December 12, 2015
The Mushroom Shrine
The Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum) forms a semi-circular plate emerging from deciduous trees. Abundant across our hemisphere, it is non-digestible and...
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November 5, 2015
Undocumented migrant spores
For millennia, the geographical distribution of fungal species evolved very slowly: despite their infinitesimal weight, spores generally land only a few meters...
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July 9, 2015
Overview of poisonings in North America
Annually in the US, the North American Mycological Association registers very few deaths related to wild mushroom consumption, generally less than four per...
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February 4, 2015
Can Mushrooms decontaminate soils ?
Fungi, bacteria and plants break down their surrounding material; they absorb what is edible and neutralize what is harmful. Bioremediation is the planned...
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December 29, 2014
Fermentation DIY
The world of mushrooms is not limited to those that are easily seen with the naked eye – it includes countless microscopic organisms which work together with...
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December 3, 2014
Fungi discovered agriculture
More than 400 million years ago, fungi discovered agriculture : they began cultivating algeae and cyanobacteriae to meet their needs in carbohydrates and...
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November 23, 2014
Kombucha
Known in China for over 2000 years, Kombucha has gained worldwide popularity in recent years. A fermented drink, it is often said to have medicinal properties...
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September 30, 2014
The Book of mycophagous to Montreal
You love wild mushrooms. You do not have time to forage them yourself and sometimes no time to cook. Discover a few good restaurants in Montréal where wild...
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September 26, 2014
Wilderness Survival Guide
Two summers ago “Chagagab” decided that after turning 15 he would attempt a wilderness survival experience. It has been three years now that this young...
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March 23, 2014
Global Warming and northern mushrooms
The continued impact of global warming on future distribution of species is a subject of great concern. A recently published study, Changements climatiques et...
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