👉 Saccharopolyspora is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae, commonly known as the "fungal potato" or "cabbage fungus". They are primarily found on the surface of plants, particularly those with deep root systems. These fungi produce a type of acid that helps to break down starches in the plant cells and convert them into sugars. The process is called fermentation, which occurs naturally in certain types of fungi such as Saccharopolyspora species.