Organic mushroom farming and mycoremediation : simple to advanced and experimental techniques for indoor and outdoor cultivation

Organic mushroom farming and mycoremediation Simple to advanced and experimental techniques for indoor and outdoor cultivation

Tradd Cotter, 1973-

Book - 2014

What would it take to grow mushrooms in space? How can mushroom cultivation help us manage, or at least make use of, invasive species such as kudzu and water hyacinth and thereby reduce dependence on herbicides? Is it possible to develop a low-cost and easy-to-implement mushroom-growing kit that would provide high-quality edible protein and bioremediation in the wake of a natural disaster? How can we advance our understanding of morel cultivation so that growers stand a better chance of success? For more than twenty years, mycology expert Tradd Cotter has been pondering these questions and conducting trials in search of the answers. In Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation, Cotter not only offers readers an in-depth exploration of be...st organic mushroom cultivation practices; he shares the results of his groundbreaking research and offers myriad ways to apply your cultivation skills and further incorporate mushrooms into your life--whether your goal is to help your community clean up industrial pollution or simply to settle down at the end of the day with a cold Reishi-infused homebrew ale.

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Subjects
Mushroom culture.
Mushrooms > Organic farming.
Fungal remediation.
Published
White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing [2014]
Language
English
Main Author
Tradd Cotter, 1973- (-)
Physical Description
x, 382 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781603584555
  • Introduction
  • Part I. The Fundamentals of Mushroom Cultivation
  • 1. The Ecology and Life Cycle of Cultivated Mushrooms
  • 2. The Seven Basic Stages of Mushroom Cultivation
  • 3. Choosing a Mushroom to Cultivate
  • 4. Choosing, Handling, and Storing Spawn
  • 5. Cultivating Mushrooms Outdoors on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips
  • 6. Cultivating Mushrooms on Compost and Livestock Waste
  • 7. Cultivating Mushrooms on Pasteurized or Sterilized Media
  • 8. Cropping Containers
  • 9. Natural Pest Control and Disease Management
  • Part II. Mushrooms for Life: Innovative Applications and Projects Using Fungi
  • 10. Recycling, Composting, and Vermicomposting with Mushrooms
  • 11. Urban Mushroom Cultivation
  • 12. Shroomin' Off the Grid
  • 13. Mushroom Products and Cutting-Edge Applications
  • 14. Mushroom-Infused Beer, Wine, and Spirits
  • 15. Mushroom Marketing
  • 16. Fungi in the Classroom
  • Part III. Advanced Techniques and Research
  • 17. Basic Laboratory Construction, Equipment, and Procedures
  • 18. Starting Cultures and Spawn Generation
  • 19. Storing Your Cultures
  • 20. Advanced Cultivation and Research Strategies
  • 21. Morel Cultivation: Research Update
  • 22. Introduction to Mycoremediation
  • Part IV. Meet the Cultivated Mushrooms
  • The Genus Agaricus (white button, portabella, and relatives)
  • The Genus Agrocybe (black poplar)
  • The Genus Auricularia (wood ear)
  • The Genus Clitocybe (blewit)
  • The Genus Coprinus (shaggy mane)
  • The Genus Fistulina (beefsteak)
  • The Genus Flammulina (enoki, velvet foot)
  • The Genera Fomes, Fomitopsis, and Laricifomes (amadou and related conks)
  • The Genus Ganoderma (reishi and other varnished polypores)
  • The Genus Grifola (maitake, hen of the woods)
  • The Genus Hericium (lion's mane, pom-poms)
  • The Genus Hypholoma (brick top)
  • The Genus Hypsizygus (elm oyster, shimeji)
  • The Genus Laetiporus (chicken of the woods)
  • The Genus Lentinula (shiitake)
  • The Genera Macrocybe and Calocybe (giant macrocybe, giant milky)
  • The Genera Macrolepiota and Lepiota (parasol)
  • The Genus Pholiota (nameko)
  • The Genus Piptoporus (birch polypore)
  • The Genus Pleurotus (oyster mushrooms)
  • The Genus Sparassis (cauliflower)
  • The Genus Stropharia (king stropharia, garden giant, wine cap)
  • The Genus Trametes (turkey tail)
  • The Genus Volvasiella (paddy straw)
  • Acknowledgments
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Resources and Suppliers
  • Index
Review by Booklist Review

Mushrooms are part of Nature's decomposers and constructors, the agent of habitat renewal, Cotter tells us. And mycoremediation is the use of mushrooms to create an effective biomass that can break down environmental and industrial pollutants. A microbiologist, mycologist, and organic gardener, Cotter takes a holistic approach, mindful of the mushroom's life cycle and ecological role, in this challenging guide to the indoor and outdoor cultivation of edible mushroom varieties. He also provides information on medicinal, industrial, and ecologically remedial applications. His in-depth exploration extends beyond cultivation to healing the people and the planet. The book's four sections cover the fundamentals of mushroom cultivation; innovative applications and projects, including alcoholic beverages; advanced techniques and research, including mycoremediation; and detailed descriptions of selected mushrooms. With plenty of photographs and other illustrations and comprehensive back matter, including glossary, bibliography, list of resources and suppliers, and index, Cotter's advanced how-to is best for those seeking serious mycological knowledge.--Scott, Whitney Copyright 2014 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

This comprehensive introduction to growing and utilizing fungi has something for all mushroom-inclined readers, be they individuals curious about growing edible fungi in their backyards or basements, prospective mushroom farmers setting up large growing systems, educators from kindergarten to college levels, or innovators experimenting with eco-friendly materials. In addition to providing step-by-step directions for growing mushrooms, the book foodies, amateur scientists, and activists with esoteric and advanced applications for them, such as mushroom-infused beers; "mushroom modules" that can be used for food, water filtration, or insect control in disaster relief; and mushrooms that can be "trained" to break down specific contaminants. Both practical and passionate, Cotter offers extensive and detailed information about mushroom biology, propagation, and remediation for novices. This refreshing take goes beyond typical how-tos, which only provide rote directions and absolute answers. He has equal interest in encouraging budding mycologists, mushroom growers, and mycoremediators to observe, experiment, and add to the knowledge of this mysterious burgeoning field. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Library Journal Review

Microbiologist Cotter came to mushroom farming in his 20s and quickly became hooked. He shares his enthusiasm for the practice in this wide-ranging book, which covers topics of interest for the beginning hobbyist to the market farmer. Starting with general information about the mushroom life cycle and growing techniques, it progresses into innovative applications for mushrooms and educational ideas using fungi, and then gets into advanced systems. The title concludes with a guide to specific mushrooms and methods for growing them indoors and outdoors. Highlights of innovative techniques include growing media and guerilla urban mushroom producing. More advanced and experimental projects are fascinating, such as the potential for mushroom farming on a space ship and advice on ways to cultivate morels. Emphasized throughout are low-cost and sustainable methods, with several features on how to grow mushrooms without electricity and in disaster areas. Cotter describes the "mushroom rescue modules" he imagines being shipped to disaster relief areas that can provide food, mosquito control, and water purification. VERDICT Because this title covers a lot of ground it will be extremely useful for mushroom farming enthusiasts at any level.-Margaret Heller, Loyola Univ. Chicago Libs. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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