After testing different bioluminescent mushrooms, the team discovered that ringless honey fungus (Desarmillaria tabescens) did a great job of producing luciferin, which is needed for bioluminescence.

This luminous wood is created through the interaction of the fungus Desarmillaria tabescens, also known as the ringless honey fungus, with non-living wood. The project is led by fungal researcher ...

Everything begins with a fungus, the ringless honey mushroom (Desarmillaria tabescens), a parasite known for its luminous qualities. Combined with balsa wood, it offers an intriguing mix ...