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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…
The Fantastic Roots of Mesquite Trees
Filed under: Fungi, Plants, Soil, and Gardens
When people talk about mesquite trees and their roots, the taproot usually gets all the attention. That makes sense. Mesquite is famous for sending roots astonishingly deep in search of water. Velvet mesquite roots have been documented at depths of about 175 feet under favorable conditions. But focusing only on the taproot misses most of…
Should You Remove Mushrooms From a Vegetable Garden in Tucson
Filed under: Tucson, the Sonoran Desert, and Desert Fungi
Generally, I would leave them. I have spent the last three years adding organic material to my backyard and trying to get something going in soil that started out looking pretty dead. A fungus making use of that material would not be my first concern. Whether the soil is doing well, or in the case…
