From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 01 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!ames!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!usc!cs.utexas.edu!convex!news.duke.edu!concert!inxs.concert.net!taco.cc.ncsu.edu!news From: csh@eos.ncsu.edu (Chuck Henkel) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Look-alikes for Amanita caesarea? Date: 02 Aug 1994 01:04:23 GMT Organization: NCSU Nuclear Engineering Lines: 19 Distribution: world Message-ID: Reply-To: csh@eos.ncsu.edu (Chuck Henkel) NNTP-Posting-Host: ners6k4.ne.ncsu.edu X-Attribution: csh I was out hunting mushrooms yesterday at a spot here in the Triangle region of North Carolina. I came across many patches of what I took to be Amanita caesarea (A. umbonata?) growing in pine/mixed woods. These are very beautiful and distinctive mushrooms. But I'm curious just *how* distinctive: are there look-alikes for this mushroom? Which specific name is preferred? Since the mushrooms I found are definitely Amanitas of some sort, I obviously have no intention of consuming them. I'm just trying to get a feel for the degree of confidence I can have in identifying a species. I also came across *many* patches of what must be Cantharellus cinnabarinus. Are these as delectable as their more popular cousin? -- Chuck Henkel NCSU Nuclear Engineering From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 01 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK!b097709 From: b097709@HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Postdoc position in Hong Kong Date: 1 Aug 1994 22:41:08 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 35 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408020541.WAA04804@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF MUSHROOM Shiitake---Lentinula edodes A position is available immediately, as early as 1 Sept., 1994 for a recent PhD to conductresearch works in the molecular biology of basidiomycetous fungi cellulases and fruiting body development. The fungi used in the study is Shiitake, lentinula edodes. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology. Preference will be given to an applicant with experience in fungal genetics and familiarity with polymerase chain reaction methods. Major techniques to be used: RNA fingerprinting with Arbitrarily Primed PCR (RAP), protoplast transformation, nucleic acid hybridizations, and automatic DNA sequencing. Minimum annual stipend will be US$17,000. The annual stipend can be up to US$33,800, depending on the experience of the applicant and the availability of extra fundings. Initial appointment is one year and renewable for another year. Please send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. H.S. Kwan Deptment of Biology Science Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong H.S. Kwan From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 01 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!DARTMOUTH.EDU!Deborah.B.Pedersen From: Deborah.B.Pedersen@DARTMOUTH.EDU (Deborah B. Pedersen) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Fungal Promoters Date: 2 Aug 1994 07:23:54 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 6 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <11971462@prancer.Dartmouth.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Our lab is in need of a promoter which is expressed constitutively (and preferably at high levels) in Neurospora crassa. Does anyone have any experience with this or suggestions? Thank you in advance! Deborah Bell-Pedersen E-mail responses to Deborah.B.Pedersen@Dartmouth.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 02 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK!b097709 From: b097709@HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Mushroom MolBio Postdoc available in Hong Kong Date: 3 Aug 1994 01:16:16 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 35 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408030815.BAA20542@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF MUSHROOM Shiitake---Lentinula edodes A position is available immediately, as early as 1 Sept., 1994 for a recent PhD to conductresearch works in the molecular biology of basidiomycetous fungi cellulases and fruiting body development. The fungi used in the study is Shiitake, lentinula edodes. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology. Preference will be given to an applicant with experience in fungal genetics and familiarity with polymerase chain reaction methods. Major techniques to be used: RNA fingerprinting with Arbitrarily Primed PCR (RAP), protoplast transformation, nucleic acid hybridizations, and automatic DNA sequencing. Minimum annual stipend will be US$17,000. The annual stipend can be up to US$33,800, depending on the experience of the applicant and the availability of extra fundings. Initial appointment is one year and renewable for another year. Please send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. H.S. Kwan Deptment of Biology Science Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong H.S. Kwan From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 02 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK!b097709 From: b097709@HP720A.CSC.CUHK.HK Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Mushroom Mol Bio Postdoc available in Hong Kong Date: 3 Aug 1994 01:22:37 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 37 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408030822.BAA20962@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF MUSHROOM Shiitake---Lentinula edodes A position is available immediately, as early as 1 Sept., 1994 for a recent PhD to conductresearch works in the molecular biology of basidiomycetous fungi cellulases and fruiting body development. The fungi used in the study is Shiitake, lentinula edodes. Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology. Preference will be given to an applicant with experience in fungal genetics and familiarity with polymerase chain reaction methods. Major techniques to be used: RNA fingerprinting with Arbitrarily Primed PCR (RAP), protoplast transformation, nucleic acid hybridizations, and automatic DNA sequencing. Minimum annual stipend will be US$17,000. The annual stipend can be up to US$33,800, depending on the experience of the applicant and the availability of extra fundings. Initial appointment is one year and renewable for another year. Please send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. H.S. Kwan Deptment of Biology Science Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong e-mail: b097709@mailserve.cuhk.hk H.S. Kwan From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 02 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ee.und.ac.za!nntp.und.ac.za!pc057.ag.unp.ac.za!McGugan From: McGugan@micr.unp.ac.za (Brandon.McGugan) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: White Rot Fungi. Date: Wed, 3 Aug 1994 14:30:13 GMT Organization: University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Lines: 5 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pc057.ag.unp.ac.za Does anyone know of a selective media for the isolation of white rot fungi ( bacidiomycetes) from soil. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks Brandon From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 02 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!haven.umd.edu!umd5.umd.edu!d0ibm2.umd.edu!eric From: eric@d0ibm2.umd.edu (Eric Greene) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Sterilizing Mediums Date: 3 Aug 1994 14:03:04 GMT Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Lines: 7 Sender: eric@d0ibm2.umd.edu () Distribution: world Message-ID: <31o82p$q4r@umd5.umd.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: d0ibm2.umd.edu I have recently heard about a method for sterilizing growth mediums using a microwave as a substitute for a pressure cooker. If anyone has and information of this, such as how to do it, please let me know. Email please as I am not a regular reader of this newsgroup. Thanx in advance. -eric From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 03 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!uunet!news.delphi.com!rbaber From: rbaber@delphi.com (Ron Baber) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Great Smoky Mountains Date: 4 Aug 1994 02:01:31 GMT Organization: Delphi Internet Services Corporation Lines: 3 Message-ID: <9408032200591.DLITE.rbaber@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: Ron Baber Can anyone please advise re: mushrooming in the Smoky Mountains area. Types, best time,etc. Would really appreciate any information. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 03 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!bcm!usenet From: gsmay@bcm.tmc.edu (Gregory May) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Immunoelectron microscopy in filamentous fungi. Date: 4 Aug 1994 17:08:46 GMT Organization: Baylor College of Medicine Lines: 9 Message-ID: <31r7au$iu0@gazette.bcm.tmc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ai.cellb.bcm.tmc.edu X-Newsreader: WinVN version 0.82 I am interested in determining if anyone has performed immunoelectron microscopy in filamentous fungi. I am most interested in any studies that have been done on Aspergillus nidulans. If you know of such studies please provide me with a reference or two. Thank you in advance. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 03 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!quagga.ru.ac.za!nntp.und.ac.za!pc057.ag.unp.ac.za!TennentG From: TennentG@micr.unp.ac.za (Geoff.Tennant) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Casing variables Date: Thu, 4 Aug 1994 09:15:24 GMT Organization: University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Lines: 12 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pc057.ag.unp.ac.za I am a plant pathology student at Natal university in South Africa, and one aspect of my honours project is to investigate various casing media for the production of the white button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus. I am mainly investigating composted pine bark mixes with Canadian sphagnum peat but was wondering whether any other media have been successful. Air-filled porosity and water holding capacity are the two most important physical properties in the casing layer and data on these properties would also be appreciated. Geoff Tennant Pietermaritzburg South Africa From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 03 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!BULL.CC.USM.EDU!GLEN_SHEARER From: GLEN_SHEARER@BULL.CC.USM.EDU (GLEN SHEARER) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Neurospora/Aspergillus Date: 4 Aug 1994 16:21:55 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 8 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <940804.18211364.002373@USM.CP6> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Anyone know of a good reference book on molecular biology techniques for Neurospora and/or Aspergillus; e.g., transformation, vectors, gene knockouts, etc. many thanks From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 04 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!ticsa.com!ee.und.ac.za!nntp.und.ac.za!pc057.ag.unp.ac.za!McGugan From: McGugan@micr.unp.ac.za (Brandon.McGugan) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Ergosterol Bioassay Date: Fri, 5 Aug 1994 10:25:42 GMT Organization: University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Lines: 21 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: pc057.ag.unp.ac.za Has anyone worked on a ergosterol bioassay for fungal biomass determination in soil? I have a few papers on this topic but I would like to communicate with someone who has hands-on experience with this bioassay. I intend using methanol or ethanol and ultra-sonication for the extraction. The soil I'm extracting from is contaminated with a mixture of petroleum oils. Some of the lighter oil fractions will come off in the process, therefore the sample will have to be cleaned up before injection into the HPLC. I intend using a Sep-Pak solid phase extraction cartridge (C18). Will this do the job? Can soil samples be strored under refrigeration/ frozen without significant loss of ergosterol say for 2-3 months? Any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks Brandon University of Natal Pietermaritzburg South Africa. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 04 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!HARFANG.LOGIN.QC.CA!guy From: guy@HARFANG.LOGIN.QC.CA ("Guy Tremblay") Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Asking for mushrooms' chemicals info? Date: 5 Aug 1994 07:09:55 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 10 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <2e41fc7e.harfang@harfang.login.qc.