Sawdust, Spawn, and Shiitake.

Cotter, Van T.; Lanphear-Cook, Carol J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Sawdust, Spawn, and Shiitake.

Cotter, Van T.; Lanphear-Cook, Carol J.

Science Teacher, v55 n2 p44-48 Feb 1988

Deals with a fungus that plays an important role in the forests of Asia as a decomposer of recently dead trees and in agriculture as an important edible mushroom. Describes how to culture these mushrooms including materials, conditions, and troubleshooting. Gives ideas for classroom activities. (CW)

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Botany, Culturing Techniques, Laboratory Procedures, Mycology, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Projects, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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