Fungal biotechnology: From yesterday to tomorrow

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Abstract

Fungi have been used to better the lives of everyday people and unravel the mysteries of higher eukaryotic organisms for decades. However, comparing progress and development stemming from fungal research to that of human, plant, and bacterial research, fungi remain largely understudied and underutilized. Recent commercial ventures have begun to gain popularity in society, providing a new surge of interest in fungi, mycelia, and potential new applications of these organisms to various aspects of research. Biotechnological advancements in fungal research cannot occur without intensive amounts of time, investments, and research tool development. In this review, we highlight past breakthroughs in fungal biotechnology, discuss requirements to advance fungal biotechnology even further, and touch on the horizon of new breakthroughs with the highest potential to positively impact both research and society.

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Roth, M. G., Westrick, N. M., & Baldwin, T. T. (2023). Fungal biotechnology: From yesterday to tomorrow. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. Frontiers Media S.A. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1135263

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