{"product_id":"mushroom-biotechnology-for-improved-agriculture-and-human-health-hardback-9781394212637","title":"Mushroom Biotechnology for Improved Agriculture and Human Health (Hardback) 9781394212637","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMushroom Biotechnology for Improved Agriculture and Human Health\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji (Edited by), Adetunji (Author), Chukwuebuka Egbuna (Edited by), Oluwatosin Ademola Ijabadeniyi (Edited by), Samantha C. Karunarathna (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394212637, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 7 May 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e28 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.737 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book is essential for those seeking to understand innovative and sustainable solutions to global food insecurity and health challenges, as it offers invaluable insights into the transformative potential of mushroom biotechnology and its applications. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe intervention of microbial biotechnology in various sectors has displayed remarkable growth linked to sustainable innovations and biotechnological utilization of beneficial microorganisms, such as mushrooms, for the benefit of humanity. Recent advancements in mushroom biotechnology will prove successful due to mushrooms’ nature as natural problem solvers, including their ability to enhance nutritional values obtained from agricultural crops, sustained health benefits derived from pharmacologically active substances used to manage human diseases, and improve crop production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will serve as one of the first volumes addressing the usefulness of mushroom biotechnology, giving detailed state-of-the-art information on recent advancements and how the industry could maximize profits. The volume will also assist the pharmaceutical and medical sectors by examining the discovery of novel pharmacological and bioactive compounds that could replace the various adverse effects when using synthetic drugs. It presents a simple, adaptable, reproducible methodology that will help researchers and scientists adopt these methodologies for similar projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will find that the book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents recent advances in the application of mushroom biotechnology in various sectors (food, agriculture, and health) for sustainable innovations for optimum benefit of mankind;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails applications of mushrooms for sustainable agriculture through their plant growth-promoting attributes and management of pests and diseases in plants and soils;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the discovery of novel pharmacological substances from mushrooms for applications in the biomedical sector.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is valuable reference work for scientists and researchers working in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, agricultural microbiology, plant pathology, botany, agriculture, microbiology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, environmental microbiology, and microbial biotechnology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Application of Mushrooms in the Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsibor Patrick Omoregie, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Kayode-Edwards Ihotu, Agbontaen Osagie David, Konjerimam Ishaku Chimbekujwo, Simon Sunday Ameh, Samuel Adeniyi Oyegbade and Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnique Characteristics of Fungi 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Contaminants Targeted by Mushrooms 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanisms of Mushroom Bioremediation 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsorption and Accumulation of Contaminants by Mushrooms 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransformation and Degradation of Pollutants 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of Enzymes and Metabolic Processes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvancements and Research in Mushroom Bioremediation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Trends in Fungal Bioremediation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic Modification of Mushrooms for Enhanced Bioremediation 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of Mushroom Bioremediation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges and Limitations of Using Mushrooms 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Prospects and Research Opportunities 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion and Recommendations 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Application of Mushroom in the Management of Pest and Diseases Affecting Agricultural Crops 29\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Ebunoluwa Bodunrinde, Konjerimam Ishaku Chimbekujwo, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, John Tsado Mathew and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Properties of Mushroom as Biocontrol Agents (Basidiomycetes) 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Mushroom Substrate as Biocontrol Agent for Plant 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Mechanism of Action of Mushrooms in the Control of Pests and Diseases 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Several Areas Where Mushrooms Can Be Applied 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Mushrooms as Disease Control Agents 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Conclusion 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Agricultural Applications of Novel Mushroom-Based Nanopesticide 45\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsibor Patrick Omoregie, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Adamu Binta Buba, Alhassan Muhammad Alhassan and Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Advantages of Nanobiopesticides Over Conventional Pesticides 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Mushrooms as Nanobiopesticide Sources 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Bioactive Compounds in Mushrooms Suitable for Nanobiopesticide Development 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Role of Mushroom Extracts in Nanoparticle Synthesis 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Mechanisms of Action of Nanobiopesticides on Pests and Pathogens 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Production and Formulation of Nanobiopesticides 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Agricultural Applications of Nanobiopesticides 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Future Prospects and Research Directions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Recommendation and Conclusion 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Mass Production of Mushroom for Animal Feed 71\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKonjerimam Ishaku Chimbekujwo, Ruth Ebunoluwa Bodunrinde, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, John Tsado Mathew and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Mushroom 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Mushroom Production 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Mass Production of Mushrooms for Animal Feed 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Mushroom Substrate (Spent) for Feed 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Mushroom Substrate (Spent) for Poultry 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Mushroom Substrate (Spent) for Ruminants 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Benefits of Feeding