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What Are Basidiospores? A Guide to Mushroom Spores

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on May 5th 2023

What Are Basidiospores? A Guide to Mushroom Spores Basidiospores are the reproductive spores produced by basidiomycete fungi—the group that includes most familiar mushrooms. Formed on tiny club … read more

Sterile Technique for Mushroom Cultivation: A Guide

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Apr 30th 2023

Sterile Technique for Mushroom Cultivation: A Beginner's Guide Sterile technique is the practice of keeping contaminants out while you work with mushroom spores, cultures, and substrate. It's the sin … read more

What Are Psilocybin Spores? The Psilocybe Genus Explained

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Apr 30th 2023

What Are Psilocybin Spores? The Psilocybe Genus Explained Psilocybin spores are the microscopic reproductive cells of mushrooms in the genus Psilocybe—often called "magic mushroom spores." A ke … read more

Liberty Cap (Psilocybe Semilanceata): ID & Habitat

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Apr 29th 2023

Liberty Cap (Psilocybe Semilanceata): Identification & Habitat The liberty cap (Psilocybe semilanceata) is one of the most widely recognized wild mushrooms in the world, famous for its distinctiv … read more

Psilocybe Allenii: ID, Habitat & vs. Cyanescens

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Apr 28th 2023

Psilocybe Allenii: Identification, Habitat & vs. Cyanescens Psilocybe allenii is a wood-loving species native to the West Coast of North America, named after mycologist John W. Allen. It closely … read more

Psilocybe Ovoideocystidiata: ID, Habitat & Facts

Posted by Spore Genetics Research Team on Apr 26th 2023

Psilocybe Ovoideocystidiata: Identification, Habitat & Facts Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata is a wood-loving species native to the eastern United States, notable for fruiting earlier in the year th … read more