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. 1994 Feb;60(2):454–458. doi: 10.1128/aem.60.2.454-458.1994

Ecology of Thermophilic Fungi in Mushroom Compost, with Emphasis on Scytalidium thermophilum and Growth Stimulation of Agaricus bisporus Mycelium

Gerben Straatsma 1,*, Robert A Samson 2, Tineke W Olijnsma 1, Huub J M Op Den Camp 3, Jan P G Gerrits 1, Leo J L D Van Griensven 1
PMCID: PMC201333  PMID: 16349175

Abstract

Twenty-two species of thermophilic fungi were isolated from mushroom compost. Scytalidium thermophilum was present in the compost ingredients, fresh straw, horse droppings, and drainage from compost and dominated the fungal biota of compost after preparation. Of 34 species of thermophilic fungi tested, 9 promoted mycelial growth of Agaricus bisporus on sterilized compost: Chaetomium thermophilum, an unidentified Chaetomium sp., Malbranchea sulfurea, Myriococcum thermophilum, S. thermophilum, Stilbella thermophila, Thielavia terrestris, and two unidentified basidiomycetes. These species will be considered for future experiments on inoculation and more controlled preparation of compost.

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