There are many different types of home mushroom growing kits, from the very simple cardboard compost boxes to slightly more sophisticated systems. However, the UK-designed […]
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PCR tests against pathogens
Traditionally, the presence of pathogenic fungi and bacteria in mushroom growing houses can be detected by culturing microbiological samples over several days. An Australian research […]
Opportunities for spent mushroom substrate reuse
In Hungary the amount of spent champignon mushroom substrate currently produced on a yearly basis is approximately 120-130 thousand tons. Only a small part of […]
Study on the energy requirements of button mushroom cultivation
In a recent article, Italian researchers analyzed how energy demand in large-scale mushroom cultivation changes over the entire production cycles. Nowadays energy efficiency is one […]
With special light traps against fungus gnats
The fungus gnats of the diptera order are considered the most dangerous pests in mushroom cultivation. Researchers from the ELKH Centre of Ecological Research (ÖK), […]
Smart Mushroom: smart management of spent mushroom compost
The EU-funded SmartMushroom project, carried out by 4 consortium members from Spain, Germany and Serbia, aimed to use the spent mushroom compost in a way […]
Mush Comb turns 25!
1 January 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Horst-based company Mush Comb! What better time to shine the spotlight on this successful family-owned business! […]
Using virtual reality in mushroom pickers training
Australia’s largest mushroom industry company, Costa Group, has partnered with a leading vocational training institute, Melbourne Polytechnic, to develop a VR (virtual reality) education program […]