The Chinese increased the yield of tomatoes with the help of the mushroom

Published Apr 3, 2021

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A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveals a significant discovery by Chinese scientists led by Professor Jianguo Huang, showing that the tree fungus, Ceriporia lacerata, when used as compost, can enhance the yield of tomatoes without the need for fertilizers. This fungus is shown to convert elements into forms that plants can use, improving nutrient assimption and boosting tomato productivity, even in unfertilized soils. Additionally, the fungus use increases the ratio of sugar and acids in the tomato and the content of vitamin C. The research aims to address the environmental issues caused by traditional fertilizers and the challenges of climate change on agricultural production, as highlighted in a study showing that droughts have tripled in severity over the last 50 years, leading to significant crop losses and potentially worldwide food shortages.

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Chinese scientists have discovered the benefits of tree fungus in increasing the yield of tomatoes without fertilizers. This is reported in a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Tomato is a vegetable that requires a lot of nutrients when grown compared to many other crops. Usually, fertilizers are used for this, which often harms the environment. The fact is that they often evaporate, are washed out of the soil, or get into insoluble compounds in it. To solve this problem, some farmers increase the share of chemicals, which causes even greater harm to nature, as well as to the soil and crops themselves. Read also Palm oil can be obtained without harm to the environment A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences led by Professor Jianguo Huang, who has been dealing with this problem for several years, found a way out of the situation. They decided to use compost from the woody fungus Ceriporia lacerata, also known as ceriporium or white ...

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