title: Delayed release nutrient supplement for mushroom culture.
abstract: The disadvantages associated with the supplementation of noncomposted nutrients to mushroom compost at spawning were largely overcome by encapsulating microdroplets of vegetable oil within a protein coat that was denatured with formaldehyde. Increases in mushroom yield of 60% were obtained. Delayed nutrient release was indicated by prolonged stimulation of yields beyond the first few flushes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plant Pathology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802.
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Schisler