Advances in Mushroom Bioactive Metabolites
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Cell Biology, Metabolism and Physiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
2. Shamir Research Institute, University of Haifa, P.O.B. 97, Qatzrin, Israel
3. School of Environmental Sciences, University of Haifa, Mount Carmel, Haifa 3498838, Israel
Interests: antimicrobial compounds; bioreactors; psilocybin mushrooms; mycelium; submerged fermentation; water treatment
2. Department of Food Sciences, Tel Hai College, Upper Galilee 12210, Israel
Interests: applied and environmental mycology; edible mushroom ecology and biotechnology; fungal bioactive compounds; fungal biodegradation processes; fungal–bacterial interactions; fungal nutrition; forest soil mycology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to extend an invitation for contributions to a Special Issue in the Journal of Fungi titled “Advances in Mushroom Bioactive Metabolites”. This Special Issue will focus on the latest advancements in the exploration and application of bioactive compounds derived from mushrooms and mycelium. Mushrooms have long been recognized for their rich diversity of bioactive metabolites, many of which hold immense potential for industrial, medical, and environmental applications. As research continues to progress, these compounds show promise as sources of novel drugs, antimicrobial agents, and other valuable bioactive molecules.
Aim of the Special Issue:
The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the expanding field of mushroom bioactive metabolites, with a focus on mushroom and mycelium culturing, biomass extraction, characterization, and potential applications in various industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. This Special Issue will also highlight advancements in experimental design techniques, optimizing the production and extraction of these compounds, and improving yield and bioavailability for future applications. Contributions should reflect both fundamental research and applied studies.
Original research articles and reviews are welcome for submission. We encourage submissions that cover a wide range of topics, from experimental approaches to applied research, with the goal of advancing our understanding of mushroom bioactive metabolites and their applications in both industry and medicine.
I look forward to receiving your contributions and to creating an impactful Special Issue that highlights the significant potential of mushroom-derived bioactive metabolites.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Eyal Kurzbaum
Dr. Segula Masaphy
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- psilocybin
- biotechnology
- mushrooms
- antimicrobial compounds
- fermentation
- drug discovery
- bioreactor
- mycelium
- volatiles
- medicinal mushroom
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