Chemical inhibition of asexual development leads to increased ultimate tensile strength in mycelial material.
Kelsey Gray, Harley Edwards, Alexander G. Doan, Walker Huso, JungHun Lee, Ethan Folmer, Ololade Lawrence, Mark R. Marten, Steven D. Harris
This study shows that inhibiting asexual development in Aspergillus nidulans with DFMO increases mycelial material tensile strength, with the highest effect at 5 mM DFMO.
bioRxiv · May 14, 2025 · PreprintBioengineering