Chinese medicinal mushroom production and product development

Author: Lin Shuqian, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts—General Principles and Specific Topics—with a total of 18 chapters. The General Principles section focuses on the research and development process of medicinal fungal products from the perspective of product development, emphasizing the procedures for product declaration and requirements, as well as the analysis and evaluation of product economic benefits. It briefly elaborates on the morphological structure, physiology, and metabolism of medicinal fungi; basic production methods, chemical composition, and extraction techniques of medicinal fungi; the fundamental principles of deep fermentation, control methods for key fermentation parameters, product types, quality control, fermentation equipment, and post-processing equipment. The Specific Topics section provides concise descriptions of the production, chemistry, pharmacology, clinical applications, and medical product types of over 30 important medicinal fungi, including Huanshuanjuncus, Ganoderma lucidum, Poria cocos, Poria cocos, Coriolus versicolor, Tricholoma edodes, Armillaria mellis, Armillaria tabescens, and Cordyceps sinensis. The cultivation techniques and operational processes introduced in the book are clear, standardized, and highly valuable for reference and guidance. It serves as a valuable resource not only for professionals engaged in new drug development, research, and pharmaceutical production but also as a self-study textbook for students and faculty in food and medicinal mushroom programs at universities, as well as for medicinal mushroom producers.