A Message from the MMS President Update on the Legislative Sustainable Foraging Task Force Thank you to everyone who helped advocate for the creation of the Legislative Sustainable Foraging Task Force. Your outreach to legislators was instrumental in getting it…
Forest disturbances can affect mycorrhizal communities, even when these disturbances do not directly impact the soil.1-5 I am studying this relationship between disturbance and mycorrhizae by planting sterile tree seedlings and seedlings inoculated with mycorrhizal fungi in sites with different…
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Oyster mushrooms in the genus Pleurotus are the second most commonly cultivated mushrooms worldwide. They are very tasty and have a good shelf life when refrigerated and are medicinal in that they contain lovastatin, a natural cholesterol-lowering compound. They are…
Mushrooms and related substances like hericium and Chaga are more than just a culinary delight; they’re a fascinating subject of scientific exploration. Dr. Christine Saloman researches their chemical composition and potential health benefits. Dr. Christine Salomon‘s recent presentation to the…
Disentangling the Context Dependency of Mycorrhizal Relationships to Better Understand Current and Future Forest Structure
There are an estimated one billion ash trees in Minnesota, each one in danger from the notorious emerald ash borer.
By Ryan Franke, 2024 MMS Graduate Scholarship Winner From brewing beer to producing antibiotics, modern society relies on fungal life processes to fulfill our desires and overcome our obstacles. How about the buckthorn problem? Can fungi help us get rid…
Morel mushrooms are a prized delicacy coveted by chefs, foragers, and food enthusiasts alike. But beyond their gastronomic appeal lies a captivating journey into the heart of nature, where intrepid explorers embark on a quest to uncover these hidden treasures.
By MMS Culinary Correspondent, Mike Tangedal. Not enough mushrooms are eaten in Western culture to warrant their placement in any comprehensive nutritional guide. The food spectrum constituting a healthy diet changes in our culture at the rate that society changes,…
By Culinary Corespondant, Mike Tangedal. Drying and cooking with dried mushrooms doesn’t require too much technology or expertise, which is why it has been practiced for thousands of years. Simply place some freshly picked mushrooms where there is lots of…
This year two winners of the Marek Scholarship went to the annual NAMA foray. It was held in Missouri, just outside of Potosi, where hundreds of NAMA members gathered at a lodge on a beautiful campground owned by the YMCA.…
