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Questions tagged [fungus]

For questions about growing fungi or curing fungal diseases.

Fungi (singular: fungus) constitute a complete biological kingdom (ie. the same level of classification as "animals" and "plants"). Fungi are divided into Eumycota (true fungi), myxomycetes (slime molds), and oomycetes ( molds).

Mycology (the study of fungi) is often considered a branch of botany, although in reality fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.

Fungi are rarely visible as they feed on and dead matter. They often only become visible when they produce a fruiting body such as a mushroom or mold.

Many kinds of mushroom are , and a gardener can grow mushrooms for eating. Questions about growing mushrooms should use the tag.

Fungi can also pose problems for gardeners in the form of various plant and molds, and will often look like a viral or bacterial infection. Use this tag for all questions about dealing with infections.

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Sterilise or pasteurise oyster mushroom substrate, why not microwave?

From what I've read, when you grow oyster mushrooms you can either sterilize or pasteurize the substrate, and pasteurization is supposed to be better because it preserves micro organisms that help reduce contaminants. Recommendations for…
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Is this powdery mildew?

I have a bunch of these flowers - I don't know their names, but they're planted all around Israel alongside traffic circles and in public places. They're very hardy, but just recently I noticed this whitish powder on their leaves, which are dropping…
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Peaches, plums, and brown rot

According to http://www.ent.uga.edu/peach/peachhbk/fungal/brownrot.pdf Wild plum thickets are an important source of spores for both primary and secondary infections. Wild plums bloom before and during peach bloom, and the fruit mature…
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Orange spherical fungus in garden

We have a weird orange spherical fungus growing in our garden, any idea what it is and if we need to do anything special to get rid of it?
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Weird brown fungus on moist surfaces that releases powder when contacted with water

I can't seem to find out what this is. It was growing on soil that's why I didn't make a huge deal of it but now it started growing in the thyme plants and I'm wondering if I should discard the entire plant. The pictures attached are of a 3 gallon…
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How to get rid of this white fungus

I have this fungus in my garden and it is slowly moving to my house. The picture shows it with a one Euro coin so you have an idea of the scale. 1. Do you know what kind of fingus this is? 2. Is it harmfull 3. How do I get rid of it Thanks for…
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What orange, stringy fungus might be killing my plants?

Last summer all of my plants started dying I noticed this orange, stringy stuff which I think attacks plants. They died out during the winter but they are back this Spring. How do I get rid of them? I thought it was just in the mulch but it is…
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What central Illinois fungus is this?

White fungus with honey like globules seeping from it (https://i.stack.imgur.com/KpyxD.jpg)
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White fungus on tree

How to save a peepal tree ("Sacred Fig" or "Bodhi Tree") from white fungus growth on its trunk. Is it safe for the tree to remove the extra growth. What medication or treatment need to be given. Please help save the tree.
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Fungus or a boring beetle?

No idea what is causing this but it has been very rapid! I suspect a boring beetle infestation of some sort but how to treat?
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Morels growing in planter pot: leave them alone, or extirpate?

We have a planter with a tomato plant and a bell pepper (capsicum) plant. A few months ago, during wet weather, many morels (specifically what appears to be Morchella rufobrunnea) started to appear next to the plants. Some research shows that the…
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how long can i let a puffball grow?

I'm trying to protect a giant puffball from elements while it grows under a 5 gallon bucket, and so far so good, but how long can I allow a puffball to grow for (in days)?
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What kind of fungus is this? (I assume it is fungus!)

weird fungus found in landscaped beds around office buildings in Redwood Shores near Marine Parkway. What is it? Heavy and roughly size of a softball. I have pictures from other angles but can't figure out how to post more than one...
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Any treatment for Phragmidiaceae on blackberry bushes?

I've noticed this on a few of the plants but doesn't seem to be affecting all of them. Is there any treatment for this? I've only read about prevention outside the growing season.
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How do you grow a mushroom around a ring?

There's a lass that I'm very intrigued by, and am planning to get her a purity ring. She knows I love mushroom hunting, and cultivating, so I want to grow a mushroom around a purity ring before the next time we have dinner together. How can I ensure…
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