Japanese researchers have recently announced in the scientific journal DNA Research that they have successfully completed the complete mapping of the genetic material of the […]
Tag: wild mushrooms
A German shoe company made sneakers from mushroom
Mushrooms have been a culinary staple for thousands of years. Not only are they good in dishes, mushrooms are also stepping up to replace animal-based […]
A Japanese company successfully cultivate a matsutake species
A fertilizer-maker in western Japan has claimed success in artificially cultivating bakamatsutake mushrooms — a species related to the highly prized matsutake mushroom, with a […]
This is the only mushroom in the world that tastes sweet like honey
There is a truffle in Hungary that has honey, this is the Hungarian honey truffle (Mattirolomyces terfezioides). It’s a real speciality. We can’t imagine how […]
Czech Pickers Turn Their Mushrooms Into Cash
Following the launch of a new project, Czech mushroom pickers will be able to transform their leisure activity into money. South Bohemian organization České Houby (Czech […]
New species of mushroom found in commercial packet
DNA sequencing revealed that a store-bought packet of what seemed to be dried porcini mushrooms contained three species with no scientific names. Two mycologists from […]
Danish mushroom inspires cancer researchers
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have explored the active principles of a Danish mushroom and found that some of the substances it contains are […]
Global warming threatens France’s precious truffle
Truffle farmers have never had to worry about demand. It is the supply side that is worrying, with global warming an ever more present threats […]