Beauty, Diversity, and Utility of Mushrooms on Postage Stamps

Arya, Arun

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-6257-7_14

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“…Noteworthy is the recent work of A. Arya and K. Rusevska [26] on the biology, cultivation and use of fungi, in which the authors highlight in a separate chapter the importance of the depiction of mushrooms on postage stamps.…”

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Penicillin and mycophilately

Gyéresi,

Papp

2022

Bulletin of Medical Sciences

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Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist, discovered penicillin 95 years ago, which has been an important drug used in the therapy of bacterial infections for eight decades. This event can be interpreted as one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th century. The significance of this life-saving medicine is often reflected in various artworks. The portrait of the discoverer as well as the illustration of Penicillium mould is frequently met on postage stamps.Mycophilately is a distinct area in the thematic collection of stamps, with increasing interest, encompassing the collection of stamps that illustrate fungi. Stamps with penicillin-related themes can be utilized as resources to study the cultural history of penicillin.The purpose of this paper is to present the illustration of this significant scientific discovery on postage stamps.

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Section: Mycophilatelymentioning

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“…Figyelemre méltó Arya A. és Rusevska K. [26] aktuális munkája a gombák biológiája, termesztése és felhasználása témában, melyben a szerzők külön fejezetben emelik ki a gombák postabélyegeken történő ábrázolásának jelentőségét.…”

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Penicillin and mycophilately

Gyéresi,

Papp

2022

Bulletin of Medical Sciences

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“…The changing availability of resources due to geopolitical issues, coupled with environmental sustainability concerns, necessitates the exploration of alternative compost ingredients that could maintain or enhance mushroom yield while mitigating environmental impact. Essential components of mushroom compost include horse manure, wheat straw, chicken manure, gypsum as an additive, and substantial water [1,2]. Depending on regional practices, the base mixture might predominantly consist of horse manure with added straw, possibly straw with a bit of horse manure, or even straw without horse manure.…”

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“…Numerous bacterial and fungal species contribute to this process; many are unidentified, with only a few known for their role in producing high-quality compost. At the end of Phase I composting, the compost's chemical and microbiological characteristics are optimized, but it is not yet ready for the inoculation of mushroom mycelium [1,2]. To prepare for this, Phase I compost undergoes peak heating in a closed system.…”

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A Comparative Study of Calcium Sulfate Alternatives in Compost Production for White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

Misz,

Szőke,

Bajzát

et al. 2024

Horticulturae

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This study explores various potential substitutes for gypsum in the production of compost for white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). During compost preparation, calcium sulfate (CaSO4) was replaced with calcium carbonate (CaCO3), ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4), and monocalcium phosphate (Ca(H2PO4)2). Complete replacement of gypsum with calcium carbonate led to a significant pH increase during the second phase of composting, adversely affecting mushroom mycelium growth. Compost parameters were observed to be similar in scenarios where calcium sulfate was supplemented with calcium carbonate in 8:2 and 6:4 ratios, both with and without the presence of ammonium sulfate, and in 3:1 and 1:1 mixtures of calcium sulfate and monocalcium phosphate, when compared to traditional gypsum-based processes. All experimental compost mixtures yielded comparable mushroom crops in cultivation trials. Notably, the 8:2 mixture of calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate demonstrated superior performance in cultivation trials relative to the 6:4 mixture. However, supplementing these mixtures with ammonium sulfate resulted in similar crop yields. Monocalcium phosphate also emerged as a promising partial gypsum substitute, showing comparable crop production in both 3:1 and 1:1 ratios to the technological optimum. The exploration of alternative calcium sources like calcium carbonate and monocalcium phosphate reflects the adaptability of the industry in response to resource availability challenges. The potential use of byproducts like ammonium sulfate from the composting process itself offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to compost formulation, underscoring its worldwide relevance.

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“…Mushrooms have been commonly consumed since ancient times. The ancient Greeks believed that mushrooms were a source of strength for warriors in battle; they considered them the “food of the gods” and served them only on festive occasions [ 10 ]. Cultures also regard mushrooms as a nutritious food, often referred to as the “elixir of life” [ 11 ].…”

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First Record of the Edible Mushroom Lepista sordida in Western Algerian Forest: Nutritional Value and Physicochemical Parameters of Mycelial Culture

Alim,

Sidhoum,

Dib

2023

JoF

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The exploration of the western forests of Algeria led to the remarkable discovery of the first occurrence of Lepista sordida, an edible wild mushroom of significant culinary importance for the local community, traditionally consumed in its natural state. This discovery was made possible through the use of various methods, including macroscopic observations (revealing a violet color) as well as microscopic observations conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing a cylindrical shape with distinct contours. Additionally, molecular analyses were conducted. Genomic DNA was extracted from the mycelium, followed by DNA amplification using specific primers targeting the internal transcribed spacer region (ITS1 and ITS2). After PCR reactions and sequencing of the obtained amplicons, the nucleotide sequences of the mycelium were submitted to the GenBank database of NCBI with the assigned accession number: MZ928450.1. These sequences were subsequently used to construct the phylogenetic tree. Furthermore, an in-depth study of physicochemical parameters was undertaken to determine the optimal conditions for cultivating the mycelium of this edible wild mushroom, including pH, temperature, relative humidity, and light. Different temperatures were examined: 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 °C. The effect of pH on mycelium growth was studied using a PDA agar medium with buffered values of 4, 5, 5.6, 6, 7, and 8. Similarly, six levels of relative humidity were tested: 14, 50, 74, 80, 95, and 100%. A study on the impact of light on mycelium growth was conducted by exposing Petri dishes inoculated with PDA to a light intensity of 500 lux for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 24 h. The results clearly demonstrated that variations in these different physicochemical parameters significantly influenced mycelium growth. For the Lepista sordida strain, growth was favored at pH levels of 4, 5, 6, and 6, with no growth observed at pH 7 and 8. The optimal temperature range for mycelium growth of Lepista sordida was 20–25 °C, while no growth was observed at 30, 35, 40, and 45 °C. Relative humidity levels of 74, 80, and 95% showed no significant differences. Optimization of mycelium growth and primordia production in Lepista sordida were successfully achieved. Optimal conditions for the primordia phase were identified as 25 °C, with humidity ranging from 90 to 95%. A nutritional analysis of fresh sporophores was conducted using established analytical methods. Notably, the nutritional composition of Lepista sordida sporophores exhibited high significance for the following parameters: moisture content (67.23 ± 1.90%), ash content (9.35 ± 0.66%), fat content (3.25 ± 0.24%), protein content (17.22 ± 0.38%), and carbohydrate content (63.83 ± 1.23%).

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Beauty, Diversity, and Utility of Mushrooms on Postage Stamps

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Penicillin and mycophilately

Penicillin and mycophilately

A Comparative Study of Calcium Sulfate Alternatives in Compost Production for White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

First Record of the Edible Mushroom Lepista sordida in Western Algerian Forest: Nutritional Value and Physicochemical Parameters of Mycelial Culture

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