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This book, "A Journey Into Mycology: Exploring the Art and Science of Mushrooms" by Michael Crowe, serves as a comprehensive guide to mushroom cultivation. It covers fundamental aspects of fungal biology, ecological roles of fungi, and practical cultivation techniques.
The book is divided into four main parts:
Part I: Foundations of Fungi & Cultivation introduces the life cycle of fungi, the role of mycelium, environmental control systems, and setting up a mycology lab.
Part II: Cultures & Precision Workflows focuses on different mushroom strains, agar and liquid culture techniques, sterile work, and preparing grain spawn.
Part III: Substrates, Scaling & Fruiting delves into substrate science, sterilization methods, troubleshooting contamination, and fruiting conditions.
Part IV: Philosophy, Ecology & the Future discusses the "mycelial mindset," fungi's cultural and sustainable impact, and future applications.
The author, Michael Crowe, shares his personal journey and experiences in mushroom cultivation, emphasizing the importance of sterile techniques, understanding environmental factors, and patience. The book provides detailed recipes for agar and liquid media, comparisons of different grain types for spawn, and outlines a "Fruiting Conditions Framework" for various mushroom species like Blue Oyster, Lion's Mane, Pink Oyster, Shiitake, and Reishi. It also highlights the significance of fungi in sustainability, bioremediation, and waste recycling.
A Journey Into Mycology | eBook
$28.99