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Pollution and fungi: how soil toxins contaminate them
Pollution and fungi: how soil toxins contaminate them
In an era of increasing industrialization, mushrooms are emerging as sensitive bioindicators of soil health. This article, based on 127 scientific studies and 9 global databases, reveals how lead, dioxins, and radionuclides accumulate in fruiting bodies, with unprecedented data on toxicity thresholds for consumers. Let's explore this fascinating and worrying phenomenon together.
Water: How to purify it with mushrooms
Water: How to purify it with mushrooms
In the vast kingdom of fungi lies a revolutionary potential to solve one of the most pressing crises of our time: water pollution. While most enthusiasts know mushrooms primarily for their culinary or mycological value, few realize that these extraordinary organisms are learning new frontiers in water purification. In this in-depth article, we explore how fungi can become our most powerful allies in the fight for cleaner water.