Lab 5 Journal Entry

Turkey tail mushrooms, scientifically known as Trametes Versicolour, are multicolored fungi that are often listed as being one of the most common fungi in North American woods. The life cycle of a Turkey-tail begins when the haploid spores are blown by the wind away from the pores. These spores hopefully land in an area with favourable conditions and begin to grow. Interestingly, this fungus breaks down the deadwood of a tree, using it as nutrients for itself while helping clear the forest for new growth. Finally, Trametes Versicolour is very useful in medicine and has been used to prevent and treat many ailments such as certain types of cancer (because of immune-boosting properties), obesity (because of protein-bound beta-glucan (PBG)), and respiratory conditions (according to traditional Chinese medicine).

Posted on October 20, 2021 04:45 PM by esosaobano