Evaluation of Soil Antagonism against the White Root Rot Fungus Rosellinia necatrix and Pathogen Mycosphere Communities in Biochar-amended Soil.

White root rot disease caused by Rosellinia necatrix is a growing issue in orchards, and biochar pyrolyzed from the pruned branch residues of fruit trees has potential as a soil amendment agent with a number of benefits, such as long-term carbon sequestration. However, the effects of pruned branch biochar on white root rot disease remain unclear. Therefore, we compared direct antagonism against R.

Hepatoprotective Effect of Mycelium Powder on Alcohol-Induced Liver Damage.

Background/objectives: , also known as "Niuchangchih" in Taiwan, is a unique medicinal mushroom native to Taiwan. It is used in traditional medicine to treat various health conditions. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of mycelia on alcohol-induced liver damage, both in vitro and in vivo, in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) facility.

Raman Hyperspectral Analysis of Microbial Colonies for Secondary Metabolites Screening.

Since the discovery of penicillin, a vast array of microbial antibiotics has been identified and applied in the medical field. Globally, the search for drug candidates microbial screening is ongoing. Traditional screening methods, however, are time-consuming and require labor-intensive sample processing, significantly reducing throughput.