Animals with Mushrooms 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Conclusion 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Application of Mushrooms in Management of Soil-Borne Parasites, Nematodes, Bacteria and Fungi 85\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAisha Bisola Bello, Abdullahi Idris Dabban, Wuna Muhammad Muhammad, Adioha Amarachi, Joseph Odey Oko, Hammed Opeyemi, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole and Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Soil-Borne Parasites, Nematodes, Bacteria, and Fungi 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Soil-Borne Nematodes 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Types of Soil-Borne Bacteria 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Types of Soil-Borne Fungi 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Mushrooms as Biocontrol Agents 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Mushrooms as Natural Biopesticide 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Mechanisms of Mushroom-Mediated Biocontrol 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Mushroom Species and Biocontrol Potential 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Advantages of Mushroom Biocontrol 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Challenges and Limitations of Mushroom Bio-Control 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Conclusion and Future Outlook 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Production of Stable Enzymes from Mushrooms with Numerous Biomedical Applications 123\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdris Abdullahi Dabban, Olorunshola Lucky Opeyemi, Mustapha Adamu, Bashaku Yakubu Dabban, Auwalu Bala, Oyegbade Samuel Adeniyi, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole and Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Classes\/Types of Mushrooms 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Portabello 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Morel (Morchella) 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.5 Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.6 Burnt Matches (Eutypellascorpia) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.7 Chanterelle (Cantharellus) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.8 Laetiporus sulphureus 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.9 Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.10 Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes) 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.11 Giraffe Spots (Endophora albobadia) 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.12 Destroying Angel (Amanita sp.) 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.13 Green-Spored Lepiota (Chloropyhllum) 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.14 Matsutake Mushroom 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.15 Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.16 Truffles 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.17 Shimeji 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Stable Enzymes Produced by Mushrooms 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Ligninolytic Enzymes 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.1 Lignin Peroxidase 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.2 Manganese Peroxidase 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.3 Versatile Peroxidase 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.4 Laccases 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.5 Tyrosinase 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Hydrolases 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.1 Cellulases 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.2 Xylanase 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.3 Pectinases 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.4 Amylases 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.5 Proteases 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.6 Esterase 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Stress Enzymes 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications of Stable Mushroom Enzymes 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Mushroom Enzymes as Antimicrobial Agents 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Mushroom Enzymes as Anticancer and Antitumor Agents 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Mushroom Enzymes as Antioxidants 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.4 Other Applications of Mushroom Enzymes 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Some Limitations of Mushroom Enzymes 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Relevance of Mushrooms for Biological Control of Diverse Biotic Agent Mitigating Against Agricultural Crops 159\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Abel Inobeme and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Benefits of Using Mushrooms in Pest and Disease Management 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Challenges of Mycopesticides 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Fungal Biopesticides 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 How Fungal Biopesticides Work 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Advantages of Fungal Biopesticides 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Challenges and Considerations of Fungal Biopesticides 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 Some Key Points Regarding Fungal Biopesticides 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Mycoparasitism 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Nutrient Cycling and Soil Health 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Companion Planting 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Challenges and Considerations 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7.1 Future Perspectives 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Discovery and Relevance of Novel Pharmacological Substances from Beneficial Mushrooms 183\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Abel Inobeme and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.1 Brief Overview of Beneficial Mushrooms 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.2 Importance of Discovering Novel Pharmacological Substances in Mushrooms 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.3 Beneficial Mushrooms as a Source of Pharmacological Substances 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.4 Historical Use of Mushrooms in Traditional Medicine 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Bioactive Compounds in Mushrooms 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Pharmacological Activities of Mushroom-Derived Compounds 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Clinical Applications and Relevance 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Challenges and Future Directions 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Application of Mushroom in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus 209\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdeyomoye Olorunsola Israel, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola and John Tsado Mathew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMushroom and Its Biomolecules 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMushroom and Health 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic Potential of Mushroom in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Application of Mushrooms in the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases 221\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnitan Emmanuella Lawal, Frances Iseghohi, Aishat Sani Rabiu, Amarachi Rosemary Osi, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Selected Medicinal Mushrooms 