Group 1 - The 2025 Edible and Medicinal Fungi Industry Chain Innovation Conference was held in Linqing City, Shandong Province, focusing on the theme of "Integration of Three Elements, Industrial Interaction, and Innovative Development" [1] - The conference gathered over 300 industry experts, business representatives, and government leaders to discuss innovative development paths for the edible and medicinal fungi industry, aiming to plan new blueprints for rural revitalization and industrial upgrading [1] - Key discussions included gene editing, resource utilization of mushroom waste, and the development of the mulberry mushroom industry, emphasizing the importance of standardization and collaboration between industry, academia, and research [1] Group 2 - Linqing City is actively promoting the protection of ancient mulberry resources and aims to build a comprehensive industry chain that includes seed selection, standardized planting, deep processing, and brand marketing [2] - The current planting area for edible and medicinal fungi in Linqing is 3,500 acres, with an annual output of 19,600 tons and an annual output value of approximately 300 million yuan [2] - The mulberry mushroom industry has developed a scale of 800,000 bags of mushroom spawn and 330 tons of mulberry mushrooms annually, with over 90 products developed, including traditional Chinese medicine pieces and functional foods [2] Group 3 - Linqing has implemented a "leading enterprise + base + farmers" model to promote the cultivation of edible fungi, which has increased employment and income for local residents [3] - The mulberry mushroom industry is integrated with cultural tourism, enhancing the medicinal value of mulberry mushrooms and the cultural significance of ancient mulberry trees, with annual tourist visits exceeding 35,000 [3] - Linqing has established a complete edible and medicinal fungi industry system, with "Linqing Mulberry Mushroom" recognized as a national special agricultural product and has received various national honors [3]

Group 1: Industry Development - The traditional Chinese medicine industry in various regions of Shandong is extending its industrial chain from cultivation to deep processing, enhancing rural income and efficiency [1][2] - In Juyecounty, the local industry has transitioned from merely selling raw materials to producing health products like mugwort fluff and pillows, generating an annual stable income of 1.5 million RMB for the town [1] - The total transaction volume of the traditional Chinese medicine market in Jucheng County reached 6.05 billion RMB in the first half of the year, with an increase of 18,000 acres in planting area [2] Group 2: Specific Products and Innovations - The development of products from mulberry mushrooms, known as "forest gold," is being promoted in Linqing City, with over 50 high-quality products developed, aiming for a production value of 350 million RMB by 2024 [2] - The Jinan Yuesheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Planting Cooperative focuses on developing extracts and health foods from various medicinal herbs, with over 10,000 acres of Dan Shen planted, generating an annual income exceeding 30 million RMB [3] Group 3: Community and Economic Impact - The "Yandu Medicine Valley" in Weifang Anqiu City has established a comprehensive development model integrating high-end seedling cultivation, standardized planting, and processing, benefiting local communities [3][4] - Approximately 2,000 villagers are engaged in labor services and self-sustained wild-like cultivation of medicinal herbs, leading to an income increase of 600 million RMB, with an average annual increase of over 40,000 RMB per person [4]