Effect of substrate nitrogen on lignin degradation by Pleurotus ostreatus

In order to determine the effect of substrate nitrogen (N) on ligninolytic activity, Pleurotus ostreatus was grown in solid media containing either growth-limiting (1mM) or excess (10mM) NH₄Cl. After 25 days, ¹⁴C–CO₂ production from ¹⁴C-cornstover lignin in low-N medium was 3 times that in nitrogen (N)-rich medium. Supplementation of low-N medium with glucose (0.3%) further enhanced ligninolytic activity. Decolorization of an aromatic, polymeric dye, Poly R-481, in solid media was also greatest under N-limiting conditions.     

一种快速辨别糙皮侧耳和肺形侧耳的方法

目的：建立一种快速、经济的方法辨别糙皮侧耳（P.ostreatus）和肺形侧耳（P.pulmonarius）。方法：在GenBank下载糙皮侧耳和肺形侧耳的ITS序列,经ClustalX序列比对,利用Primer 3设计特异引物组合1F（5′-GATAGATCTGTGAAGTCGTC-3′）、1R（5′-TCACAATTGGAAAGAAACC-3′）和2R（5′-TGCGTGCTATTGATGAGTGA-3′）,最后经PCR扩增和琼脂糖凝胶电泳检测。结果：5个糙皮侧耳菌株均能得到2条带,分别为342bp和459bp。4个肺形侧耳菌株均能扩增到一条446bp的片段。结论：该组引物适合辨别糙皮侧耳和肺形侧耳。     

The use of spent brewery grains for Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation and enzyme production

In the brewing industry, spent brewery grains (SBGs) are byproducts with a low economic value. The potential use of this leftover as a substrate ingredient for Pleurotus ostreatus fruiting body cultivation and enzyme production was evaluated. The best substrate mixture for P. ostreatus mycelium growth comprised 30% wheat bran (WB), 68% beech sawdust (BS) and 2% CaCO3. On the substrates containing SBG, the fastest mycelium growth was observed on the substrate composed of 10% SBG, 20% WB, 68% BS and 2% CaCO3. The highest biological efficiency (51%) of fruiting bodies was determined on the mixtures containing 20% WB, 10% SBG and 2% CaCO3. The SBGs with the addition of WB were also shown to be suitable as a substrate for enzyme production. However, the supplementation levels designate which enzymes are produced and in what amounts.     

Influence of wheat cultivars on straw quality and Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation

The main raw material for Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) cultivation is wheat straw. Estimation of straw biodegradability from 15 different spring wheat cultivars under irrigation in South Africa was determined using linear discriminant analysis to discriminate or group the 15 cultivars by combining chemical analysis and in vitro enzymatic hydrolysis. Significant differences (P < 0.01) were found between ash, nitrogen, reducing sugars, anthrone reactive-carbohydrates, water-soluble dry matter, and oyster mushroom yields. The significance of these measurements was investigated and discussed.     

Screening of Pleurotus ostreatus isolates for their ligninolytic properties during cultivation on natural substrates

Thirteen basidiospore-derived isolates of Pleurotus ostreatus f6 strain differing in the level of ligninolytic enzyme production and other characteristics (mycelium extension rate, colony morphology) from the parental strain were cultivated on natural substrates. Under these conditions ligninolytic enzyme activity, loss of organic mass, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) degradation and colonization of sterile and nonsterile soil were studied. The activity of ligninolytic enzymes was substantially higher in straw than in liquid culture, although the differences between the isolates were less pronounced on this substrate. Some of the isolates showed a very good ability to decompose the lignocellulosic substrate (straw) and a relatively high loss of organic mass was found after 50 days of cultivation in these strains. The original strain f6 and isolates B13 and B26 successfully degraded all seven tested PAH compounds present in experimental soil samples, but the higher or lower ligninolytic enzyme production of isolates tested had no substantial effect on the extent of the degradation. In our screening, six basidiospore-derivedisolates growing well in nonsterile soil were found, whichcould be suitable for the prospective biotechnological exploitation.     

The white-rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus secretes laccase isozymes with different substrate specificities

Four laccase isozymes (LCC1, LCC2, LCC3 and LCC4) synthesized by Pleurotus ostreatus strain V-184 were purified and characterized. LCC1 and LCC2 have molecular masses of about 60 and 65 kDa and exhibited the same pI value (3.0). Their N termini were sequenced, revealing the same amino acid sequence and homology with laccases from other microorganisms. Laccases LCC3 and LCC4 were characterized by SDS-PAGE, estimating their molecular masses around 80 and 82 kDa, respectively. By native isoelectrofocusing, their pI values were 4.7 and 4.5, respectively. When staining with ABTS and guaiacol in native polyacrilamide gels, different specificities were observed for LCC1/LCC2 and LCC3/LCC4 isozymes.     

