Tag: culture media

GROWING MUSHROOMS: NOTIONS OF STERILIZATION

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  In this article we will deepen into the part that is considered by many to be the most delicate in the processes of mushroom cultivation. Any lack of attention during this steps can lead to contamination, making all our efforts in vain. The first step in mushroom cultivation, taking into account that you want to go through all stages of their production, is to learn how to work with the culture medium, with sterilization methods and good laboratory practices so that there won’t be contamination in any stage of…

GROWING MUSHROOMS: MYCELIUM CULTURE MEDIA

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  When growing mushroom, culture media are usually medium solid and consist of a water base to which nutrients are added, and a compound with solidifying properties, which is normally Agar. The compound is mixed in the liquid phase, bringing the water in which the nutrients and Agar powder are dissolved to a boil. The liquid is sterilized and then poured into Petri dishes where it will cool and solidify to obtain a gelatinous consistency where it is possible to inoculate the mycelium to start the culture. The culture medium…