This study aimed to address the increasing demand for technologies preventing mushroom fly damage. By monitoring the annual occurrence patterns of pests over several years and accumulating data, we conducted an analysis to evaluate the efficacy of preventive measures applied before the surge in mushroom fly infestation, typically observed in May. For preemptive control, physical measures involved installing air curtains at cultivation facility entrances and placing sticky traps and insect traps around entry points to block external entry and reduce internal insect density. Additionally, we applied an organic agricultural material, Dalmatian chrysanthemum extract, weekly alongside chemical control measures. To assess the reduction in mushroom fly populations, yellow sticky traps (15×25 cm) were placed at three locations within the mushroom cultivation facility, and the occurrence patterns before and after implementing preventive measures were compared. Compared to conventional practices, the application of preventive techniques resulted in a significant reduction, with a 60% decrease from 15 levels of mushroom flies/m² to 6 levels of mushroom flies/m² in May and a 40% decrease from 10 levels of mushroom flies/m² to 6 levels of mushroom flies/m² in June. While achieving over 50% efficacy during the peak mushroom fly season with preventive measures, we identified complementary actions such as blocking external sources (gaps in cultivation facility doors) and maintaining cleanliness around cultivation facilities (proper disposal of spent substrate) for further improvement. Comprehensive analysis and safety studies, including correlation analysis with contaminants and pathogens, are recommended to ensure the widespread adoption of mushroom fly preventive techniques for safe and stable mushroom production in the agricultural sector.

Volvariella bombycinais an edible mushroom commercially cultivated in Korea and other countries. In this study, the culture characteristics and optimal growth conditions of milky mushroom strains were determined. The growth temperature and pH range of V. bombycinawas extensively investigated between 15 and 35oC and pH 3–11. For efficient cultivation, 20 types of nutrient sources were selected, specifically, 21 carbon sources, 6 organic nitrogen sources, 7 inorganic nitrogen sources, 13 amino acids, 9 organic acids, and 13 inorganic salts. The impact of each of the selected nutrition sources and their concentration on growth was investigated. The optimum temperature and pH were determined to be 30oC and pH 8.0, respectively. The optimum concentration of medium elements required for mycelial growth of V. bombycinawas determined to be as follows: carbon source, 0.7% Soluble starch; organic nitrogen source, 0.7% Soytone; inorganic nitrogen source, 1.0% (NH4)2C4H4O6; amino acid, 0.1% cysteine; organic acid, 0.07% lactic acid; and inorganic salt, 0.07 mM CaCl2.

The present study aimed at selecting a cost-effective substrate for king oyster mushroom based on the growth characteristics of fruiting body for use as a basic resource to ensure stable production on farms. Compositional analysis of substrates manufactured with different materials in each process revealed that the total carbon content was 42.24–48.22% higher and the total nitrogen content was 1.7–2.29% higher in the processed lot than in the control (i.e., substrate used by the farmhouse; 40.86% and 1.39%, respectively). Meanwhile, the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio was the highest in the control (27.9% vs. 19.12–27.88% in the processed lot). When cultured for 28 days, the mycelium growth was 11.5 and 11.3 mm in substrates 1 and 6, respectively, indicating the fastest growth; meanwhile, the values were 10.1–10.3 mm in the control and substrate 11, showing a similar tendency. Mycelial density did not differ significantly among the processed lots. Yield per bottle was higher in substrates 8 (205.95 g/bottle), 7 (178.51 g/bottle), and 11 (170.63 g/bottle) than in the control (152.2 g/bottle). Fruiting body quality was comparable to controls in all processed lots. Overall, economic effects, such as substrate material prices, should be analyzed, and stability evaluations, such as residual pesticide and harmful microorganisms, should be undertaken along with further detailed examination to ensure safe and stable production on farms.

The biological efficiencies of promising Pleurotus spp. were evaluated. Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus tuberregium,and Pleurotus sajor-cajuwere investigated at temperatures of 22oC, 20oC, and 18oC to determine their ability to adapt to temperatures that are likely to be found in subtropical regions. The experiment was conducted using a substrate comprising Popular sawdust 60% + cotton seed 20% + beet pulp 20% under a relative humidity of 65%. The results indicated that there were significant differences in terms of biological efficiency between the species: P. tuber regium 128.84% at 22oC, P. ostreatus 108.41% at 22oC, and P. sajor-caju is 80% at 20oC. The common temperatures at which all species showed the highest biological efficiencies were 22oC and 20oC. Therefore, the production of the evaluated species was equal to or surpassed biological efficiencies reported in tropical environments, thereby demonstrating a potential opportunity to adapt to tropical environments without compromising quality standards.

느타리 ‘흑타리’ 품종의 배양 중 고온스트레스에 의해 발생되는 미발이 현상을 구명하기 위하여 배양온도에 따른 생육차이를 조사하였다. PDA 배지에서‘흑타리’의 적정생육온도는 23~26 ̊C였고, 균사생장속도는 ‘춘추2호’에 비하여 빠른편이었다. 병내 배지온도는 초기에 상승하여 배양 중반에 최고점에 도달한 후 온도가 하강하였다. 배양 온도가 높을수록 배양기간은 짧아졌다. 배양온도 20 ̊C 처리구에서 배양기간은 25일 정도 소요되었으며, 미발이율은 1.8%, 수량은 139.4 g/병을 나타내었다. 배양온도 24 ̊C 처리구에서 배양기간은 20일 정도 소요되었으며, 미발이율은 4.2%, 병당수량은 132.1 g/병을 나타내었다. 배양온도 16 ̊C와 28 ̊C처리구에서는 미발이율이 증가되었고 수량이 감소하였다. 이 결과를 바탕으로 농가에서 배양온도와 미발이율의 관계를 조사하였다. 배양실 온도를 18 ̊C로 설정하고 배지품온을 28 ̊C 미만으로 관리하는 농가는 미발이율이 0.3~0.8%를 나타내었다. 배양실내의 온도가 20 ̊C 이상이며 환기가 잘 이루어지지 않은 농가에서는 미발이율이 3.5% 정도 발생되었다. 배양실 온도가 19 ̊C이며 배지 최고 품온이 31.3 ̊C까지 상승하는 농가는 미발이율이 8.2%로 높게 나타났다. 배양중 병내부 온도가 28 ̊C이상 상승하고 배양실내의 환기가 잘 이루어지지 않을 경우 미발이율이 증가하고 수량이 감소되는 경향을 보였다. 결과적으로, 배양실은 배지품온이 28 ̊C 이상 상승하지 않도록 배양실 내부의 공기를 지속적으로 순환시키고, 배양공간에 맞는 최적의 배양량을 넣어 관리하여야 한다.

버들송이의 기존품종의 단점을 보완하고 품종 다양화를 위해 단포자 교잡에 의해 육성된 ‘상강’의 주요 특성은 다음과 같다. 균사 생장적온은 26~28℃, 버섯 발생 및 생육온도는 18~20℃이며, 미송톱밥+밀기울+쌀겨+건비지(70:10:10:10, v/v) 배지에서 병재배 시, 배양온도 22~23℃에서 배양일수는 38일, 발이 및 생육온도 18~20℃에서 발이일수는 7일, 자실체생육일수는 5일로, 재배일수는 50일이 되어 ‘미황’과 같았다. 자실체는 개체

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