Mycelium Technology

Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of branching, thread-like hyphae spread throughout the substrate. In simpler terms, mycelium can be described as the root system of fungi. It grows by digesting organic matter in its environment and breaking it down into simpler compounds that it can absorb and use for growth. Mycelium plays an important role in the ecosystem as it is responsible for decomposing dead organic matter, recycling nutrients, and supporting plant growth. Mycelium also has many practical applications, such as the production of food, medicine, and biomaterials.