Tomentose & Rhizomorphic mycelium examples by Shroomok

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  There are two types of mycelium growth: tomentose and rhizomorphic. When using a spore syringe (also known as a multi-spore syringe), both types are formed, but one of them may predominate. Bacterial contam may provoke cotton balls, but it is usually accompanied with yellowish pigmentation and metabolites. Also sweet-sour, cider, rotten smell.In your case you also have both types of growth. Cottony fluffy areas on the cake is tomentose growth. To explain the difference between them, here is the example:Tomentose (left jar) & Rhizomorphic (right jar)Tomentose mycelium — a fuzzy cotton-like appearing type of mycelial growth lacking the characteristics of the other type of mycelium – rhizomorphic growth.Rhizomorphic mycelium — thick cord-like or strand-like hyphae. "Root-like" outward flat growing mycelium characterised by a round shaped growth with filamentous extensions on the outer edges. An adjective used to describe the rhizomorphic mycelium is taken as a sign of fast colonization and qualities desirable for fruiting. Next time for making grain spawn I'd suggest you to use whole grains like wheat, rye, unhulled oats, barley. They are much better and won't be as wet as peeled rice. Hence, less risk of bacterial contam. Here is the guide: Grain SubstrateYou can mix colonized grain with pasteurized/sterilized coco coir mix 1:1 ratio. Or just break the grain in a plastic box and cover it with thin layer of coco coir mix on top (1-1.5 cm or 1/2 inch). Here is the guide on making a mushroom cake (both options): Mushroom cakeEdit: Yes, you can use colonized grain as a cake itself for fruiting. It is called PF-tek. However, in this way it won't be faster fruiting and you'll get less shrooms.If you have any questions... you know what to do next ;)P.S. My warmest thanks for supporting me on BuyMeaCoffee, I appreciate it ❤️🙏🍄

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