Use of various coffee industry residues for the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus in solid state fermentation

Studies were carried out to evaluate the feasibility of using coffee industry residues, viz. coffee husk, coffee leaves and spent coffee ground as substrates in solid state fermentation (SSF) to cultivate edible mushrooms Pleurotus. Eight strains of Pleurotus ostreatus and two strains of Pleurotus sajor‐caju were screened on a medium prepared from aqueous extract of coffee husk and agar. Based on best mycelial growth (9.68 mm/day) and biomass production (43.4 mg/plate in 9 days at 24°C), the strain P. ostreatus LPB 09 was selected for detailed studies. SSF was carried out using these substrates under different moisture conditions (45–75%) and spawn rates (2.5–25%). In general, although a 25% spawn rate appeared superior, the 10% spawn rate was recommended for all the three substrates in view of the process economics, as there was not any significant difference in the increase with 10 to 15%. The ideal moisture content for mycelial growth was 60–65% for coffee husk and spent coffee ground, and 60–70% for coffee leaves. The biological efficiency (BE), which is defined as the ratio of the weight of fresh fruiting bodies to the weight of dry substrate, multiplied by 100, and which indicates the fructification ability of the fungus for utilizing the substrate, was best with coffee husk. With coffee husk as the substrate, the first fructification occurred after 20 days of inoculation, and the biological efficiency reached about 97% after 60 days. When coffee leaves were used as the substrate, no fructification was observed even upon prolonged cultivation. With spent ground as the substrate, the first fructification occurred 23 days after inoculation and the biological efficiency reached about 90% in 50 days. There was a significant decrease in the caffeine and tannin contents (61 and 79%, respectively) of coffee husk after 60 days. It was remarkable to observe that caffeine was adsorbed onto the fruiting body (0.157%), indicating that it was not completely degraded by the fungal culture. However, no tannins were found in the fruiting body, indicating that the fungal strain was capable of degrading them. The results showed the feasibility of using coffee husk and spent coffee ground as substrates without any pre‐treatment for the cultivation of edible fungi in SSF, and provided one of the first steps towards an economical utilization of these otherwise unutilized or poorly utilized residues.     

Yellow Blotch of Pleurotus ostreatus

Yellow blotch disease of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) was first observed in a commercial mushroom farm in California in 1983. The disease, caused by Pseudomonas agarici, is characterized by primordia, with yellow droplets on their surface, which become stunted, yellow to orange, and deformed as they mature.     

Degradation of endosulfan during substrate preparation and cultivation of Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summary Endosulfan is an insecticide used on many vegetable crops. In mushroom cultivation, vegetable materials used as a growth substrate may contain residues of endosulfan that may accumulate in the final mushroom biomass. After preparing the substrate, it is subjected to pasteurization and/or composting and then inoculated with the desired fungus. The purpose of this research was to determine the rate and extent of endosulfan reduction from a grass substrate that was either composted or sterilized by autoclaving. In addition, the rate and extent of removal of endosulfan from substrate colonized with Pleurotus pulmonarius was determined. The degradation of 65 mg/kg endosulfan was analyzed on both, the substrate preparation and the culture of P. pulmonarius on the grass Digitaria decumbens. During composting in presence of Ca(OH)₂ for 120 h, the concentrations of α and β endosulfan were reduced by 61.4 and 49.5% respectively, significantly higher compared with the control (without Ca(OH)_2,) in which the reduction was 38.5%. After sterilization the concentration of α and β endosulfan was reduced by 84.8 and 87.5% respectively. After the colonization of substrate by P. pulmonarius (15 days after spawning) α and β endosulfan were reduced by 96% and at the end of cultivation (35 days after spawning) were reduced by 99%. When carpophores were analyzed, residues of α and β endosulfan were observed between 0.019–0.084 mg/kg. The results showed that α and β endosulfan were partially removed during the preparation of substrate and entirely eliminated during fungal colonization on the substrate.     

