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The function of casing is to induce fruiting, support mushroom growth, and provide a source of water to the mushroom that compensates for its water…
The function of casing is to induce fruiting, support mushroom growth, and provide a source of water to the mushroom that compensates for its water…
The recent shortage of straw and hay in parts of North America and Europe has sparked a flurry of questions regarding what can be used…
LaFrance virus disease Of all the diseases confronting mushroom growers, none have been the subject of more confusion than viral diseases. Viral diseases can be…
Fungal Diseases The life cycle for fungal pathogens like Dry Bubble, Trichoderma, and Cobweb is simple, Figure 1. Spores germinate into mycelium, which forms structures…
We are observing that the amount of mycelium in the casing soil often leaves much to be desired. Ideally, thick mycelium strands should grow from…
One of the most effective ways to avoid diseases in the mushroom industry is a cook-out at the end (or beginning) of each cycle. To…
Dry Bubble Disease is a common fungal disease of the commercial white and brown mushroom Agaricus bisporus. Understanding more about the biology of the fungus…
Why is casing soil used? There are two main reasons: 1. the Pseudomonas putida bacterium; 2. to regulate evaporation. Mushrooms will not grow without evaporation.…