Struggling with contaminated cultures? In this video, Rescue Contaminated Cultures: Mycology’s Best Kept Secrets, I reveal two powerful advanced mycology techniques—Sequestering (or Trenching) and the Trap Door Method—to help you salvage your precious mushroom cultures. These methods are game-changers for hobbyists and home mushroom cultivators dealing with embedded bacteria in agar plates.
Learn how to identify embedded bacteria by comparing clean and contaminated plates, spot the subtle signs of bacterial contamination, and master the art of isolating clean mycelium. Whether you're growing gourmet mushrooms like lion’s mane or shiitake, or researching other strains, these techniques will elevate your skills in sterile technique and microbiology.
Perfect for advanced hobby mycologists, this guide dives deep into sterile practices, agar plate preparation, and practical methods for tackling contamination. If you’re curious about the fascinating world of fungi or want to grow healthier, contaminant-free mushrooms, this video is for you!
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Chapters:
00:09 - Intro
00:50 - What is Embedded Bacteria
01:48 - Clean vs Bacterial Comparison
03:15 - How to Clean Bacteria
04:10 - Sequestering Technique
05:52 - Trap Door Technique
06:58 - Visual Examples of Techniques
07:12 - Conclusion