Quantifying fungal growth in 3D: An ergosterol-based method to distinguish growth modes

Natalie Nussbaum; Laura Balmelli; Nadja Steiger; Laura Nyström; Peter Fischer; Patrick A. Rühs

doi:10.1039/d5ma00811e

January 1, 2025Materials AdvancesOpen Access

Quantifying fungal growth in 3D: An ergosterol-based method to distinguish growth modes

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Key Points

The ergosterol-based method distinguishes between different modes of fungal growth, enhancing biomass measurement.
Fungal growth is observed as hyphal extension on the surface, network densification, and invasive growth into the substrate.
This innovative approach allows for accurate quantification of mycelium, promoting better understanding of fungal interactions.
The technique addresses limitations in traditional measurement methods, facilitating more precise assessments of fungal biomass.

Implication

This method quantifies fungal growth modes in three dimensions, suggesting precise biomass assessment.

Abstract

Mycelium colonization of fungi on solid substrates occurs in three dimensions: Hyphal extension on the substrate surface, mycelium network densification, and invasive hyphal growth into the substrate. Quantifying fungal biomass...

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Nussbaum et al. (2025) studied this question.

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