6 fatty acid) and α-linolenic acid(an omega-3 fatty acid), were detected in six mushroom strains. α-linolenic acid, which was not found in five major mushrooms including oyster mushrooms, was identified in F. velutipes. The results of HPLC analysis showed that ‘Auram’ (Strain 4232) and ‘Baekseung’(Strain 4230) had the highest content of the stabilizing neurotransmitter GABA(15.38 μg/ml and 20.56 μg/ml, respectively) among non-white and white strains, respectively. Our findings provide useful information for breeding F. velutipes to obtain strains with enhanced functionality.

This study was conducted to determine the proximate compositions, nutritional components, and antioxidant effects of white and brown enoki mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes). The crude protein and carbohydrate contents were higher in the brown than white mushrooms, whereas the moisture, crude ash, crude lipid, and dietary fiber levels were lower. The mineral contents of the white mushroom was higher than levels obtained in the brown mushroom for the detected components (Ca, Cu, K, Mn, Na, and P). The amount of vitamin B3 in the brown mushroom was 1.51 mg/100 g, which was 4.5 times higher than that in the white mushroom. The major fatty acids detected were palmitic acid, linoleic acid, and α-linolenic acid. The total polyphenol and flavonoid contents were highest in 70% ethanol extracts of the white and brown mushrooms, respectively. For the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, a 70% methanol extract of the white enoki mushrooms showed an activity of 76.4% (p<0.05). For the ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) activity, a 70% methanol extract of the brown enoki mushrooms showed the highest value. Further, the total flavonoid contents were significantly correlated with the DPPH and FRAP activities.

The consumption of Flammulina velutipes mushroom imported from Korea has been associated with the cases of listeriosis in the United States, Canada, and Australia. We investigated the effect of sanitizing the plastic wrapper (used in packaging F. velutipes) with slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) and ultraviolet C waterproof light-emitting diode (UVC-WLED) on reducing the Listeria monocytogenes. Further, the effect of UVC-LED on L. monocytogenes growth in F. velutipes at different storage temperatures (2, 4, and 10oC) was determined. The combined (SAEW+UVC-W-LED) treatment for 5–10 min reduced 99.9% of bacterial population from the contaminated plastic wrapper. In addition, the UVC-LED treatment for 3 min reduced the L. monocytogenes concentration in F. velutipes by 0.47 log CFU/g. Moreover, the growth of L. monocytogenes in the treated mushrooms was slower than that of the untreated (control) ones. L. monocytogenes concentration in F. velutipes increased over 3 log CFU/g at 2oC and 10oC for 60 and 10 days, respectively. The growth of L. monocytogenes at the bottom of mushrooms was faster than that at the top at both the temperatures. These results indicate that the combined SAEW+UVC-WLED treatment of plastic wrappers and the UVC-LED treatment of mushrooms can be used as potential hurdle technologies to control the risk of L. monocytogenes in mushrooms prior to packaging at farms.

본 연구에서는 Flammulina velutipes var. lupinicola의 laccase 유전자를 동정하고 최적 활성 pH, 온도, 시간을 분석하고 하였다. F. velutipes var. lupinicola 유전체에서 선별된 laccase 유전자 서열을 바탕으로 구리 결합 부위 및 신호 펩타이드 분석을 수행한 결과 5종의 laccase 유전자(g1934, g1937, g2415, g2539, g5858)를 동정하였다. 5종의 선별된 laccase 유전자 크기는 1,488~1,662 bp로 확인되었고, cDNA 염기서열 분석 결과 14~17개의 인트론이 확인되었다. Laccase 유전자의 신호펩타이드로 예측된 절단 부위는 N-말단으로부터 20~34 bp 사이에 위치하는 것으로 확인되었다. F. velutipes var. lupinicola laccase의 활성 특성을 규명하기 위해 분리 정제를 수행하였으며, Zymogram을 수행하여 0.2 M 및 0.3 M NaCl과 1.6 M 및 1.7 M의 ammonium sulfate로 정제된 단백질에서 5개의 laccsae 활성 밴드를 확인하였다. pH, 온도 및 시간별로 분리 정제된 단백질의 최적 활성을 분석한 결과, 반응의 최적 pH는 5.5이고 최적 온도는 40 ̊C로 확인되었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통하여 확인된 F. velutipes var. lupinicola 유전체의 laccase 유전자 구조 및 활성에 대한 특성은 laccase를 이해하는 데 도움이 될 것이며 추가 연구를 통하여 향후 다양한 산업적 활용이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