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Ganoderma lucidum 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Hericium erinaceus (Lions Mane Mushroom) 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Agaricus bisporus 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Nutritional Composition of Mushrooms 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Bioactive Compounds in Mushrooms 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 The Polysaccharide 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Terpenoids 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Steroids 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.4 Phenolics 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.5 Alkaloids 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Cardioprotective Effect of Mushrooms 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusion 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Application of Mushroom in the Regulation of Gut Microbiome and Maintenance of Gut Health 239\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdeyomoye Olorunsola Israel, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola and John Tsado Mathew\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGut Microbiome in Health and Disease 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMushrooms and Their Derived Bioactive Molecules 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits of Edible Mushroom Associated with Maintenance of Gut Health 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Applications of Mushrooms in the Management of Cancers 251\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTsado Priscilla Yetu, Iseghohi Frances, Sani Rabiu Aishat, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Idris Abdullahi Dabban, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Cancer 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Types of Cancer 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Mushrooms 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 Major Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Mushroom 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.1 Metabolites with a Substantial Molecular Weight 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.2 Metabolites with a Low Molecular Weight 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.3 Polyphenolic Compounds (Styrylpyrone-Class of Phenols) 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2 Mechanisms by Which Certain Mushrooms Exhibit Anti-Cancer Effects 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2.1 Immune Modulation 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2.2 Angiogenesis 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2.3 DNA Repair Inhibition 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2.4 Apoptosis 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2.5 Metastasis 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3 Some Mushrooms and Their Anti-Cancer Properties 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.1 Agaricus bisporus 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.2 Antrodia cinnamomea 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.3 Cordyceps sinensis 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.4 Coriolus versicolor 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.5 Ganoderma lucidum 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.6 Grifola frondosa (Maitake) 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.7 Lentinula edodes (Shitake) 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3.8 Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4 Exploring Novel Mushroom-Derived Therapies for Cancer 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4.1 Vaccinotherapy 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4.2 Nanovectors for Drug Delivery 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Conclusion 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Applications of Mushrooms as Immune Boosters 289\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret Ikhiwili Oniha, Clement Shina Olusanya, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Priscilla Yetu Tsado, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola and Adeyomoye Olorunsola Israel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Mushroom Composites 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 β-Glucans and Their Nutritional Components 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Antiproliferative and Other Human Health Reactions of Medicinal Mushrooms 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 The Influence of Mushroom on the Taphonomic Process of Cadaver 307\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilly Barinem Vidona, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and Charity Willy-Vidona\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Mushroom and the Fungus Phylogeny 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Mushroom Taphonomic Process 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Influence of Mushroom on Cadaver Taphonomy 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Conclusion 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Role of Nanobiopesticides Derived from Mushrooms: Recent Advances 317\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Tsado Mathew, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Abel Inobeme, Abdulfatai Aideye Otori, Elijah Yanda Shaba, Musah Monday, Yakubu Azeh, Jibrin Noah Akoji, Amos Mamman, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Eniola K. I. T. and Mohammed Bello Yerima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Environmental and Health Concerns with Chemical Pesticides 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Mushrooms as a Source of Bioactive Compounds 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Properties of Mushrooms 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.1 Antimicrobial Properties 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.2 Antiparasitic Activity 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Nanotechnology and its Applications in Agriculture 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Mechanisms of Action of Nanobiopesticides 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Benefits and Advantages of Nanobiopesticides 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Conclusion and Future Perspectives 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8.1 Conclusion 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8.2 Future Perspectives 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Nutraceutical, Mineral, Proximate Constituents from Beneficial Mushrooms 337\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Tsado Mathew, Abel Inobeme, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Abdulfatai Aideye Otori, Elijah Yanda Shaba, Musah Monday, Yakubu Azeh, Ismail Haruna, Amos Mamman, Jemkur Maurice, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Eniola K. I. T. and Mohammed Bello Yerima\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Nutraceutical Constituents of Mushrooms 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Mineral Constituents of Mushrooms 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Proximate Constituents of Mushrooms 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Variation among Mushroom Species 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Health Implications and Potential Benefits 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Conclusion 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Application of Mushrooms in the Promotion of Longevity 359\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictory Igiku, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Eniola K. I. 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