Shin Hyun-Jae, Ro Hyeon-Su, Kawauchi Moriyuki, Honda Yoichi
Department of Biochemical Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Department of Bio and Medical Big Data (BK4 Program) and Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Bioresour Bioprocess. 2025 Jan 10;12(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s40643-024-00836-7.
The global trend toward carbon neutrality and sustainability calls for collaborative efforts in both the basic and applied research sectors to utilize mushroom mycelia as environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. Fungi, along with animals and plants, are one of the major eukaryotic life forms. They have long been utilized in traditional biotechnology sectors, such as food fermentation, antibiotic production, and industrial enzyme production. Some fungi have also been consumed as major food crops, such as the fruiting bodies of various mushrooms. Recently, new trends have emerged, shifting from traditional applications towards the innovative use of mushroom mycelium as eco-friendly bioresources. This approach has gained attention in the development of alternative meats, mycofabrication of biocomposites, and production of mycelial leather and fabrics. These applications aim to replace animal husbandry and recycle agricultural waste for use in construction and electrical materials. This paper reviews current research trends on industrial applications of mushroom mycelia, covering strain improvements and molecular breeding as well as mycelial products and the production processes. Key findings, practical considerations, and valorization are also discussed.
全球碳中和与可持续发展的趋势要求基础研究和应用研究领域共同努力，将蘑菇菌丝体用作环保且可持续的材料。真菌与动物和植物一样，是主要的真核生物生命形式之一。它们长期以来一直被用于传统生物技术领域，如食品发酵、抗生素生产和工业酶生产。一些真菌还被作为主要粮食作物食用，比如各种蘑菇的子实体。最近，出现了新的趋势，从传统应用转向将蘑菇菌丝体作为生态友好型生物资源的创新利用。这种方法在替代肉类的开发、生物复合材料的真菌制造以及菌丝皮革和织物的生产中受到了关注。这些应用旨在取代畜牧业，并回收农业废弃物用于建筑和电气材料。本文综述了蘑菇菌丝体工业应用的当前研究趋势，涵盖菌株改良和分子育种以及菌丝体产品和生产工艺。还讨论了主要发现、实际考虑因素和增值利用。