This study was conducted to find out the optimal solvent extraction method [Distilled water (DW), 70% ethanol, 99% ethanol] of mushrooms, including Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Que, Pleurotus eryngii and Flammulina velutipes and improve their usability as natural antioxidants. To analyze antioxidant activities in each mushroom, total polyphenol, flavonoid contents, 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2?-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) cation radical (ABTS+) and fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) were measured. All mushrooms showed the highest total polyphenol contents in DW mushroom extract (p<0.001). Total flavonoid contents were the highest in P. eryngii and F. velutipes DW and 70% ethanol mushroom extracts (p<0.05). All mushrooms showed the highest activities using DPPH and FRAP assays in the DW extraction method (p<0.001). P. ostreatus (Jacq.) Que and P. eryngii showed the highest ABTS+ radical scavenging activity in the DW extraction method, and F. velutipes showed the highest activity in the 70% ethanol extraction method (p<0.001). As a result of comparing IC50 values of DPPH and ABTS+ radicals and FRAP EC50 values, the DW P. ostreatus (Jacq.) Que extract showed high antioxidant activities (p<0.001). Pearson's correlation between total polyphenol contents and antioxidant activities showed a positive correlation in all mushrooms (p<0.01). Therefore, extraction of the mushrooms with DW can enhance the extraction of effective bioactive substances and antioxidant activity.

팽이(Flammulina velutipes)는 주름버섯목(Agaricales), 뽕나무버섯과(Physalacriaceae)에 속하는 담자균류로서, 국내 생산량은 연간 31,818톤(‘19)으로 전체 생산량의 약 18%이며 버섯 전체 수출액의 약 36%를 차지할 정도로 대표적인 식용버섯이다. 그러나 국내 재배되고 있는 팽이 국산품종의 비중이 31.6%(20´)로 매우 낮으므로 국제 경쟁력이 우수한 국내육성 품종확보가 필요하며 수출 버섯으로서 보다 품질이 우수한 품종 육성이 필요하다. 이에 본 연구는 농진청에서 육성한 ‘백승’과 ‘우리1호’의 단핵 균주를 확보하여 mon-mon교잡을 통해 ‘설한’ 품종을 육 성하였다. 균사배양 특성은 25 ̊C에서 균사생장이 가장 좋았으며 20, 25 ̊C에서 대조품종보다 균사 생장속도가 빨랐다. 병재배 시 배양 최적온도는 15~17 ̊C로 배지온도가 20 ̊C이상 되지 않게 관리해야하며 생육온도는 7~8 ̊C로 대조품종에 비해 다소 높다. 또한 자실체 수량은 병당 (850 mL) 226.5±8.0 g으로 대조품종에 비해 18.4% 증수 하였으며 초발이일수가 2일 빨라 전체적인 생육기간이 단축되었다. 또한 설한의 외형은 대조품종보다 갓이 작고 대는 굵었으며 갓 색이 더 밝았다. 대치배양과 유전적 다형성 검정 결과, 설한이 다른 흰색 품종들과 유전적으로 구별되는 것을 확인하였다.

본 연구는 수출 팽이버섯에서 L. monocytogenes가 검출되어 리콜 됨에 따라 팽이버섯의 안전성을 확보하기 위하여 유통 온도에 따른 팽이버섯 중 L. monocytogenes의 생존을 조사하고 유기산을 이용한 팽이버섯 중 L. monocytogenes 의 저감화 기술을 개발하였다. 저장 온도에 따른 팽이 버섯 중 L. monocytogenes의 생존을 조사하기 위하여 L. monocytogenes가 오염된 팽이버섯(초기 농도 4.5 Log CFU/g)을 1-35 ̊C에 각각 저장하고 균수변화를 조사하였다. 그 결과 팽이버섯을 1 ̊C에 저장하였을 때 L. monocytogenes 는 1개월 내에 증식하지 않았고 30 ̊C, 35 ̊C에서는 각각 36시간, 24시간이내에 3.0 log CFU/g 증가하였다. 팽이버섯 중 L. monocytogenes의 저감화를 위하여 1-3% 유기산 3종 (초산, 젖산, 말산)에 10-30분 동안 처리하였을 때 팽이버섯 중 L. monocytogenes는 초산보다는 말산, 젖산의 저감효과가 높았고 젖산과 말산의 처리 농도가 증가할수록 저감효과는 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 3% 젖산과 말산을 10분 이상 처리하면 약 3.0 log CFU/g이상 감소하였다. 따라서 팽이버섯의 안전성을 확보하기 위해서는 수출할 때는 1 ̊C 내외의 저온을 유지하고 소비단계에서는 3% 젖산과 말산에서 10분 정도 처리 후 섭취하는 것이 필요하다.