Advances in Propagation and Cultivation of Mushroom

This Special Issue focuses on the latest advances in the propagation and cultivation of mushrooms, highlighting key innovations that drive the sustainable and high-quality development of the global edible mushroom industry. It collects 17 high-quality papers covering varied mushroom species including Flammulina velutipes, Morchella, Hericium erinaceus, Auricularia auricula-judae, and Pleurotus giganteus. The Special Issue addresses core research areas such as optimized cultivation substrates using agricultural wastes, stress response mechanisms, germplasm resource evaluation, pest and disease control, circular agricultural models, and selenium-enriched cultivation technologies. Integrating digital intelligence technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, along with multi-omics approaches, the studies support precise regulation of mushroom growth and quality formation. Research achievements include effective substitution of traditional raw materials with corn cobs, crop straws, and herbaceous plants to lower costs and recycle agricultural waste; in-depth analyses of environmental and metabolic stress responses; the efficient evaluation and utilization of wild and cultivated germplasm resources; green and safe pest and disease management strategies; and circular agriculture systems that enhance soil health and crop productivity. This Reprint serves as a valuable theoretical and practical reference for researchers, producers, and policymakers, promoting the transformation of the edible mushroom industry toward high-end, intelligent, green, and resource-efficient production worldwide.