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Hi! I am trying to find documentation on the ascomycetes and basidiomycetes products that have a commercial value. I was unsuccesful at finding that in my university's library. Documentation may be on the Internet and/or bibliographies. Thank you, Guy ... From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!msuinfo!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.cs.su.oz.au!metro!grivel!mihi.une.edu.au!rcorneli From: rcorneli@mihi.une.edu.au (Rebecca Cornelius) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Alternaria and others Message-ID: <6388@grivel.une.edu.au> Date: 10 Aug 94 01:01:33 GMT Sender: usenet@grivel.une.edu.au Lines: 19 Nntp-Posting-Host: mihi.une.edu.au I am currently researching into bacterial resistance into tenuazonic acid - a mycotoxin produced by Alternaria alternata, several other species of Alternaria, Pyrcularia oryzae (which causes rice blast) and Phoma sorghina which affects other grain crops. Apart from sythesizing the toxin I was wondering if anyone could tell my of any other similarities between these fungi. I have a very basic understanding of mycology and am particularly interested in any morphological similarities. Thanks! Bec Cornelius Dept. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Nutrition University of New England Armidale N.S.W. 2351 Australia rcorneli@mihi.une.edu.au From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!daresbury!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!news.delphi.com!rbaber From: rbaber@delphi.com (Ron Baber) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Michigan Mushrooming Date: 10 Aug 1994 00:41:03 GMT Organization: Delphi Internet Services Corporation Lines: 3 Message-ID: <9408092039592.DLITE.rbaber@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: Ron Baber Would greatly appreciate any info re: Fall mushrooming in Michigan. Places,times of year, types,etc. Any info would be helpful. Thanx. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!daresbury!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!news.delphi.com!rbaber From: rbaber@delphi.com (Ron Baber) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Smoky Mountains Date: 10 Aug 1994 00:40:46 GMT Organization: Delphi Internet Services Corporation Lines: 9 Message-ID: <9408092039591.DLITE.rbaber@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com X-To: Ron Baber Just returned from the Smokies. They have had a lot of rain this summer and it's making the 'shrooming great. They're working on the road between Gatlinsburg and Cades Cove. On the detour road we found quite a few of the large puffballs (Calvatia Booniana), a sackfull of Fat Hens (Sparassis), literally tons of Chanterelles(Siberius), even a few Boletus EDulus, and a smattering of other varieties. We've been eating 'shrooms for three days and tonight we're having "Sparassis" soup. Good pick'n! By the way, let's have some other "find reports". From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!DELPHI.COM!MARBUT From: MARBUT@DELPHI.COM Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: mycorrhizal fungi Date: 9 Aug 1994 20:11:32 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 4 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <01HFPZYF0DPI8X2YVR@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Can anyone help me with information about mycorrhizal fungi and symbionts. I have not been able to access databases without specific scientific names. If any one can provide a list of known mycorrhizae or info on a specific text r/t this subject I would be very appreciative. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!ames!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!news.doit.wisc.edu!post.its.mcw.edu!not-for-mail From: mander@post.its.mcw.edu (Matt Anderson) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Monches Woods, Wisc. Date: 10 Aug 1994 08:05:28 -0500 Organization: Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI) Lines: 19 Distribution: world Message-ID: <32ajao$oc1@post.its.mcw.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: post.its.mcw.edu Well, a previous post asked for reports of mushroom forays, so here goes. Over the past weekend we went to Monches Woods Ice age Trail in Wisconsin (just outside Mequon, near Milwaukee, at the westmost point of highway Q). We found about two-dozen different species, including a large amount of chanterelles. We were not 100% sure of any other species, but there were some large ramarias, a few russulas, several boletus (getting mushy, though), and several other species. We also found a small group of what we believe were black chanterelles (black trumpets/horns of plenty), and a couple white chanterelles. We often run into boletes in the north woods of wisconsin, but don't really know how to tell the difference among the different species. Any help would be appreciated, especially in identifying edulis. Trevor Hyde c/o mander@post.its.mcw.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 09 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca!herman.cs.uoguelph.ca!lmelvill From: lmelvill@uoguelph.ca (Lewis Melville) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: mycorrhizal fungi Date: 10 Aug 1994 13:06:32 GMT Organization: University of Guelph Lines: 12 Distribution: world Message-ID: <32ajco$ftm@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> References: <01HFPZYF0DPI8X2YVR@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: herman.cs.uoguelph.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] MARBUT@DELPHI.COM wrote: : Can anyone help me with information about mycorrhizal fungi and symbionts. : I have not been able to access databases without specific scientific : names. If any one can provide a list of known mycorrhizae or info on : a specific text r/t this subject I would be very appreciative. Harley and Smith (1983) have a good survey book. There are thousands of publications and scores of books. Just for starters look up Pisolithus tinctorius, Cenococcum geophilum, Laccaria laccata or L. bicolor. For authors try S.E. Smith, J. Trappe, D. Marx, B. Mosse (VAM), J. Harley. For journals try: Mycorrhiza, or any of the major botanical journals, or Transactions of the British Mycological Society etc.etc. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 10 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!guru.med.cornell.edu!news From: fgrun@med.cornell.edu (fgrun) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Mushroom forays Date: 11 Aug 1994 05:38:23 GMT Organization: Cornell Medical College Lines: 40 Message-ID: <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.0.2b4@mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Authenticated: fgrun on INN host guru.med.cornell.edu To all Fungophiles, A small group of us from NYC has been out almost every weekend since April into NJ, NY and southern CT. It was a very poor year for us as far as morels were concerned - nothing compared to last year's bonanza. The Winecap Stropharia were also disappointing. However, since about 3 weeks ago the chanterelles have been unbelievable. Black trumpets peaked at the beginning of August. I think you'll have to go further north (Albany and beyond) now for sizable quantities. I personally picked 8 lbs that weekend. The small chanterelle, yellow footed and cinnabar-reds are currently everywhere in southern CT/Westchester county. Also found a nice patch of large smooth chanterelles this past weekend - mmmm. A friend of mine came back with 4 crates of the normal yellows this week from upstate NY but he ain't telling where. SORRY (?) He also turned up with 65 lbs of assorted boletes with a lot of black velvets and two coloreds mixed in there. Personnally I've gotten a fair number of the sulfur yellow bolete and suillus species up in the Gunks. These seem to be most resistant to maggot attack ! Look for them along stream valleys especially if there are hemlocks or other coniferous trees. Other than these I found my first chicken mushroom (L. sulphureus) this week. Should be a good year for them. Can't wait for the Hens. Someone let me know if you find any (and where!). Of other interest - I've succeeded in sterilely cloning and expanding Chicken mushroom and Black Trumpet spawn on nutrient agar plates. The black trumpet spawn is very aggressive - it's takes about 3 days to crawl out of the petri-dish ! I'm going to try seeding some out this month. Does anyone have any experience or success in doing this ? I'll keep you posted of the results (probably not before next year) if it works. If you want to find out more, come by Nimrod's (70th St bwt.1st and York, NYC). Just ask for Wolfgang. We may be willing to share some info or maybe something more substantial for the appetite. Happy hunting! Felix GrŸn fgrun@mail.med.cornell.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 10 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!newsfeed.pitt.edu!uunet!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: brianmc@aol.com (BrianMc) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Mushroom references Date: 11 Aug 1994 00:22:10 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 4 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <32c91i$epn@search01.news.aol.com> References: <30sk0o$872@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com "Mushrooms Demystified" by David Arora is a good popular field guide. Arora keys out over 2000 species. Most of his work relates to the Western US, specifically California, but he also includes several Eastern species. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Fri Aug 12 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Ron Baber Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Monches Woods, Wisc. Date: Sat, 13 Aug 94 12:22:30 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 9 Message-ID: References: <32ajao$oc1@post.its.mcw.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1d.delphi.com X-To: Matt Anderson Thanks for the post on Monches Woods. Re:Edulis, they are of course one of the best edible. I"m reluctant, though, to give a discription due to the possibility of a possible dangerous misunderstanding. There are several toxic Boletes that are a little b ons and photos. Also, try to find an experienced 'shroomer to help you identifythem. Good luck and good hunting. ? From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 14 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!PCLSP2.KUICR.KYOTO-U.AC.JP!marek From: marek@PCLSP2.KUICR.KYOTO-U.AC.JP (Marek Tchorzewski) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Neurospora cDNA Library Date: 15 Aug 1994 01:52:55 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 19 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <9408150854.AA19857@pclsp2> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Hello Netters, For several month I have been working on Neurospora crassa, mostly enzymatic approach, induction, purification of an enzyme and so on. For my further study I need to pull out a gene , so my question is: does anybody out there have cDNA library of Neurospora crassa, any vector , any host. I will be very grateful for help in this matter. Marek Tchorzewski Institute for Chemical Research Kyoto University Uji, Kyoto-Fu 611, Japan Fax: 81-774-33-1271 Tel: 81-774-33-2594 e-mail: marek@pclsp2.kuicr.kyoto-u.ac.jp From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 15 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!gopher.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!guru.med.cornell.edu!news From: fgrun@med.cornell.edu (fgrun) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Westchester, NY/Fairfield, CT 'Shroom Report Date: 16 Aug 1994 00:54:09 GMT Organization: Cornell Medical College Lines: 9 Message-ID: <32p2nh$h48@guru.med.cornell.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.0.2b4@mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Authenticated: fgrun on INN host guru.med.cornell.edu Sat/Sun 13-14 Aug, Pound Ridge/Stamford Area Came back with 2 lbs of the small orange Chanterelles, a handful of Black Trumpets, assorted boletes and 6 lbs of Oyster mushrooms ! :) In addition found my first large puffball (8 inches), a young Black Staining Polypore and a baby 3 lb Chicken Mushroom (var. semialbicans; very pretty and tasted superb !) Anyone else have something interesting to report ? From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 15 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!BULL.CC.USM.EDU!GLEN_SHEARER From: GLEN_SHEARER@BULL.CC.USM.EDU (GLEN SHEARER) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: poly(A) signal Date: 16 Aug 1994 15:41:08 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 13 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <940816.17411756.014091@USM.CP6> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net I've been looking for info concerning transcription termination signals and poly adenylation signals in filamentous fungi especially Aspergillus & Neurospora. It seems that the so-called 'eucaryotic' poly(A) signal AATAAA is not common in these fungi. I haven't found much info regarding transcription termination signals. I would appreciate any first-hand knowledge about this. Many thanks. