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The versatility of Schizophyllum commune in nature and application

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Schizophyllum commune is a mushroom forming basidiomycete. It is considered a versatile fungus because of its global distribution, its high genotypic and phenotypic variability, and its growth under high pressure, high cosmic radiation, as well as aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The versatility of S. commune is also evident from the fact that it normally grows as a saprophyte on a wide variety of plant waste including wood but that it also can be a pathogen of plants and animals and may be an endophyte as well. Apart from its biology, S. commune is also versatile because it is a model system for mushroom formation, mycelium materials, and cell wall architecture and composition, while it also produces molecules of interest for medical and industrial applications.

Source: Fungal Biology Reviews

DOI: 10.1016/j.fbr.2025.100431

Authors: Fleur E.L. Kleijburg, Han A.B. Wösten

Institution: Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Biology and Applications

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

Funder: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek