Potential Alternative Tree Species as Substrates for Forest Farming of Log-grown Shiitake Mushrooms in the Southeastern United States

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom-producing fungus. “Natural log-grown” shiitake mushrooms are favored by consumers and are often produced by small farmers and hobbyists in the United States. The tree species most often recommended as a substrate for shiitake is white oak (Quercus al...

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Main Authors: Gregory E. Frey, Tarik Durmus, Erin O. Sills, Fikret Isik, Marcus M. Comer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2020-11-01
Series:HortTechnology
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Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/30/6/article-p741.xml