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 15 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!quagga.ru.ac.za!nntp.und.ac.za!pc057.ag.unp.ac.za!TennentG From: TennentG@micr.unp.ac.za (Geoff.Tennant) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Monches Woods, Wisc. Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 07:57:30 GMT Organization: University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Lines: 41 Message-ID: References: <32ajao$oc1@post.its.mcw.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pc057.ag.unp.ac.za In article Ron Baber writes: >From: Ron Baber >Subject: Re: Monches Woods, Wisc. >Date: Sat, 13 Aug 94 12:22:30 -0500 >Thanks for the post on Monches Woods. Re:Edulis, they are of course one of >the >best edible. I"m reluctant, though, to give a discription due to the >possibility of a possible dangerous misunderstanding. There are several toxic >Boletes that are a little b >ons and photos. Also, try to find an experienced 'shroomer to help you >identifythem. Good luck and good hunting. > > >? Dear Ron, In South Africa, no poisonous boletes are known. This, of course, does not mean that they do not occur here. I know of Boletus satanas, but what are the other poisonous boletes? 'Shrooming is definately a minority sport here, with our first book (guide) on local mushrooms only released this year. This makes me wonder whether they do occur in South Africa, and if they do, I'd very much like to know what they look like! An example of our incomplete knowledge of fungal diversity is that a new Psilocybe sp. (P. natalensis) was recently discovered in S.A. I have to agree with you though, boletes are definately in a different class when it comes to edibility. As you northern hemisphere mycophagists go into winter, we in the southern hemisphere are going into our rainy, and hence mushroom season (ha, ha!). Hang on, when is your mushroom season? (does it rain in your winter?- of course it does- silly me). Anyway, our winters are extremely dry, and 'shroomers avidly await the onset of spring. Of particular note in spring here is the beefsteak mushroom (Termitomyces umkowaanii or "kowe"- pronounced 'core wear'). This fungus has a symbiosis with termite colonies and can be as large as 1 meter in diameter! Furthermore they are a quite superb eating mushroom. Can you northern hemispherians match this? Geoff Tennant Pietermaritzburg South Africa From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 15 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mycoworld@aol.com (MycoWorld) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: mycorrhizal fungi Date: 15 Aug 1994 22:30:13 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <32p8bl$c5q@search01.news.aol.com> References: <01HFPZYF0DPI8X2YVR@delphi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <01HFPZYF0DPI8X2YVR@delphi.com>, MARBUT@DELPHI.COM writes: To get started with mycorrhizae you might try: The Ecology of Mycorrhizae by Michael F. Allen, Cambridge University Press, (ISBN 0 521 33551 1) in paper for about $30. It's technical, but readable. -Jerry- From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 16 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: jeffnagel@aol.com (JeffNagel) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Matsutake / pine mushroom info sought Date: 17 Aug 1994 03:08:01 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <32sd0h$7h6@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com I'm looking for anyone researching or familliar with matsutake (pine) mushrooms. I am a newspaper reporter in a region of northwestern British Columbia, Canada, where the harvest of these mushrooms is big business. I'm also interested in anyone who has knowledge of the commerce and trade in these mushrooms and their use in Japan. Cheers, Jeff Nagel The Terrace Standard Terrace, B.C., Canada. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 17 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!bcm!cs.utexas.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!news.duke.edu!solaris.cc.vt.edu!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: herbswa@aol.com (Herbs WA) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Matsutake / pine mushroom info sought Date: 18 Aug 1994 17:26:05 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 26 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <330jld$cv7@search01.news.aol.com> References: <32sd0h$7h6@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <32sd0h$7h6@search01.news.aol.com>, jeffnagel@aol.com (JeffNagel) writes: Here are a couple of people who might be able to help you out with information about Matsutake. If they can't, they will know who you should talk to. Dr. Sinclair Philip Sooke Harbour House Sooke Harbour House 1528 Whiffen Spit Road Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 Canada Front Desk: 604-642-3421 Front Desk: 604-642-4944 Sinclair's Office: 604-642-6293 FAX: 604-642-6988 Also, in Seattle Washington: Dr. Denis Benjamin Children's Hospital FAX at work: 527-3840 526-2103 work 526-2592 work From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 18 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!sunic!news.funet.fi!news.csc.fi!news.helsinki.fi!valt-pc3.pc.Helsinki.FI!HARMO From: HARMO@valt.helsinki.fi (Timo Harmo) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 12:40:21 GMT Organization: University of Helsinki Lines: 13 Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: valt-pc3.pc.helsinki.fi Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] I have just found this newsgroup. This looks very interesting, but before advertize this for our mushroom-enthusiasts I would like to ask about the purpose of this group. Is this meant for mycological discussions, or is there room for lay mushroom hunters (who respect mycology as a science also, naturally) to discuss things related to mushroom-hunting, exchange recepies and tricks for conserving mushrooms etc.? Or would the mycologists rather see us forming a separate group, rec.mushrooms or something like that? We have a rather active group of around 100 mushroom-hunters in a local group, and I believe quite many would be interested also in international contacts (comparisons of variaties of mushrooms and of amount of harvest etc.) -Timo Harmo From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 18 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!sunic!news.funet.fi!news.csc.fi!news.helsinki.fi!valt-pc3.pc.Helsinki.FI!HARMO From: HARMO@valt.helsinki.fi (Timo Harmo) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Mushroom forays (north/south?) Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 12:46:22 GMT Organization: University of Helsinki Lines: 9 Message-ID: References: <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: valt-pc3.pc.helsinki.fi Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: Trumpet for Windows [Version 1.0 Rev A] In article <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> fgrun@med.cornell.edu (fgrun) writes: >However, since about 3 weeks ago the chanterelles have been >unbelievable. Black trumpets peaked at the beginning of August. I think >you'll have to go further north (Albany and beyond) now for sizable >quantities. Which way does it work? I have always thought that the mushrooms appear earlier in the north and also disappear sooner. -Timo From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 18 23:00:00 1994 Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Path: biosci!bcm!cs.utexas.edu!natinst.com!news.dell.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!cunews!freenet.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!ae924 From: ae924@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Eric G. Snyder) Subject: Ontario, Quebec - Mushroom Excursions Message-ID: Sender: news@freenet.carleton.ca (Usenet News Admin) Reply-To: ae924@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Eric G. Snyder) Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Date: Fri, 19 Aug 1994 22:51:02 GMT Lines: 48 Sunday, Aug 21, 1994: 10:00am Montobello, Que. Meet at the tourist information kiosk. Bring a lunch. Michel Paquette (423-5110) Sunday, Aug 28, 1994: 10:00am Bowman, Quebec (Camp des Rangers). Meet at Val-des-Bois, route 307 north of Buckingham near the Post Office. 1 hr 10 minutes from Hull. France Biron (777-2743) Saturday, Sept 10, 1994: 10:30am Brennan's Hill, Quebec. Meet at Brennan's Hill Restaurant parking lot. Bring a lunch. Michele and Jean-Claude Robitaille. Saturday, Sept 17, 1994: 9:00am Salon du Champignon. Masham, Quebec. Meet at the covered bridge at the entrance to Lac Philippe. You are invited to visit a number of sites and habits of the region followed by a presentation of fresh specimens. Francoise Pettigrew (778-2076) Sunday, Sept 18, 1994: 10:00am to 6:00pm Tenth Salon du Chamignon. At the Jacques Auger Cultural Centre, 39, rue Leduc in Hull. Saturday, Sept 24, 1994 10:30am Val-des-Bois, Que. Meet at the Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette church on autoroute 50 outside of Buckingham (at highway 309). 1 hr 10 minutes from Hull. Bring a lunch. Madeleine and Christian Ollivier. Saturday, Oct 1, 1994: 9:30am L'Ange-Gardien, Quebec. Meet in the parking lot of the METRO shop in Buckingham. Bring a lunch. Robert and Jean Rutka. Saturday, Oct 8, 1994 Messines, Que. Meet at 10:30 at the entrance to the village of Bouchette on 105 north. 1 hr 30 minutes from Hull. Bring a lunch Cecile and Martin Rossignol (771-4971) Sunday, October 16, 1994: 9:30am Larose Forest, Prescott-Russell. Meet at the Vars exit on 417 in the direction of Montreal. 25 minutes from Ottawa. Bring a lunch. -- Eric Snyder - Ottawa, Canada : Internet training Targeted Communication Mgt : Broadcast fax services ae924@freenet.carleton.ca : Database marketing esnyder@hookup.net : Corporate communication From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 18 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!msuinfo!netnews.upenn.edu!wal6000a.udc.upenn.edu!gosfield From: gosfield@udcemail.udc.upenn.edu (Edward Gosfield) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 19 Aug 1994 21:22:39 GMT Organization: University of Pennsylvania Lines: 32 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3337qv$ngh@netnews.upenn.edu> References: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: wal6000a.udc.upenn.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : The Mycology Newsgroup was originally set up by mycologists and fungal : geneticists to facilitate exchange of scientific information about the : fungi. Of course, lay mushroom hunters and other enthusiasts are welcome : to "listen in" and contribute scientific comments and questions. However, : if you would like have a discussion group centered around mushroom : collecting, recipes etc, I think it would best be set up as a separate : newsgroup. : What do others who use the Mycology newsgroup think? I would like to see both groups in existence. Having no scientific expertise in mycology, but a reasonable 'educated layperson" background in genetics, molecular bio etc, I would enjoy the opportunity to observe mycologists doing their thing without undue interference from those of us whose questions might be too elementary and distracting. A number of other 'sci.*" newsgroups have sadly devolved due to the overwhelming presence of legitimate (?) but inappropriate 'lay' posts. On the other hand, as a mushroom hunter, eater, photographer, and lover of approx the last 20 years, i would also like the opportunity to confer, converse, and otherwise hobnob with my fellow hobbyists, in an oppropriate group. If we have some technical mycological questions it has been my experiencce that many of the academic mycologists are also hobbyists (OK Miller, Trappe, Bigelow (RIP),et al) and some academics will probably drop in from time to time if the rec.mushrooms group isn't too devoted to psychedelics(nothing personal intended) or irresponsible advice. How could this be accomplished? eg From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Thu Aug 18 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!UCDAVIS.EDU!bmtyler From: bmtyler@UCDAVIS.EDU (Brett Tyler) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 19 Aug 1994 09:25:35 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 32 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net At 12:40 PM 8/19/94 +0000, Timo Harmo wrote: >I have just found this newsgroup. This looks very interesting, but >before advertize this for our mushroom-enthusiasts I would >like to ask about the purpose of this group. Is this meant for mycological >discussions, or is there room for lay mushroom hunters (who respect mycology >as a science also, naturally) to discuss things related to mushroom-hunting, >exchange recepies and tricks for conserving mushrooms etc.? >Or would the mycologists rather see us forming a separate group, rec.mushrooms >or something like that? >We have a rather active group of around 100 mushroom-hunters in a local group, >and I believe quite many would be interested also in international contacts >(comparisons of variaties of mushrooms and of amount of harvest etc.) > -Timo Harmo The Mycology Newsgroup was originally set up by mycologists and fungal geneticists to facilitate exchange of scientific information about the fungi. Of course, lay mushroom hunters and other enthusiasts are welcome to "listen in" and contribute scientific comments and questions. However, if you would like have a discussion group centered around mushroom collecting, recipes etc, I think it would best be set up as a separate newsgroup. What do others who use the Mycology newsgroup think? **************** Brett Tyler Professor bmtyler@ucdavis.edu **************** From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Fri Aug 19 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!gopher.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!guru.med.cornell.edu!news From: fgrun@med.cornell.edu (fgrun) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 20 Aug 1994 04:57:45 GMT Organization: Cornell Medical College Lines: 21 Distribution: world Message-ID: <3342g9$h2r@guru.med.cornell.edu> References: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.0.2b4@mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Authenticated: fgrun on INN host guru.med.cornell.edu As an enthusiatic amateur mushroom hobbyist who is just starting to get into fungi-orientated research, this newsgroup is currently an ideal mix in my opinion. I do hope it continues to satisfy its original intent - i.e. allow for serious scientific exchange of information/questions. I think it can also accomadate secondary goals that may be less *hard core*. I think one of the problems that occurs with continually splitting newsgroups is that in addition you'll end up splitting people/contributions aswell until each newsgroup becomes so specialised that it won't satisfy anyone. bionet.mycology is specialised enough to attract only a small/medium following and yet accomodate a wide range of sublect matter. For me it only makes sense to split a newsgroup if it becomes unmanageable due to size. At present other diversions add more in terms of interest than subtract from the serious focus which prompted the newsgroup's creation in the first place. If more people visit it for whatever reason (that's mycologicallly related) than would if only they were checking to see if someone required a specific cDNA construct for Pleurotus, then the more effective the newsgroup becomes. If other people feel they don't want to scan 50-100 messages/week, then I'll be the first to help set up a new newsgroup that includes how to cook puffball steaks ! :) From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Fri Aug 19 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!gopher.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!guru.med.cornell.edu!news From: fgrun@med.cornell.edu (fgrun) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Mushroom forays (north/south?) Date: 20 Aug 1994 01:21:57 GMT Organization: Cornell Medical College Lines: 39 Message-ID: <333lrl$4gb@guru.med.cornell.edu> References: <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Posted-From: InterNews 1.0.2b4@mac101650.med.cornell.edu X-Authenticated: fgrun on INN host guru.med.cornell.edu We've noticed in past years when Black Trumpets have been plentiful in the NY/CT region, that the major first flush of mushrooms occurs in late July/early August. This is right during the hottest period of the year. Thereafter, we only see sporadic specimens. In Vermont, I've still found significant numbers until mid-Sept. We've also noticed this south-to-north trend with spring mushrooms like the Winecap Stropharia and autumn species like the Hen-of-the-Woods. All of these appear about 1-2 weeks earlier in northern NJ than they do in Westchester County,NY/Fairfield County, CT and New Paltz, NY (mid-Hudson Valley). From my understanding, many fungi are primed to produce mushrooms as a direct result of less than perfect growing conditions. These would include a) physical damage to the mycelium, b) depleted food sources, c) moisture stress and d) unfavorable temperatures for growth amonsgt others. Once a minimum threshold temperature is reached during spring, sustained mycelial growth can proceed. This would be expected to occur earlier and proceed faster in more southern lattitudes. An early start and faster growth rate imply that a crictical mass of mycelium is reached sooner in these areas, but also that the mycelium depletes it's local environment for nutrients at a faster rate. In cooler northern lattitudes, growth proceeds at a slower rate and may be limited by nutritional factors only late during the season; infact I would imagine that the decline in temperatures during the autumn probably sends a more powerful and direct signal for mushroom formation. Hence, the observation that mushroom seasons are shorter in the north but more intense (better synchronised). (cf Pacific Northwest - I've heard that Black Trumpet season is in Jan/Feb (??) on the Olympic Peninsula; climate is mild maritime. Any comments from someone out there ?) Ofcourse, life isn't quite as simple as this scenario ! For one thing, moisture conditions during the summer are probably more favorable in the Adirondacks/Vermont than they are in the lower Hudson Valley and CT. And then there are micro-climates to consider aswell ! Afterall, if I could accurately predict where they'll pop up every week I'd be doing this full time !! :) Does anyone out there have any good information as to what actually triggers Chanterelle species mushroom formation ? Felix From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sat Aug 20 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!internet!biosci!not-for-mail From: kristoff (David Kristofferson) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: UNSUBSCRIBING, BIOSCI ARCHIVES, ADDRESS DATABASE & BIOSCI FAQ Date: 21 Aug 1994 02:00:12 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 322 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408210900.CAA03303@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Four important items follow: How to cancel e-mail subscriptions to BIOSCI newsgroups, BIOSCI archive searching, the BIOSCI FAQ, and the BIOSCI User Address Directory form. 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Thanks again for your cooperation! --------------- please cut here and return portion below --------------- New information or Update to old record (enter N or U): date (DD-MM-YY): first name: middle initial: family name: job title: e-mail address: e-mail network: phone number: FAX number: institution: address1: address2: address3: city: state/province: country: postal code: research interest: research interest: comment: comment: comment: comment: comment: From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sat Aug 20 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!gaia.ucs.orst.edu!news.CSOS.ORST.EDU!microbe From: microbe@CSOS.ORST.EDU (Steven Carpenter) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Mushroom forays (north/south?) Date: 21 Aug 1994 20:53:20 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 61 Message-ID: <338es0$t37@jadzia.CSOS.ORST.EDU> References: <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> <333lrl$4gb@guru.med.cornell.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: csos.orst.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] f I might add, that much of the season information affects the mycorrhizal vascular plant symbiont (in the case of some Cantharellus) which must affect the fruiting of the fungus. Raw weather and soil conditions ultimately have a lot to do with control of strictly saprophytic fungi, but the mycorrhizal species undoubtedly are "monitoring" the state of the symbiosis (and, therefore, indirectly the daylength and carbohydrate conversions in their tree-hosts). A number of mycorrhizal mushrooms (including chantrelles) come up in the Pacific Northwest well in advance of wet weather - where I live, for example, the summers are characterized by seasonal drought (no rain for about 3 months), yet we are now seeing chantrelles and other mycorrhizal edibles. As the rains progress in the coming months, there will be more mushrooms. This is quite normal. I don't know of any decent research on the subject, but as a professional, this is an observation I have made on the fruiting of boreal fungi for the last 30+ years. -Steve Carpenter Abbey Lane Laboratory microbe@csos.orst.edu grun (fgrun@med.cornell.edu) wrote: : We've noticed in past years when Black Trumpets have been : plentiful in the NY/CT region, that the major first flush of mushrooms : occurs in late July/early August. This is right during the hottest : period of the year. Thereafter, we only see sporadic specimens. In : Vermont, I've still found : significant numbers until mid-Sept. We've also noticed this : south-to-north trend with spring mushrooms like the Winecap Stropharia : and autumn species like the Hen-of-the-Woods. All of these appear about : 1-2 weeks earlier in northern NJ than they do in Westchester : County,NY/Fairfield County, CT and New Paltz, NY (mid-Hudson Valley). : From my understanding, many fungi are primed to produce mushrooms : as a direct result of less than perfect growing conditions. These would : include a) physical damage to the mycelium, b) depleted food sources, : c) moisture stress and d) unfavorable temperatures for growth amonsgt : others. : Once a minimum threshold temperature is reached during spring, : sustained mycelial growth can proceed. This would be expected to occur : earlier and proceed faster in more southern lattitudes. An early start : and faster growth rate imply that a crictical mass of mycelium is : reached sooner in these areas, but also that the mycelium depletes it's : local environment for nutrients at a faster rate. In cooler northern : lattitudes, growth proceeds at a slower rate and may be limited by : nutritional factors only late during the season; infact I would imagine : that the decline in temperatures during the autumn probably sends a : more powerful and direct signal for mushroom formation. Hence, the : observation that mushroom seasons are shorter in the north but more : intense (better synchronised). (cf Pacific Northwest - I've heard that : Black Trumpet season is in Jan/Feb (??) on the Olympic Peninsula; : climate is mild maritime. Any comments from someone out there ?) : Ofcourse, life isn't quite as simple as this scenario ! For one : thing, moisture conditions during the summer are probably more : favorable in the Adirondacks/Vermont than they are in the lower Hudson : Valley and CT. And then there are micro-climates to consider aswell ! : Afterall, if I could accurately predict where they'll pop up every week : I'd be doing this full time !! :) : Does anyone out there have any good information as to what : actually triggers Chanterelle species mushroom formation ? : Felix From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!EFN.ORG!mlandman From: mlandman@EFN.ORG (Marshall Landman) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 21 Aug 1994 22:37:21 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 28 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net On 19 Aug 1994, Brett Tyler wrote: > At 12:40 PM 8/19/94 +0000, Timo Harmo wrote: > >I have just found this newsgroup. This looks very interesting, but > >before advertize this for our mushroom-enthusiasts I would > >like to ask about the purpose of this group. Is this meant for mycological > > The Mycology Newsgroup was originally set up by mycologists and fungal > geneticists to facilitate exchange of scientific information about the > fungi. Of course, lay mushroom hunters and other enthusiasts are welcome > to "listen in" and contribute scientific comments and questions. However, > if you would like have a discussion group centered around mushroom > collecting, recipes etc, I think it would best be set up as a separate > newsgroup. > > What do others who use the Mycology newsgroup think? I have found some of the discussions on the newsgroup too scientific for my interests. I too am more interested in the growing/mushroom hunting aspects of mycology. I would be very interested to see a newsgroup dediated to hunting/growing of mushrooms. Anyone out ther know hot to go about starting a new newsgroup? Is anyone interested in taking the lead? I'll keep tuned in. Thanks, Marshall Landman From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!galaxy.ucr.