**4. Applications of Pleurotus Derived Nanoparticles**

Different types of metal NPs synthesized from oyster mushrooms are discussed above. Recently, they have been considered as valuable in various fields of medicine and industries. Schematic representation of different applications of metal NPs derived from *Pleurotus* is summarized in Figure 2.

**Figure 2.** Schematic diagram showing the applications of oyster mushroom derived nanoparticles.
