Techniques For Mycology
How To Make A Mushroom Liquid Culture
What is a mushroom liquid culture? A liquid culture, also known as a liquid spawn, is a type of fungal culture that is grown in a liquid medium instead of on solid agar plates. It is commonly used in the cultivation of mushrooms and other fungi for commercial,...
How To Use Parafilm
How To Use Parafilm This is what we are going to be using:Why Use Parafilm?Parafilm is fantastic stuff. It is a film that you can use to seal up your petri dishes that prevents any nasties from getting in while remaining breathable. After working hard to keep...
How To Make Agar Plates
How To Make Agar Plates. This is what we are going to be making: Why Make Agar Plates? The benefits of using agar are numerous. To name a few: You can conserve mushroom strands for later use. For growing mushrooms you get the benefit of seeing...