Ethnomycological use of Fomes fomentarius (L.) Fr. and Piptoporus betulinus (Bull.) P. Karst. in Transylvania, Romania

Papp, Nóra; Rudolf, Kinga; Bencsik, Tímea; Czégényi, Dóra

doi:10.1007/s10722-015-0335-2

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“…The use of fungi as a resource for textile and fabrics is an ancient practice as evidenced by the centuries-old use of traditional German felt (Amadou) and by the identification of mycelium mats in pouches crafted by indigenous North-American people [ 44 , 45 ]. Moving fast forward into the early development of modern-day PMM, the main targeted application is its use as a leather substitute using species such as Ganoderma spp., Trametes versicolor , Fomes spp., Pycnoporus spp.…”

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Current state and future prospects of pure mycelium materials

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Elsacker

Wylick

et al. 2021

Fungal Biol Biotechnol

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In the context of the ongoing transition from a linear to a circular economy, ecologically friendly renewable solutions are put in place. Filamentous fungi can be grown on various organic feedstocks and functionalized into a range of diverse material types which are biobased and thus more sustainable in terms of their production, use and recycling. Pure mycelium materials, consisting only of mycelial biomass, can adopt versatile properties and appear promising as a substitute for current petrochemically produced polymeric materials or, in the case of myco-leather, as a substitute for animal-based leather. In recent years, a handful of private companies have been innovating to bring products based on pure mycelium materials to the market while scientific interest in these promising biomaterials is now starting to gain momentum. In this primer, we introduce pure mycelium materials, frame different production methods, review existing and potential future applications, thereby offering a vision on future advances for this emerging fungi-based technology.

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Section: Three Advances Of Research In the Last Decadementioning

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Current state and future prospects of pure mycelium materials

Vandelook

Elsacker

Wylick

et al. 2021

Fungal Biol Biotechnol

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“…Fungal tea was used against various cancer types, as an immunoenhancing, anti-parasitic agent, and a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders (Grienke et al 2014; Lucas 1960; Peintner and Pöder 2000; Semerdžieva and Veselský 1986; Shamtsyan et al 2004). Antiseptic and anti-bleeding dressings made from fresh F. betulina fruiting body were applied to wounds and the powder obtained from dried ones was used as a painkiller (Grienke et al 2014; Papp et al 2015; Rutalek 2002). …”

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Fomitopsis betulina (formerly Piptoporus betulinus): the Iceman’s polypore fungus with modern biotechnological potential

Pleszczyńska

Lemieszek

Siwulski

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World J Microbiol Biotechnol

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Higher Basidiomycota have been used in natural medicine throughout the world for centuries. One of such fungi is Fomitopsis betulina (formerly Piptoporus betulinus), which causes brown rot of birch wood. Annual white to brownish fruiting bodies of the species can be found on trees in the northern hemisphere but F. betulina can also be cultured as a mycelium and fruiting body. The fungus has a long tradition of being applied in folk medicine as an antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agent. Probably due to the curative properties, pieces of its fruiting body were carried by Ötzi the Iceman. Modern research confirms the health-promoting benefits of F. betulina. Pharmacological studies have provided evidence supporting the antibacterial, anti-parasitic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neuroprotective, and immunomodulating activities of F. betulina preparations. Biologically active compounds such as triterpenoids have been isolated. The mushroom is also a reservoir of valuable enzymes and other substances such as cell wall (1→3)-α-d-glucan which can be used for induction of microbial enzymes degrading cariogenic dental biofilm. In conclusion, F. betulina can be considered as a promising source for the development of new products for healthcare and other biotechnological uses.

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“…The use of fungi as tinder has been documented for many human groups in historical times. In the northern hemisphere, one of the most popular species used as tinder is Fomes fomentarius [ 40 , 41 ]. It is highly flammable and was used to start or transport fire.…”

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Punk’s not dead. Fungi for tinder at the Neolithic site of La Draga (NE Iberia)

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This paper presents the study of the fungi remains preserved in the waterlogged deposits of the Neolithic site of La Draga. These resources had the potential of being used as food and medicine, but also as tinder. Fire was without a doubt one of the most important resources for past people. It was used for lighting, heating, processing food and other materials, cooking and protection, and also possessed social and ritual significance. Hearths are one of the most common features at archaeological sites, but very often little attention is paid to the question of how these fires were lit, and they are seldom reflected in the archaeological record. In order to produce fire by percussion, an intermediate material is required between the sparks and the fuel. Fruiting bodies of fungi are a potential form of tinder, but are less inclined to be well-preserved than other materials. This paper presents the fungal fruiting bodies found at the Neolithic site of La Draga and discusses the meaning of their presence within the archaeological context of the site and European Prehistory.

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Ethnomycological use of Fomes fomentarius (L.) Fr. and Piptoporus betulinus (Bull.) P. Karst. in Transylvania, Romania

Cited by 35 publications

References 26 publications

Current state and future prospects of pure mycelium materials

Current state and future prospects of pure mycelium materials

Fomitopsis betulina (formerly Piptoporus betulinus): the Iceman’s polypore fungus with modern biotechnological potential

Punk’s not dead. Fungi for tinder at the Neolithic site of La Draga (NE Iberia)

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