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!jobone!lynx.unm.edu!dns1.NMSU.Edu!bilbo!rpeter From: rpeter@nmsu.edu (Peter Herman x5495) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 22 Aug 1994 17:02:15 GMT Organization: New Mexico State University Lines: 19 Message-ID: <33almn$m4s@dns1.NMSU.Edu> References: <339ip9$e5d@smtp.tele.fi> NNTP-Posting-Host: bilbo.nmsu.edu In article <339ip9$e5d@smtp.tele.fi> Kari Tuovinen writes: >Let's not split the group as of yet, because the volume is still >very low. The current volume simply does not justify the establising >of another group. Also this scientific basis of fine for laymen to >learn something new. > I agree that this is true. One thing I would like to add though is a request about headers. Thusfar posters have been good at clearly identifying colleting/forey/cooking topics in the header line. As long as this continues, there should bee no problem in keeping all mycological topics in this group. I am one of those people who does mycology (microbial ecology and ecophysiology) for a living but who is an enthusiastic eater and occasional collector of mushrooms! Naturally, I am pleased to see both areas here. rpeter@nmsu.edu R. Peter Herman Biology, NM State UNiv From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!pipex!sunic!news.funet.fi!news.tele.fi!usenet From: Kari Tuovinen Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 22 Aug 1994 07:06:17 GMT Organization: Stream Technologies Inc. Lines: 13 Message-ID: <339ip9$e5d@smtp.tele.fi> NNTP-Posting-Host: rachael.sti.fi Content-Type: text/iso8859-1 Let's not split the group as of yet, because the volume is still very low. The current volume simply does not justify the establising of another group. Also this scientific basis of fine for laymen to learn something new. Regards, Kari Tuovinen Helsinki. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!ADMIN.OGI.EDU!freitag From: freitag@ADMIN.OGI.EDU (Michael Freitag) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Date: 22 Aug 1994 13:49:47 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 20 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net > The Mycology Newsgroup was originally set up by mycologists and fungal > geneticists to facilitate exchange of scientific information about the > fungi. Of course, lay mushroom hunters and other enthusiasts are welcome > to "listen in" and contribute scientific comments and questions. However, > if you would like have a discussion group centered around mushroom > collecting, recipes etc, I think it would best be set up as a separate > newsgroup. > > What do others who use the Mycology newsgroup think? > > I agree with Brett. Also, it seemed to me (judging from some of the previous messages to this group) that there already exists a 'mushroom hunting' newsgroup somewhere on the net. Although I am myself a mushroom hunter and gatherer and decidedly boletivore, I'd appreciate more science and less foray in this group. Michael Freitag OGI Portland, Ore. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!SUMMA.TAMU.EDU!dje0282 From: dje0282@SUMMA.TAMU.EDU (Dan Ebbole) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: one newsgroup or two Date: 22 Aug 1994 15:44:47 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 18 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408222244.PAA20223@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net I think most people would say that it is fine to have just one newsgroup. I'm not particularly interested in hunting/gathering but if the headers are clearly defined I can very quickly browse or delete en masse these messages. I do not believe that there are too many mushroom lover messages. I think there are too few research notes and comments. I am certainly as guilty as anyone else in not utilizing the newsgroup (I did post one or two messages and that probably makes me one of the more vocal research users). ------------------------ Dr. Daniel Ebbole dje0282@summa.tamu.edu Dept. of Plant Pathology and Microbiology Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-2132 From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!darkstar.UCSC.EDU!arapaho!nathan From: nathan@cse.ucsc.edu (Nathan J. Wilson) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Chanterelle season (was Mushroom forays (north/south?)) Date: 22 Aug 1994 22:15:01 GMT Organization: UC Santa Cruz CIS/CE Lines: 40 Message-ID: <33b815$fd@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> References: <32cdgf$3ph@guru.med.cornell.edu> <333lrl$4gb@guru.med.cornell.edu> <338es0$t37@jadzia.CSOS.ORST.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: arapaho.cse.ucsc.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] A perspective from central California coast. Steven Carpenter (microbe@CSOS.ORST.EDU) wrote: : A number of mycorrhizal : mushrooms (including chantrelles) come up in the Pacific Northwest well : in advance of wet weather - where I live, for example, the summers are : characterized by seasonal drought (no rain for about 3 months), yet : we are now seeing chantrelles and other mycorrhizal edibles. As the : rains progress in the coming months, there will be more mushrooms. For us in the Santa Cruz area there is a really big difference between the fruiting times of Cantharellus and Craterellus. Cantharellus cibarius and subalbidus (the yellow and white chanterelle respectively) grow throughout our season. Starting as early as September if we get some rain and continuing through April. The peak is typically sometime in January, but there are often big flushes before this. Of course we also get the ledgendary west coast monster chanterelles. It is not unusual to find half pound specimens and I have seen one that weighed in at 2 pounds and was over a foot across! I also understand that ours are not nearly as flavorful as the east coast variety which I find quite easy to believe. : grun (fgrun@med.cornell.edu) wrote: : : We've noticed in past years when Black Trumpets have been : : plentiful in the NY/CT region, that the major first flush of mushrooms : : occurs in late July/early August. : : (cf Pacific Northwest - I've heard that : : Black Trumpet season is in Jan/Feb (??) on the Olympic Peninsula; : : climate is mild maritime. Any comments from someone out there ?) Craterellus species (cornucopioides and fallax) here, on the other hand, are rarely seen before our cold season (January) and have their peak in March. Hence I always associate them with cold weather rather than heat. ------------------------- _________ Nathan Wilson <_________> nathan@cse.ucsc.edu _|_|_ It is no dream! Co-Science Advisor \___/ Matsutake are growing Minister of Local Forays | | On the belly of the mountain. Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz \_/ *83-- -Shigetaka From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Sun Aug 21 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!rutgers!mcrcr6!cmcl2!is.NYU.EDU!holland Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Bionet.mycology: mushroom-hunting, recepies etc? Message-ID: <33addn$1d8@cmcl2.NYU.EDU> From: holland@is.nyu.edu (holland) Date: 22 Aug 1994 14:40:55 GMT References: <199408191625.JAA18677@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> Distribution: world Organization: New York University NNTP-Posting-Host: is.nyu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lines: 9 With respect to the question of inclusion/exclusion of mycophagist- gatherer-amateur questions, please do include and intermingle them for a while, and if it turns out that they constitute a nuisance, then they can be split off. However it is quite possible that some of the academic-scientist folks would be happy to comment on issues raised by the other group (or vice-versa?):-) Bert Holland New York City From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!spool.mu.edu!torn!nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca!herman.cs.uoguelph.ca!jagerrat From: jagerrat@uoguelph.ca (John A Gerrath) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Black Yeasts? Date: 23 Aug 1994 03:54:59 GMT Organization: University of Guelph Lines: 13 Message-ID: <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: herman.cs.uoguelph.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I'm doing a survey of lithic algae here in Ontario and am (of course) picking up a great deal of fungi in the first stage of culturing. Most of the fungi are pretty easy to peg, but (again of course) some are fairly strange. Many of these have elicited the response "black yeasts". What are black yeasts? Where are they, taxonomically speaking, within the fungi? Are they fungi? What is a good source for identifying them? I'm getting some types exclusively from lichen fruiting bodies, is this odd? Why/why not? Please stop me from asking more questions! Thanks in advance. John Gerrath, jagerrat@uoguelph.ca From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!CREDIT.ERIN.UTORONTO.CA!bsaville From: bsaville@CREDIT.ERIN.UTORONTO.CA (barry saville) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: (none) Date: 23 Aug 1994 06:53:11 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 20 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <94Aug23.095326edt.34130@credit.erin.utoronto.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net In reply to Brett Tyler's comments on Timo Harmo's question. I'm a researcher in fungal genetics and would very much like to see more science in this news group, but; I feel the hobby mushroomers should not be excluded. Deleting their messages is not difficult and having this group on line for reference if one ever needs to locate a given species in a particular region could be invaluable for ecological or population studies. Dr. Barry Saville Barry J. Saville Department of Botany, U. of Toronto,Erindale Campus, (905)-828-3995 From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!bcm!usenet From: gsmay@bcm.tmc.edu (Gregory May) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Purpose of this news group. Date: 23 Aug 1994 13:23:02 GMT Organization: Baylor College of Medicine Lines: 44 Message-ID: <33ct7m$i24@gazette.bcm.tmc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ai.cellb.bcm.tmc.edu X-Newsreader: WinVN version 0.82 This posting is in response to the discussion that has been initiated regarding what sorts of things are appropriate to post on bionet.mycology. As the original "discussion leaders" for this group this seemed like a good opportunity to briefly review the history of the group and why it was set up in the first place. This group came out of a discussion at the Fungal Genetics Conference in Asilomar in March of 1993. The idea was for people with diverse interests in fungal genetics and mycology to have a forum for electronic interactions. This would give people a place to easily reach a broad group of people to send such things as meeting announcements, recruiting information, scientific questions, etc.. Since its inception about 1 year ago, I would say the vast majority of the traffic in this newsgroup has related to "mushroom hunting" discussions. To date this has not been an overwhelming load and, at least for those who subscribe using a newsreader, this is not a hindrance to the group. However, we think a large increase in traffic related to mushroom recipes and the like would probably completely eliminate use by the people the newsgroup was originally set up to serve. Thus, we support the idea of setting up a group on rec.mushrooms for such nonscientific pursuits. Messages felt appropriate for both groups can always be posted to both. There remains a question of why so little of the traffic in bionet.mycology is related to the issues we felt the newsgroup should be set up to address. Does this come out of: 1) a lack of need for such a group?; 2) an uncertainty about what sorts of things should be discussed?; 3) "shyness" about displaying ignorance?; or 4) some combination of all of these? While many of these problems can not really be addressed, some can. The present discussion seems like a good opportunity for people to say what sorts of things they would like to see discussed on bionet.mycology and what sorts of things could help each of us keep up with the field. One suggestion that we would like to make is that this forum could be used to help keep up with the literature. We