Fungal spores is the term we use for the reproductive cells of fungi, formed through both sexual and asexual reproduction. They are produced in spores, or closed structures, which, when ready, burst and release the reproductive cells of the fungus in question. There are at least several different types of spores - flagellated, threadless, motile and immotile. Find out, all that matters, about these amazing cells.
Fungal spores
We use the term spores to refer to the reproductive cells of fungi, formed by both sexual and asexual reproduction. They are produced in spores, or closed structures, which, when ready, burst and release the reproductive cells of the fungus in question. There are at least a few different types of spores - threaded, threadless, motile and immotile. Learn, all that matters, about these amazing cells.
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Reproduction by spores mushrooms
When the wall of the aforementioned spore breaks, the fungal spores in it escape. They are then carried to other places with the help of wind, water or other living organisms. We distinguish between the following types of spores:
- sporangial spores - formed by mitotic divisions, in the spore. They are classified as mitospores, or spores that reproduce asexually. An example of a fungus that reproduces in this way is the black rot.
- Conidial spore - also called conidiospore, is formed by mitosis, is produced asexually. It is classified similarly to its predecessor as a mitospore.
- basal spores - formed by meiosis, and therefore included in the group of meiospores. With the help of this type of spores, mushrooms, for example, reproduce.
- Bag spores - also called axospore, produced by sexual reproduction. They occur mainly in bagworms.
The aboveground spore-producing part of the fungus, that is, where do the spores form?
In the case of most fungi edible and inedible growing in forests, the above-ground part of the mushroom includes the stem and cap. Next located is the mycelium, which consists of mycelium - this is where mushroom spores are produced. The mycelium can be one year old or live on the same soil for many years and produce more spores. How do you get spores from a mushroom found in the forest? Whether it has a lamellar or tubular structure (also popularly known as a sponge), in order to observe mushroom spores, the cap of the fruiting body must be cut off and then laid in a draught on the base. Then a small pollen will be discernible, which will reflect on it. Although we will not see individual spores, since these are imperceptible to the naked eye, we will notice the resulting spore rash. The color of the resulting rash is an important diagnostic feature in determining mushroom species found in the forest. However, this should only be done by professionals, due to the fact that it is only one of the only helpful parameters. White rash can be observed in both toadstools and cannas.
Mushroom spores in Poland and the EU - legality
Legality of spores of various fungi in Poland and the European Union
Both in stationary gardening stores and on the Internet, without the slightest problem we can get spores of many edible mushrooms, and among them, for example, boletes, buttermilks, bay boletes, bay boletes, gooseberries, chanterelles or numerous mixtures of these and other species. Growing this kind of mushrooms in a "pot" at home or in the garden is perfectly legal, and nothing prevents you from practicing this kind of hobby at home.
The case is completely different with species of hallucinogenic mushrooms, of which, although the mere possession of spores is legal, cultivation is banned - both in Poland - and most other countries. This is due to the fact that the spores (as well as the mycelium) do not contain illegal substances - while the fruiting bodies of these mushrooms do. Fungal spores of this kind are available in our store, in various forms - imprints, syringes for application. Keep in mind, however, that these products are intended for collection or observation, for example. under the microscope - you can't use them for breeding for the reasons mentioned above.
Advantages of home mushroom farming
Among all the advantages of home mushroom farming, its most important feature is, first of all, safety. If you pick mushrooms yourself, it is very easy to make a mistake - it happens even to experienced diagnosticians. So it's not worth taking risks and endangering yourself or your family by picking mushrooms in the woods or buying them from uncertain sources. If you acquire the spores or mushrooms from a reliable source, such as a well-known grocery or garden store, and then start growing them in your own home, you can be sure that the mushrooms are exactly the species you have decided on. You can always have such mushrooms on hand, in quantities suitable for your own use. Mushrooms grown in this way are healthy and unsprayed with chemicals, and we can enjoy delicious mushroom soup at any time of the year.