I. Cultivation History
Research in China began in 1985. Artificial cultivation progressed slowly until 2005, when the Southern China Institute of Edible Fungi achieved the first success. Industrial-scale production was established by 2010
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II. Biological Characteristics
A wood-decomposing fungus growing at decaying pine roots in autumn.
Fruiting body (10–40 cm) exhibits pale white/yellow, petal-like folds resembling hydrangeas
.Thrives in mountainous autumn conditions: large diurnal temperature shifts (12–22°C), stable forest humidity, diffuse light, and low CO₂ concentrations
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III. Production Model
Dominated by factory bag cultivation with an 80–100 day growth cycle (>50% biological efficiency).
Critical requirements:
Oxygen: Essential for mycelium growth, primordia formation, and fruiting development.
Light: None during mycelial growth; moderate diffuse light for primordia induction; light for fruiting body maturation
.Strict ventilation control needed due to CO₂ sensitivity.
IV. Medicinal Value
Contains exceptionally high β-glucan (>40% in fruiting body; 56% in stipe), surpassing Ganoderma and Agaricus
.Polysaccharides demonstrate:
Potent hydroxyl/superoxide radical scavenging (antioxidant activity)
Antibacterial/fungal inhibition (potential prebiotic for gut health)
.Additional benefits: Immune enhancement, anticancer properties, and blood sugar reduction
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