propose that people post the Title, Abstract, and upcoming Publication Date for journal articles from their labs as soon as they are considered In Press and publication dates are known. Certainly there are other things people would like to see on this board. Lets have some suggestions and try to get this bulletin board more active for its original purpose. Tom Adams Greg May Leland Ellis From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!NCCCOT7.AGR.CA!LESSARDT From: LESSARDT@NCCCOT7.AGR.CA Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: isoenzymes Date: 23 Aug 1994 08:29:17 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 5 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <01HG8WFPFJCI001W7E@GW.AGR.CA> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Hello netters! Perhaps you can help me. I am looking for specific isoenzyme staining protocols which have been tested and found useful for differentiating between closely related fungal species. References or recipes appreciated. Thanks. Timbo end From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!CC.USU.EDU!SL1NG From: SL1NG@CC.USU.EDU Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Rhizopus control Date: 23 Aug 1994 16:20:00 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 12 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <01HG98HKR2V6D5CO6N@cc.usu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Mycologists, I am trying to study biological control of Rhizoctonia solani on sugar beets. I am having a problem determining the agent that is causing damping off and decreased emergence in unsterile soil in lab studies. If I plate on PDA I get Rhizopus spp. growing very quickly and cannot see any other fungus or bacteria growing out of dead plant tissue. If I use Rhizoctonia selection agar all I see is Rhizoctonia. Is there anything I can add to a general nonselective medium that will inhibit Rhizopus spp. but allow Phoma spp. Alternaria spp. and Aphanomyces spp. or other potential fungal pathogens to grow? Tahnk you, June Pounder Utah State Univesity email sl1ng@cc.usu.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Path: biosci!agate!ames!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!spool.mu.edu!torn!blaze.trentu.ca!ivory.trentu.ca!HRICHARDS From: hrichards@ivory.trentu.ca (Heather Richards) Subject: VAM keys? Message-ID: <1994Aug23.201821.19440@blaze.trentu.ca> Sender: news@blaze.trentu.ca (USENET News System) Reply-To: hrichards@ivory.trentu.ca Organization: Trent University, Peterborough Date: Tue, 23 Aug 1994 20:18:21 GMT Lines: 20 Hello all, I am going to attempt to key out (at least by genus, hopefully by species) some VAM spores from sugar maple trees. What I was wondering was whether the keys by the following people were the most useful and/or recent: Schenck, N. C. and J. M. Trappe. 1982. Taxonomy of the fungi forming endomycorrhizae: A. Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Endogonales) in _Methods and principle of mycorrhizal research_.(pages 1-10, ed. N. C. Schenck). Trappe, J. M. 1982. Synoptic keys to the general and species of zygomycetes mycorrhizal fungi. Phytopathology 72(8): 1102-1108. Or would other references be more useful? I'm not as familiar with the subject of mycology as I would like to be. (Or on using the editor for posting to newsgroups!) Thank you for your time and patience in reading this post, Heather Richards HRichards@trentu.ca From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Mon Aug 22 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!csulb.edu!nic-nac.CSU.net!gopher.sdsc.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!travelers.mail.cornell.edu!newstand.syr.edu!rodan.syr.edu!jworrall From: jworrall@rodan.syr.edu (James J. Worrall) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Almond Scented mushroom Date: 23 Aug 1994 14:54:35 GMT Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Lines: 14 Message-ID: <33d2jb$b9g@newstand.syr.edu> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: rodan.syr.edu >In a previous article, ar416@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Doug Brubacher) says: >> >>A friend showed me a specimen found in a wooded area--it looks >>like a russula species perhaps (evenly spaced, white, attached >>gills, white stipe about 1 cm thick). The cap is a golden brown >>colour and is dry. The interesting thing is the odour--a strong, >>pleasant scent of almonds (like Amareto). Does anyone know what >>species might have such an odour? >>-- Russula laurocerasi has an almond odor. J. Worrall From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!MOOSE.UVM.EDU!lvaillan From: lvaillan@MOOSE.UVM.EDU (Lisa Vaillancourt) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Asilomar program? Date: 23 Aug 1994 18:37:06 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 26 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <9408240136.AA126632@moose.uvm.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Hi All, Can anyone tell me when the registration and program will be sent out for the Asilomar conference next March? How do I get one? Thanks so much! P.S. Regarding the discussion about splitting the mycology newsgroup into two groups, one "recreational" and one "scientific" (could science also be recreational!?!): I think it would be fine to leave the group as it is. When I have a little free time, I enjoy reading about the different mushrooms folks find on their forays, although I am too timid yet to eat most of those I identify in the wild! So until the volume becomes a problem, I vote to leave it alone. At the same time, I would like to read more from my professional colleagues in this group, even chatty stuff about the latest weird result. Is it that people don't want to appear unprofessional by communicating preliminary or unexplained data? P.S.S. Some time back, I posted to this group asking about Novozyme. Thanks to all those who wrote with advice. The final result of the investigation is that there is something in the current batch of Novozyme that doesn't agree with Schizophyllum, although it appears to be fine for other fungi. I am now using a USB product called Mureinase that works very well for us. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: stamets1@aol.com (Stamets 1) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: growing edibles? Date: 24 Aug 1994 13:39:08 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <33g0js$123@search01.news.aol.com> References: <2tnnqv$moj@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <2tnnqv$moj@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu>, bmm1@freenet3.scri.fsu.edu (Bruce M. Marshall) writes: Our company Fungi Perfecti sells products designed for those interested in growing mushrooms. If you provide us with a mailing address, we'll send you a free color brochure. The mushrooms you probably saw were Shiitake, Lentinula edodes, which we grow alot of. paul stamets stamets1aol.com. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: stamets1@aol.com (Stamets 1) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Fear.... Date: 24 Aug 1994 13:37:06 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 20 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <33g0g2$10h@search01.news.aol.com> References: <2t8og9$lpv@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <2t8og9$lpv@search01.news.aol.com>, lulabeau@aol.com (Lulabeau) writes: I think your paraonoia is over-rated. We advertise in 13 gardening magazines - Organic Gardening, Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Vegetarian Times, Harrowsmith, Bon Appetit, National Gardening, etc.....99% of our customer base are gourmet mushroom enthusiasts. I am constantly surprised how the paranoia of some people actually blatantly advertise their intentions whereas if people stated that their interest is in growing Oyster mushrooms do not draw dreaded attention. Take it for what it's worth. Please send us your mailing address and we will send you a catalogue. If you have not seen my latest book, Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms, you might want to check it out. paul stamets/Fungi Perfecti FAX: 206-426-9377 Internet: Stamets1aol.com. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: stamets1@aol.com (Stamets 1) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: paul stamets & FUNGI PERFECTI is on-line Date: 24 Aug 1994 13:31:03 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 23 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <33g04n$tt@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com I am finally onto Internet. My address is "stamets1aol.com." For those of who are interested in cultivating gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, we have good expertise and an extensive culture library as well as many other items of interest. For a free color brochure, (not able to download), provide us with a mailing address. For our 80 page catalogue, more geared to mycological laboratories and the commercial cultivation of mushrooms, which sells for $ 3.00 (US) plus $ 1.44 for shipping, we can bill you. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me to join! Keep the mycelium spreading! paul stamets ps: Our fax number is 206-426-9377. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!JEEVES.UCSD.EDU!gold From: gold@JEEVES.UCSD.EDU (scott gold) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Mycology bb split Date: 24 Aug 1994 10:29:16 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 37 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <9408241728.AA25756@jeeves.UCSD.EDU> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net I just wanted to place my 2 cents with the comments of D. Reynolds below. Scott Gold >The mix of mycological experience in one bulletin board is interesting. The >traffic is modest. A good brief title allows editing of the messages. >So far the thrust seems to be quests for expertise or literature assist >from professional and student mycologists and mushrooming results in >local areas. > >There is no philosohical discussion nor debate as of yet. Maybe >the professional meetings and journals continue to fill this need. > >I agree with previous respondants on one matter. Information about the >originator of the message other than what is in the usual email >transmittal protocol makes a response easier. >-- > >dreynold@mizar.usc.edu >Don R. Reynolds Telephone 213 744 3232 >Research and Collections FAX 213 744 3482 or 213 746 2999 >Natural History Museum >900 Exposition Boulevard >Los Angeles, California 90007 Scott Gold C/O Dr. Martin Yanofsky Department of Biology University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA 92093-0116 U.S.A. Phone: (619) 534-7298, FAX (619) 534-7108 e-mail gold@jeeves.ucsd.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!BULLWINKLE.UCDAVIS.EDU!fztyler From: fztyler@BULLWINKLE.UCDAVIS.EDU (Brett Tyler) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Asilomar program? Date: 24 Aug 1994 09:24:12 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 21 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408241624.JAA09703@bullwinkle.ucdavis.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net At 6:37 PM 8/23/94 -0700, Lisa Vaillancourt wrote: >Hi All, > >Can anyone tell me when the registration and program will be sent out for >the Asilomar conference next March? How do I get one? Thanks so much! > If you are on the mailing list for the Fungal Genetics Newsletter and/or have attended the conference in the past, you should automatically receive the registration and program with the next Newsletter, which should be sent out soon. If you think you are not on the mailing list, you can contact Craig Wilson at the Fungal Genetcs Stock Center (fgsc@ukanvm.cc.ukans.edu) to get on the list. **************** Brett Tyler Professor bmtyler@ucdavis.edu **************** From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!igate.abbott.com!XUEI.XIAOLING From: XUEI.XIAOLING@igate.abbott.com ("Xiaoling X. Xuei") Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Subscription Date: 24 Aug 1994 09:02:48 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 5 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <01HGAA0VCMG4DO06Y6@PPDMR.ABBOTT.COM> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Mycology discussion group: I'd like to re-subscribe the mycology discussion group again, since I recently just started a new job. Thanks. Ling From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!CHEM.UCLA.EDU!rlw From: rlw@CHEM.UCLA.EDU (Richard Weiss) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Asilomar program? Date: 24 Aug 1994 08:16:59 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 12 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <9408241512.AA20833@uclachem.chem.ucla.