QLK5-2000-70230 NOVEL SPAWN - Novel Spawn Technology: an Innovative Concept for the Mushroom Industry

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Contract No:	QLK5-2000-70230
Source:	First Annual Progress Report - March 2002

First Annual Progress Report - March 2002

A proof of principle has been given for the Novel Spawn concept, i.e. the production of spawn based on a dry, in this research gamma-irradiation sterilised, substrate. Although chemical differences can be observed between gamma-irradiated substrates and autoclaved substrates, these differences do not hamper successful growth of mycelium.

The technical feasibility of the Novel Spawn concept has been proven, therefore, which brings its possible application importantly closer to practice.

The development of suitable machinery to develop the Novel Spawn concept from a technological perspective is in full progress. Considerable progress has been made in developing water sterilisation and application systems.

Systems for hydration of the dry kernels have been developed.

In conclusion there are no principal biological constraints to the Novel Spawn concept. In the second project year emphasis will be placed on the further development of technological aspect issues related to the Novel Spawn concept, and on feasibility analysis.