Advances in substrate utilization of forestry wastes on cultivating edible fungi
China's forestry resources are abundant,with substantial quantities of forestry waste generated during forest conservation and wood processing.The potent carbohydrate-degrading enzyme systems in edible fungi can convert the nutrients in forestry waste into mycoprotein,active polysaccharide,dietary fiber and other compounds beneficial to human health.Utilizing forestry waste as a substrate for edible fungi not only helps to consume large amounts of waste but also addresses the shortage of raw materials for mushroom cultivation.This paper examines the current status of forestry waste valorization and its utilization as a substrate for edible fungi,discussing the feasibility and challenges of using forestry waste as a cultivation substrate.It also explores potential avenues for advancing the integration of forestry and mushroom industries,including macro-policy guidance,strengthening of fundamental and applied research,and establishment of a substrate production chain,with the aim of providing references to the production of edible fungi from forestry waste.