Blog posts tagged with 'cultivation'

Let's explore in depth one of the most fascinating and mysterious fungi in the Basidiomycetes kingdom, Tremella fuciformis, commonly known as "snow mushroom" or "silver ear." This article aims to dissect every aspect of this organism, from its complex taxonomy to its most modern applications in cosmetics and nutraceuticals, providing mycologists, mushroom growers, and all enthusiasts with a comprehensive and up-to-date resource.

Imagine you followed all the rules for growing perfect mushrooms: sterilized substrate, 90% humidity, controlled temperature. Yet, your mushrooms grow deformed, with thin stems and stunted caps. What went wrong?

In the fascinating world of mycoculture, while most enthusiasts focus on parameters such as humidity, temperature and composition of the substrate, there is a decisive but systematically underestimated factor: the complex and wonderful relationship between fungi and beneficial bacteria.