Mushroom resources

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Read about the SCEPTREplus programme - sustainable plant protection products for horticulture

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Rodent control on farms

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Mushroom diseases

Research project M 059: Transfer of mushroom pathogen cultures from liquid nitrogen storage at Warwick University to Fera

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Bacterial blotch of mushrooms

Video: Webinar - Detection and control of pathogens causing blotch and green mould in mushroom cultivation

Research project M 063: Identification, detection and control of Pseudomonas species causing different types of bacterial blotch symptoms

Research project M 065: Detection and control of pathogens causing blotch and green mould in mushroom cultivation

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Brown cap mushroom virus

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Trichoderma aggressivum

Research project M 048: Trichoderma green mould diagnostic assays for improved disease management

Research project M 050: Trichoderma aggressivum f europaeum (Th2) - Epidemiology in bulk Phase 3 systems

Research project M 057: Influence of ammonia during compost pasteurisation and disinfectants on eradication of Trichoderma aggresivum (TH2)

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Fungal diseases in mushrooms - cobweb, dry bubble, wet bubble

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Mushroom virus X

Research project M 051: Developing an accurate, quantitative and predictive test for Mushroom Virus X

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Controlling exposure to dust and bioaerosols on farms growing common commercial mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus)

Research project M 061: Assessing bioaerosol concentrations in mushroom farm packhouses and growing facilities

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How to keep fresh produce safe to eat

Monitoring microbial food safety of fresh produce

Use of chemical disinfectants in mushroom production

Video: Webinar - Disinfecting irrigation water for use on fresh produce

Video: Webinar - Microbials - Keeping it clean

Video: Webinar - Microbials - managing risk in the production of fresh produce

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Introduction to fertigation

Research project M 056: Understanding Mushroom Nutrition - project aimed at improving yield, substrate efficiency and utilisation and flavour

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Peat and alternative material for mushroom casing

Research project M 053: Developing new sustainable mushroom casings in relation to supply of raw materials and mushroom cropping and quality

Research project M 054: Mushroom casings - screening of microbial populations in relation to mushroom quality

Research project M 055: Desk study/literature review of the potential alternative materials to peat in mushroom casing

Research project M 060: Developing alternatives to peat in casing materials for mushroom production

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Edible horticulture skills survey

Video: Webinar - Operating in a reduced labour market

Video: Webinar - Using LEAN techniques to improve labour efficiency in horticulture

Video: Webinar - Using your time effectively

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Mushrooms – Improving spawn-running performance

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Establishing a resilient water supply

Protecting the water supply for your crops

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Read the Mushroom Crop Walkers' Guide

International Mushroom Research & Development information