Biotechnology

Plant Sciences : Edible mushrooms are globally valued for their nutraceutical and medicinal benefits, recognized as a future superfood due to their low-calorie, high-protein, and nutrient-rich profiles. Their fruiting bodies contain numerous beneficial metabolites. Submerged cultivation provides a reliable method for producing mycelium biomass and bioactive compounds. These metabolites offer various health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-COVID-19 effects. As protein demand rises, consumers are increasingly turning to mushrooms as a meat alternative.