Synthetic substrate for filamentous fungi
US4803800A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G18/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A synthetic substrate which supports the growth and development of filamentous fungi is disclosed. The substrate is comprised of a nutrient in a hydrated hydrogel matrix forming a capsule. In a preferred embodiment, the capsule has an irregular external surface to allow filamentous fungi to adhere thereto even when shaken. Also disclosed is a synthetic CACing agent which includes the synthetic substrate of the present invention, a method of manufacturing the synthetic substrate of the present invention and a method of cultivating mushroom spawn and cultivating mushrooms utilizing the synthetic substrate.
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