Bioactive Compounds in Edible Mushrooms

Dr. Sylvester Izah is a lecturer at the Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria, and he holds a Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, a M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. Dr. Izah worked for an environmental consultancy firm for over six years, focusing on soil, water and atmospheric assessment. In the course of his career, he carried out studies on vegetation and biodiversity concerning species diversity and composition. With 220+ peer-reviewed publications including articles and book chapters, Dr. Izah's research is mainly focused in the fields of applied microbiology and plant biotechnology, herbal medicine, public and environmental health, risk assessment, bioenergy, toxicology, and biodiversity.

Dr. Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at the Appalachian State University, United States of America. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Seoul National University, South Korea, and his M.Sc. (Distinction) and B.Sc. (First Class Hons.) in Plant Diversity and Conservation and Plant Biology and Biotechnology, respectively, from the University of Benin, Nigeria. Dr. Ogwu has published 90+ peer-reviewed works and presented his results at international conferences. His research focuses on sustainable environmental development, soil microbial and geographical ecology, economic plant characterization for breeding and conservation, ethnobotany and biodiversity issues and policies. During his time as a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Benin, Nigeria, and the Centre for Floristic Research of the Apennines, Italy, he taught courses within the integrated natural sciences, mentored numerous students, collaborated with experts from diverse backgrounds and contributed to the European Union-funded NATURA LIFE research project on biodiversity and ecosystem management inthe Central Apennine region of Italy.

Dr. Muhammad Akram is an Associate Professor in the Department of Eastern Medicine, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan. He received his Ph.D. from Hamdard University Karachi-Pakistan. Dr. Akram was a chairman of the Department of Eastern Medicine and Surgery, University of Poonch, Rawalakot Azad Kashmir, Pakistan from 2015 to 2017. He serves as an editor and invited reviewer of several national and international journals. He has numerous publications and presentations to his credit, and he is an active member of several professional societies. Dr Akram has authored and co-authored 16 books, 74 book chapters and 350+ journal articles. Dr Akram's research interests include hyperuricemia, xanthine oxidase inhibition by some selected medicinal plants, enzyme inhibition, Indusyunic medicine, phytochemistry, poisonous plants, bioactivity, and phytopharmaceutical evaluation of herbal drugs and their natural products,biochemistry, and bioinformatics. 

Introduction.- Diversity and Environmental Issues.- General Usage and Nutritional Potentials of Edible Mushrooms.- Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds in Edible Mushrooms.- Preservation Adulteration Methods of Characterization and Quality Control of Bioactive Compounds in Edible Mushroom.- Future Prospect and Conclusion.