Papulaspora byssina, anamorfic или Athelia coprophila, teleomorfic
The reasons for the appearance of brown plaster mold are similar to the ones of the white plaster mold. Its presence indicates improper preparation of phase 1 compost, the presence of excessively moist, stuck together clumps of compost and its high pH level (perhaps due to insufficient amount of gypsum). Moreover, a disturbance in the process of compost pasteurization and conditioning, and improper hygiene at spawning can lead to an infection of a batch of compost with brown plaster mold.
Unlike the white plaster mold, the spots of the brown plaster mold mycelium become a granular mass of hazel color that looks much like fine sand. The «sand» feels like talc to the touch.

The development of the brown plaster moldon the casing layer

Brown plaster mold on a casing layer area that is infected with nematodes
The measures taken on order to avoid the appearance of brown plaster mold are similar to the ones for white plaster mold.
Some mushroom growers sprinkle the mold nidus with superphosphate in order to create an acid medium in the substrate.
JKSingh , Lucknow, India:
We have developed formulations of making compost without chicken manure. It yields similar or even better...
Without chicken manure compost? Yes, it's possible...JKSingh, Lucknow, India:
We have developed formulations of making compost without chicken manure. It yields similar or even better...
Mushrooms in KazahstanDr Muhammad Ibrahim:
Mushroom production in controlled Climate. I want to establish controlled climate in Pakistan. How this...
watering first flush mushroomsSinda:
Babbal ?
watering first flush mushroomsPatiala:
Yes
Without chicken manure compost? Yes, it's possible...Mohamed:
I try to make my compost without chicken manure.
Without chicken manure compost? Yes, it's possible...I use soya meal only without urea or chicken manure...
YOGESH SHARMA:
I WANT TO KNOW THE METHOD OF COMPOST PREPERATION WITHOUT CKIKEN MANURE AND RISK FACTORS WITH THIS RECIPI...
Without chicken manure compost? Yes, it's possible...sean toronto ontario canada:
pH imbalance.
Without chicken manure compost? Yes, it's possible...sean toronto ontario canada:
urea or ammonium nitrate are usually used. Same rate as manure / % nitrogen. This is just what ive read...
Laughing Larry:
Im using coconut coir and vermiculite
Its working well. Had some blue green fungal issues related...