Mushroom Culture: Its Extension and Improvement by W. Robinson

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Author Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935
Title Mushroom Culture: Its Extension and Improvement
Note Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Mushroom Culture: Its Extension and Improvement" by W. Robinson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the cultivation of mushrooms, offering an in-depth discussion on methods of growing, caring for, and improving mushroom yields. The author aims to promote a broader understanding of mushroom culture, advocating for its increased practice in gardens and agricultural settings. The opening of the book introduces Robinson's motivations for writing, emphasizing the underutilization of mushroom cultivation despite its potential popularity and simplicity. He highlights several reasons for this neglect, including the current narrow practices in mushroom growing and the waste of resources in cultivating spawn. The author also aims to educate readers, particularly amateur cultivators, on effective methods for mushroom production, suggesting various structures suitable for cultivation and the practicality of methods learned from Parisian growers. This sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of the technical aspects of mushroom cultivation that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Mushroom culture
Subject Mushrooms
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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