Edible mushrooms have four distinguishing features. Firstly, they are rich in nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Secondly, they are tasty, earning them the title of "delicacy from the land" in China. Thirdly, they are abundant in functionally active compounds. Finally, they have a high capacity for waste degradation and play an important role in agricultural recycling. The edible mushroom industry has grown steadily in Asia, accounting for more than 85% of total global production. In Asia, great progress has recently been made in the collection of natural germplasm resources, genetics, breeding, and cultivation techniques of edible mushrooms.
Edible mushrooms will be more important than ever as a healthy food. It is important to summarize the past, look forward to the future, and make suggestions for the growth of Asia's edible mushroom industry, particularly in evaluating and creatively using germplasm resources, genetic improvement technology, and the related improvement of cultivation techniques. Recently, more and more researchers have analyzed gene mapping for important agronomic traits by traditional genetic technology and genomics; analyzed gene functions by transcriptomics, proteomics, etc. These studies provide huge data for verifying the genetic function of edible mushrooms, laying the foundation for oriented breeding of edible mushrooms. However, it needs to be more systematic and comprehensive. Furthermore, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions in edible mushroom production, such as how to breed new varieties, enhance production efficiency, and ensure safe and high-quality production.
This Research Topic is Asian-based and focuses on different themes, which may include but are not limited to:
1. Reviews of edible mushrooms industry overview.
2. Innovative evaluation of germplasm resources of edible mushrooms.
3. Domestication of new species of edible mushrooms.
4. Genetic and genomic analysis of important agronomic traits.
5. Breeding and industrialization of new varieties.
Edible mushrooms have four distinguishing features. Firstly, they are rich in nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Secondly, they are tasty, earning them the title of "delicacy from the land" in China. Thirdly, they are abundant in functionally active compounds. Finally, they have a high capacity for waste degradation and play an important role in agricultural recycling. The edible mushroom industry has grown steadily in Asia, accounting for more than 85% of total global production. In Asia, great progress has recently been made in the collection of natural germplasm resources, genetics, breeding, and cultivation techniques of edible mushrooms.
Edible mushrooms will be more important than ever as a healthy food. It is important to summarize the past, look forward to the future, and make suggestions for the growth of Asia's edible mushroom industry, particularly in evaluating and creatively using germplasm resources, genetic improvement technology, and the related improvement of cultivation techniques. Recently, more and more researchers have analyzed gene mapping for important agronomic traits by traditional genetic technology and genomics; analyzed gene functions by transcriptomics, proteomics, etc. These studies provide huge data for verifying the genetic function of edible mushrooms, laying the foundation for oriented breeding of edible mushrooms. However, it needs to be more systematic and comprehensive. Furthermore, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions in edible mushroom production, such as how to breed new varieties, enhance production efficiency, and ensure safe and high-quality production.
This Research Topic is Asian-based and focuses on different themes, which may include but are not limited to:
1. Reviews of edible mushrooms industry overview.
2. Innovative evaluation of germplasm resources of edible mushrooms.
3. Domestication of new species of edible mushrooms.
4. Genetic and genomic analysis of important agronomic traits.
5. Breeding and industrialization of new varieties.