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net The Eighteenth Fungal Genetics Conference will be March 21-28, 1995. Information will be included in the mailing of the Fungal Genetics Newsletter. Those who do not subscribe to the newsletter can obtain information and forms from me. Please send your name and address and I will mail all the available information. Dick Weiss Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry UCLA 405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024-1569 Tel. (310) 825-3621 FAX (310) 206-4038 Email rlw@argon.chem.ucla.edu or rlw@chem.ucla.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!MIZAR.USC.EDU!dreynold From: dreynold@MIZAR.USC.EDU (Don Reynolds) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Mycology bb split Date: 24 Aug 1994 06:17:48 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 20 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408241317.GAA05389@mizar.usc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net The mix of mycological experience in one bulletin board is interesting. The traffic is modest. A good brief title allows editing of the messages. So far the thrust seems to be quests for expertise or literature assist from professional and student mycologists and mushrooming results in local areas. There is no philosohical discussion nor debate as of yet. Maybe the professional meetings and journals continue to fill this need. I agree with previous respondants on one matter. Information about the originator of the message other than what is in the usual email transmittal protocol makes a response easier. -- dreynold@mizar.usc.edu Don R. Reynolds Telephone 213 744 3232 Research and Collections FAX 213 744 3482 or 213 746 2999 Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90007 From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!ee.und.ac.za!nntp.und.ac.za!pc188.ag.unp.ac.za!TennentG From: TennentG@micr.unp.ac.za (Geoff.Tennant) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Almond Scented mushroom Date: Wed, 24 Aug 1994 10:59:11 GMT Organization: University of Natal , Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Lines: 24 Message-ID: References: <33d2jb$b9g@newstand.syr.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: pc188.ag.unp.ac.za In article <33d2jb$b9g@newstand.syr.edu> jworrall@rodan.syr.edu (James J. Worrall) writes: >From: jworrall@rodan.syr.edu (James J. Worrall) >Subject: Re: Almond Scented mushroom >Date: 23 Aug 1994 14:54:35 GMT >>In a previous article, ar416@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Doug Brubacher) says: >>> >>>A friend showed me a specimen found in a wooded area--it looks >>>like a russula species perhaps (evenly spaced, white, attached >>>gills, white stipe about 1 cm thick). The cap is a golden brown >>>colour and is dry. The interesting thing is the odour--a strong, >>>pleasant scent of almonds (like Amareto). Does anyone know what >>>species might have such an odour? >>>-- >Russula laurocerasi has an almond odor. >J. Worrall Agaricus augustus, maybe? Geoff Tennant Pietermaritzburg South Africa From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!news.uoregon.edu!gaia.ucs.orst.edu!news.CSOS.ORST.EDU!microbe From: microbe@CSOS.ORST.EDU (Steven Carpenter) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Purpose of this news group. Date: 24 Aug 1994 02:59:14 GMT Organization: CS Outreach Services, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA Lines: 60 Message-ID: <33ed22$pst@jadzia.CSOS.ORST.EDU> References: <33ct7m$i24@gazette.bcm.tmc.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: csos.orst.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] I think you ought to leave well enough alone. As stated, there is so little traffic anyway, who cares?? Why clutter the net up with yet another dichotomy when this one is working fine. If your original purpose hasn't been served, it is clear another one has been discovered. In addition, there is no reason both interests couldn't post to a group with such a small traffic load. I wouldn't find it reasonable to split unless I found a couple of hundred posts I had to wade through. Yes, mycologists are shy. They need a healthy dose of powder-milk biscuits before they dare post. -Steve Carpenter Abbey Lane Laboratory microbe@csos.orst.edu Gregory May (gsmay@bcm.tmc.edu) wrote: : This posting is in response to the discussion that has been initiated : regarding what sorts of things are appropriate to post on bionet.mycology. : As the original "discussion leaders" for this group this seemed like a good : opportunity to briefly review the history of the group and why it was set up : in the first place. This group came out of a discussion at the Fungal : Genetics Conference in Asilomar in March of 1993. The idea was for people : with diverse interests in fungal genetics and mycology to have a forum for : electronic interactions. This would give people a place to easily reach a : broad group of people to send such things as meeting announcements, : recruiting information, scientific questions, etc.. Since its inception : about 1 year ago, I would say the vast majority of the traffic in this : newsgroup has related to "mushroom hunting" discussions. To date this has : not been an overwhelming load and, at least for those who subscribe using a : newsreader, this is not a hindrance to the group. However, we think a large : increase in traffic related to mushroom recipes and the like would probably : completely eliminate use by the people the newsgroup was originally set up : to serve. Thus, we support the idea of setting up a group on rec.mushrooms : for such nonscientific pursuits. Messages felt appropriate for both groups : can always be posted to both. : There remains a question of why so little of the traffic in bionet.mycology : is related to the issues we felt the newsgroup should be set up to address. : Does this come out of: 1) a lack of need for such a group?; 2) an : uncertainty about what sorts of things should be discussed?; 3) "shyness" : about displaying ignorance?; or 4) some combination of all of these? While : many of these problems can not really be addressed, some can. The present : discussion seems like a good opportunity for people to say what sorts of : things they would like to see discussed on bionet.mycology and what sorts of : things could help each of us keep up with the field. : One suggestion that we would like to make is that this forum could be used : to help keep up with the literature. We propose that people post the Title, : Abstract, and upcoming Publication Date for journal articles from their labs : as soon as they are considered In Press and publication dates are known. : Certainly there are other things people would like to see on this board. : Lets have some suggestions and try to get this bulletin board more active : for its original purpose. : Tom Adams : Greg May : Leland Ellis From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!PHIBRED.COM!duvickj From: duvickj@PHIBRED.COM Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: mycology newsgroup: one group or two? Date: 23 Aug 1994 19:10:07 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 8 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <9408240208.AA06805@gw1.phibred.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net I am comfortable with the groups staying together for now. While I'm at it, I'd like to reiterate an earlier plea that senders remember to include their E-mail address somewhere in the body of their message, as some of us have Internet servers that strip the individual's address from the header. Thanks to the organizers of this newsgroup for getting it started-- it's up to the rest of us to keep it alive! 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The Eighteenth Fungal Genetics Conference will be held on the Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California from March 21-26, 1995 (Tuesday - Sunday). Information and forms are being mailed with the Fungal Genetics Newsletter which is either in the mail or will be mailed shortly. In addition, the information and forms will be mailed to participants of the 1993 meeting. If you are not on either of these mailing lists or do not receive the information in the next few weeks, I will be happy to send the information to you. I can be contacted as shown below. Dick Weiss Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry UCLA Los Angeles, CA 90024-1569 Tel. (310) 825-3621 FAX (310) 206-4038 Email rlw@argon.chem.ucla.edu or rlw@chem.ucla.edu PS I will reply to all Email requests, but will mail the information. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!SUMMA.TAMU.EDU!dje0282 From: dje0282@SUMMA.TAMU.EDU (Dan Ebbole) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Asilomar program and attendance Date: 24 Aug 1994 11:05:33 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 28 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408241805.LAA28855@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Maybe one topic for discussion ought to be specifically how the Fungal Genetics Conference is arranged. Because of the ever increasing attendance of the meeting we are now forced to have several concurrent sessions. I would ask that sessions dealing with Neurospora, Aspergillus, and Magnaporthe (as there were at the last meeting) not be held at the same time since it is very important for me to keep up with work on all three. Also, last time in the Magnaporthe workshop, we discussed preparing a methods and protocol book for Magnaporthe (I think). Should we try to get semi-organized now so that at the conference we can essentially put such a manual together and discuss specifically what is to be included? >The Eighteenth Fungal Genetics Conference will be March 21-28, 1995. >Information will be included in the mailing of the Fungal Genetics Newsletter. > Those who do not subscribe to the newsletter can obtain information and >forms from me. >Please send your name and address and I will mail all the available >information. > >Dick Weiss ------------------------ Dr. Daniel Ebbole dje0282@summa.tamu.edu Dept. of Plant Pathology and Microbiology Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-2132 From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!VM42.CSO.UIUC.EDU!FGSC%UKANVM.bitnet From: FGSC%UKANVM.bitnet@VM42.CSO.UIUC.EDU (Craig Wilson) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Asilomar Meeting Information/FGN 41 Date: 24 Aug 1994 10:55:08 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 31 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408241755.KAA28433@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Lisa Vaillancourt asked when notices for the 1995 Asilomar Fungal Genetics meeting might be sent and who is responsible for sending them. The answer is that FGSC has the notices prepared by Dick Weiss. They will be sent to all Fungal Genetics Newsletter subscribers along with the Newsletter. The q question of when the Newsletter will be ready is the current cause of considerable wailing and gnashing of teeth. The newsletter was delivered to the printer July 5. I returned from vacation Monday (8/22) and was startled to find the finished product had not been delivered in my absence. A first phone call to the printer yielded the news that nothing had been done with it. A second call determined the pages are printed but have not been bound and I received a promise it would be done by September 16. After certain threats of violence were made, I was told extra people would be brought from the state of Kansas print shop so that I could receive delivery by Sept. 2. There we stand. I apologize to all subscribers for this delay, but this has never happened in nine years of having the KU print shop produce FGN. Newsletters and Asilomar notices should reach you all by mid-September. If you are not a FGN subscriber, contact the stock center and we will send you information about the Asilomar meeting to be held next March. The mailing address is: Fungal Genetics Stock Center Dept. of Microbiology Univ. of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS 66160-7420 phone 913-588-7044 fax 913-588-7295 e-mail fgsc@ukanvm.cc.ukans.edu Craig Wilson From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!swiss.ans.net!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: stamets1@aol.com (Stamets 1) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Need Help Growing Mushrooms Date: 24 Aug 1994 13:43:06 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 11 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <33g0ra$14m@search01.news.aol.com> References: <30rohe$15r@search01.