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The Italian Oyster Mushroom: Biology, Ecology, Cultivation, and Bioremediation
An examination of Pleurotus pulmonarius, from its role in forest ecosystems to its potential applications in biotechnology. The Italian oyster mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) is one of several closely related species of oyster mushrooms cultivated for food. It is generally associated with warmer growing conditions than the familiar pearl oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), which makes it an…
Spent Mushroom Substrate Isn’t Really Spent
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When you grow mushrooms there is this point where the mushrooms are done and you are left with this block that looks like it has already served its purpose. You got the mushrooms out of it, maybe two or three flushes if things went well, and now you have this big chunk of sawdust or…
