Golden oyster mushrooms from hobby kits declared invasive threat in UK
Golden oyster mushrooms, introduced through home-growing kits, have been spotted in the UK and are spreading aggressively in the US. The UK government has now classified them as a high-risk invasive species, as they outcompete native fungi and disrupt ecosystems. Mycologists warn that hobbyist breeding may have enhanced their reproductive capacity, urging containment measures.
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