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <30rohe$15r@search01.news.aol.com>, coolride@aol.com (Coolride) writes: Your questions are answered in both of my books, The Mushroom Cultivator and the just published Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms. We can send you information (free) if you provide us with a mailing address. Good luck. Mushroom growing is an extremely rewarding experience. Keep trying. paul stamets "stamets1aol.com." From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Tue Aug 23 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!uunet!newstf01.cr1.aol.com!search01.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ndpm@aol.com (NDPM) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Black Yeasts? Date: 24 Aug 1994 18:20:04 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 13 Sender: news@search01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <33gh2k$6dn@search01.news.aol.com> References: <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: search01.news.aol.com In article <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca>, jagerrat@uoguelph.ca (John A Gerrath) writes: What are black yeasts? We work with a black yeast Wangiella dermatitidis in the laboratory of Paul Szaniszlo at UT Austin. There are numerous so called black yeasts. Look for publications by M.R. McGinnis. He is an authority on the subject. Send us some of your yeasts if you want to. It would be interesting to see if Wangiella is among them. Regards. Phil McIntosh From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!MSU.EDU!DJJACOB From: DJJACOB@MSU.EDU ("David.Jacobson") Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Commercializing the net Date: 25 Aug 1994 07:54:42 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 12 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Distribution: world Message-ID: <199408251454.HAA04501@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net I welcome all people who wish to participate on this network, especially someone with the expertise and knowledge of Mr. Paul Stamets. However, I do not think the net is an appropriate place for advertising or marketing one's commercial ventures. Mr Stamets, please contribute to this bulletin board with the spirit of openness with which it was established and please refrain from advertising your business. Thank you and welcome to this lively discussion of mycology. David Jacobson Michigan State University djjacob@msu.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!metro.atlanta.com!mhv.net!news.sprintlink.net!redstone.interpath.net!ddsw1!godot.cc.duq.edu!news.duke.edu!news-feed-1.peachnet.edu!hobbes.cc.uga.edu!UGA.CC.UGA.EDU!BLACKMJ From: BLACKMJ@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Amateur Mushroom growing Date: Thu, 25 Aug 94 09:06:16 EDT Organization: University of Georgia Lines: 12 Message-ID: <1701D8011.BLACKMJ@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU> References: <33h7sl$a8g@odin.community.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: uga.cc.uga.edu X-Newsreader: NNR/VM S_1.3.2 > I am looking for a CA - SF Bay Area (pref) group >devoted to amateur Mushroom growing. I found a book called 'The >Mushroom Cultivator' by Stamets & Chilton, and it hasn't >scared me away. (yet!) > I'd like to meet with people who actually do this >before trying my hand at it. My interest is in raising some >edible varieties (not psilocybe..) for fun & profit. > Kestas Try calling your county ag extension agent and see if they know of anyone doing any mushroom "farming". If that doesn't work, try the state dept. of agriculture. Somebody in California should be doing this, and may be willing to show you their operation. From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!Austria.EU.net!newsfeed.ACO.net!swidir.switch.ch!univ-lyon1.fr!pasteur.fr!jussieu.fr!sxpo.fdn.org!techlink!lionel Message-ID: <1126760447.12719@techlink.techlink.fr> Date: 25 Aug 1994 00:10:31 GMT From: lionel@techlink.fr (Lionel Benhamou) Organization: TechnoLink, FirstClass Server Reply-To: lionel@techlink.fr Subject: Re: Mycology bb split Distribution: world Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Lines: 15 I agree with those people who think that this newsgroup should not be split yet. I have a lot of interest to read some scientifics texts and a lot of pleasure to read what sort of mushrooms are found in other countries. Is there french mycologist around here ? A bientot. Lionel lionel@techlink.fr ========================================================================== TechnoLink - FC Server - France | Renseignements : info@techlink.fr (33-1) 49 83 86 49 | Fax :(33-1) 49 83 81 17 ========================================================================== From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!daresbury!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!odin.community.net!odin.community.net!not-for-mail From: kestas@solano.community.net (Kestutis Sliupas) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Amateur Mushroom growing Date: 24 Aug 1994 21:49:25 -0700 Organization: Access InfoSystems Lines: 11 Message-ID: <33h7sl$a8g@odin.community.net> Reply-To: kestas%lith.UUCP@ucdavis.edu NNTP-Posting-Host: odin.community.net Summary: Looking for groups, journals, etc. Hi: I am looking for a CA - SF Bay Area (pref) group devoted to amateur Mushroom growing. I found a book called 'The Mushroom Cultivator' by Stamets & Chilton, and it hasn't scared me away. (yet!) I'd like to meet with people who actually do this before trying my hand at it. My interest is in raising some edible varieties (not psilocybe..) for fun & profit. Also, are there any journal or other articles directed toward the ammateur - home cultivator? Kestas From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca!herman.cs.uoguelph.ca!jagerrat From: jagerrat@uoguelph.ca (John A Gerrath) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Black Yeasts? Date: 25 Aug 1994 02:44:28 GMT Organization: University of Guelph Lines: 27 Message-ID: <33h0ic$hg7@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> References: <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> <33gd3p$sap@dns1.NMSU.Edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: herman.cs.uoguelph.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Peter Herman x5495 (rpeter@nmsu.edu) wrote: : In article <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> jagerrat@uoguelph.ca (John A Gerrath) writes: : >[SNIPPED] : >I'm getting some types [BLACK YEASTS] exclusively from lichen fruiting bodies, : [SNIPPED AGAIN] : I suspect that your isolates from lichens are on the lichen rather : than the fungal partner in the lichen. Yep. I didn't figure that they were actually part of the symbiosis, a parasite was more along my thought lines. I do find most of the yeasts everywhere (actually most often BELOW the surface, but perhaps they just show up better because the rock screens out most other things) but I find one particular type almost always on the yellow fruiting bodies of a crustose microlichen (no ident. on it, sorry). Are Black Yeasts generally like other yeasts in their habits and ecology? I gather from your post that they do not have any symbiotic attachments with anything. I may be a Botanist (I am), but these fungi are making me crazy with questions! From the green world to the dark world, thanks for the help. John Gerrath, Research Technician, University of Guelph, jagerrat@uoguelph.ca From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!daresbury!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!cis.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!malter From: malter@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Marc T Alter) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Help with ID please Date: 25 Aug 1994 02:03:19 GMT Organization: The Ohio State University Lines: 13 Message-ID: <33gu57$qtr@charm.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: beauty.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu Last week while visiting a local shopping mall I found an unusual looking clumps of fungus, growing up in mulch around trees. It looked a lot like hericium but not as delicate in appearance as I remember it. It was somewhat brown on the surface but whitish underneath. Looked a little like a cross between coral and cauliflower. Any ideas what this might be? Could it be hericium (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong). All of my mushroom books are boxed up at the moment. Thanks, Marc From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!daresbury!trane.uninett.no!eunet.no!nuug!EU.net!uunet!panix!zip.eecs.umich.edu!umn.edu!lynx.unm.edu!dns1.NMSU.Edu!bilbo!rpeter From: rpeter@nmsu.edu (Peter Herman x5495) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: Black Yeasts? Date: 24 Aug 1994 21:12:25 GMT Organization: New Mexico State University Lines: 41 Message-ID: <33gd3p$sap@dns1.NMSU.Edu> References: <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: bilbo.nmsu.edu In article <33bruj$728@nermal.cs.uoguelph.ca> jagerrat@uoguelph.ca (John A Gerrath) writes: >I'm doing a survey of lithic algae here in Ontario and am (of course) >picking up a great deal of fungi in the first stage of culturing. Most >of the fungi are pretty easy to peg, but (again of course) some are >fairly strange. Many of these have elicited the response "black >yeasts". What are black yeasts? Where are they, taxonomically speaking, >within the fungi? Are they fungi? What is a good source for identifying >them? I'm getting some types exclusively from lichen fruiting bodies, is >this odd? Why/why not? Please stop me from asking more questions! > >Thanks in advance. > >John Gerrath, >jagerrat@uoguelph.ca The black yeasts are a group of imperfect fungi(in the Hyphomycetes) which all have dark pigment and blastic conidiogenesis. The biggie in the group is Aureobasidium pullulans (Pullaria pullulans) There is a 1962 monograph on the group by Bridge Cooke that is useful in keying them out. (W.B. Cook, Mycopathol. Mycol. Appl 17:1-44). I suspect that your isolates from lichens are on the lichen rather than the fungal partner in the lichen. I have done some work on a specific symbiotic interaction with a gall midge (Lasioptera ephedricola) in gall formation on Morman tea (Ephedra trifurca). In the course of the study, I sampled a variety of plant leaves and stems as well as soil (though no lichens) and found A. pullulans nearly everywhere I looked. The literature lists it as cosmopolitan and common so this was not a big surprise. We are currently trying to do some DNA fingerprinting using Pollack's method (Appl. Environ Microbiol 58:877-883) in order to resolve some isues on the source of the inoculum found in the galls (adjacent leaf vs selected by the insect from a remote source). Hope this helps Peter Herman Biology New Mexico State Univ rpeter@nmsu.edu From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!emory!metro.atlanta.com!mhv.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.world.net!news.teleport.com!usenet From: "Ralph D. Arnold" Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: what fungi?? Date: Thu, 25 Aug 94 07:05:00 PST Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016 Lines: 9 Message-ID: <39917.rarnold@teleport.com> Reply-To: NNTP-Posting-Host: ip-a00.teleport.com X-Minuet-Version: Minuet1.0_Beta_15 X-POPMail-Charset: English To: stamets1@aol.com Paul, Congraduations on joining Internet. I have access to (unlimited) free hemlock woodchips. What variety of fungi might I be able to raise on these? Thanks! Ralph D. Arnold P.O.Box 889 Oregon City, OR 97045 rarnold@teleport.com From owner-mycology@net.bio.net Wed Aug 24 23:00:00 1994 Path: biosci!agate!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!gatech!swrinde!cs.utexas.edu!news.tamu.edu!acc-centris-5.tamu.edu!user From: AAT3230@VENUS.TAMU.EDU (Gus Trautweiler) Newsgroups: bionet.mycology Subject: Re: what fungi?? Followup-To: bionet.mycology Date: 25 Aug 1994 19:28:25 GMT Organization: Texas A&M University Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: <39917.rarnold@teleport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: acc-centris-5.tamu.edu In article <39917.rarnold@teleport.com>, "Ralph D. Arnold" wrote: > Paul, > Congraduations on joining Internet. > I have access to (unlimited) free hemlock woodchips. What variety of > fungi might I be able to raise on these? > Thanks! 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However, I do not think the net is an appropriate place for advertising or marketing one's commercial ventures. Mr Stamets, please contribute to this bulletin board with the spirit of openness with which it was established and please refrain from advertising your business. Thank you and welcome to this lively discussion of mycology. David Jacobson Michigan State University djjacob@msu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------- Since there were several postings asking s