全基因组预测糙皮侧耳经典胞外分泌蛋白

糙皮侧耳(平菇)作为目前木质纤维素降解模式真菌,其产生的胞外分泌蛋白在植物纤维素、半纤维素及木质素降解过程中发挥着重要作用。为了给蛋白质组学鉴定糙皮侧耳胞外分泌蛋白实验提供参考,利用常见的生物信息学工具SignalP、ProtComp、TMHMM、big-PI Fungal Predictor和TargetP对糙皮侧耳全基因组中的12 186条蛋白质序列进行经典分泌蛋白预测,同时,对上述分泌蛋白的氨基酸分布、信号肽长度和切割位点以及其理化性质等进行分析。结果表明,糙皮侧耳全基因组中含有359个经典分泌蛋白,其氨基酸长度主要集中于101~600之间;信号肽长度集中在18~21之间;信号肽切割位点属于A-X-A类型,除此之外还含有5条具有RR-motif的信号肽。对这些分泌蛋白进行功能注释,结果表明225个蛋白质为未知功能蛋白质;114个为已知功能蛋白质,主要功能注释集中于木质纤维素降解酶类,包括纤维素酶、半纤维素酶、木质素降解相关酶等。以上结果表明通过上述生物信息学分析实现了对糙皮侧耳全基因组经典分泌蛋白的有效预测。     

Waste-reducing cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius on coffee pulp: changes in the production of some lignocellulolytic enzymes

Fruiting body production for one strain of Pleurotus ostreatus and three strains of P. pulmonarius was evaluated on coffee pulp pasteurized at 80 °C for 1 h. Based upon three harvests per strain, the single P. ostreatus line was found to display a 40-day culture cycle, whereas the three P. pulmonarius strains completed their cycles after more than 50 days of incubation. These time periods were notably shorter than those observed in previous studies using other growth substrates. Nevertheless, yields expressed as biological efficiencies were not significantly different among strains, fluctuating between 125 and 138%. Extracellular enzymatic activity was also monitored for P. ostreatus and P. pulmonarius (one strain only). To do this, samples of mycelium-bearing substrate were taken every 4 days throughout the incubation period. Care was taken to represent all developmental stages, including primordial and fruiting bodies. Samples were either lyophilized and then analysed or, in some cases, analysed immediately without lyophilization. Hydrolase activity (i.e. endoglucanase (CMC) and cellobiohydrolase (CBH)) was found to depend on developmental stage, showing peak production during fruiting body formation. On the other hand, oxidase activity-(i.e. laccase (LAC) and Mn-peroxidase (MnP)) was associated with phenol degradation. Nevertheless, in the case of oxidases developmental timing differences were also observed. Specifically, LAC activity was detected as early as 8 days after inoculation in non-lyophilized samples, whereas MnP appeared near the end of the incubation period. No LAC activity was observed in lyophilized samples. This study concludes that coffee pulp might be successfully employed in the cultivation of mushrooms, not only because important extracellular enzymes are produced by mushrooms when grown upon this substrate, but also because the abbreviated cultivation cycle associated with this medium favours commercial processes. Commercialization might be further improved if strains specifically adapted to this novel substrate are selected.     

A carbon-carbon-coupled dimeric bergenin derivative biotransformed by Pleurotus ostreatus

A novel C-C-coupled dimer derivative of bergenin was produced by the biotransformation of cultured mycelia of white rot fungus Pleurotus ostreatus. Its structure was elucidated by detailed spectroscopic analysis.     

糙皮侧耳不同生长时期发酵料中微生物和代谢物的变化

为了解糙皮侧耳栽培期间发酵料中的微生物及代谢产物变化,分别采用宏基因组测序、非靶向代谢组学技术对糙皮侧耳5个生长时期发酵料中微生物及代谢物进行分析.结果 表明:糙皮侧耳生长发育过程中,发酵料中的Bacillus EGD-AK10、Cellulosinicrobium aquatile、Cellulosinicrobiu...     

北风菌中的甾体和甾体苷类化合物

从口蘑科真菌北风菌(Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.:Fr.) Kummer)的乙酸乙酯部分分离鉴定了12个甾体类化合物,其中包括8个麦角甾醇类甾体及4个甾体苷.利用现代波谱技术及化学方法,鉴定了一个新化合物3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-5α, 6β, 9α-triol.其余11个已知化合物分别为22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-3β, 5α, 6β, 9α-tetraol、 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-5α, 6β-diol、 22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-3β, 5α, 6β-triol、 22E, 24R-ergosta-5, 7, 22-trien-3β-ol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside、 ergosterol、 22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-dien-3β-ol 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside、 22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-3β-ol、 22E, 24R-ergosta-4, 6, 8, 22-tetraen-3-one、 22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-3β, 5α, 6α-triol、 ergosterol peroxide 和22E, 24R-ergosta-7, 22-diene-3β, 5α-diol-6-one.