Pythium oligandmm associated with a cropping disorder of Agaricus bisporus |
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| Authors: | J T FLETCHER BELINDA J SMEWIN A O'BRIEN |
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| Institution: | Agricultural Development and Advisory Service, Olantigh Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5EL, UK;Agricultural Development and Advisory Service, Martlett House, St Johns Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UY, UK |
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| Abstract: | Pythium oligandrum was consistently isolated from black patches of mushroom compost from two farms. When used in experiments it inhibited the growth of mycelium of Agaricus bisporus and this effect was enhanced in the presence of a compost supplement which contained high levels of nitrogen. The common name pythium-black compost is proposed for the problem. |
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