Lec 5 Flashcards
Are fairy rings hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic
Are fairy rings worldwide or local?
worldwide
Where are fairy rings found?
- Meadows (grasslands)
- turf grasses
- lawn and other grassy areas
- some trees, forests
- mosses
What are fairy ring symptoms?
- dead grass in a ring or arc
- dark green grass
- mushroom or smelly thatch
What is the largest diameter in meters for a fairy ring?
600
How fast do fairy rings grow?
1m/yr typically
does more thatch promote or suppress fairy rings?
promote
What are puffballs known for?
- exploding spores when squeezed
- edible when picked then inedible once they turn black
What is a type I fairy ring?
dead ring
What is a type II fairy ring?
Stimulated ring (looks wet)
What is a type III fairy ring?
Mushroom ring
What damage do fairy rings cause?
Infection of roots and cause hydrophobic areas
When do fairy rings appear
After >1week of rainfall
warm areas
high organic matter areas
How do fairy rings spread?
spores, air, water, tools, dung, vectors, seeds
How do mushrooms overwinter?
dormant in spores in soil or thatch
Do mushrooms reproduce sexually or asexually?
Asexually
What can help rid of type I and type II fairy rings?
Nitrogen
What can help rid of type III fairy rings?
Raking the fruity body and removal of soil around rings
Are fungicides beneficial?
not really, they mask but they dont cure
What is antagonism?
Using another fairy ring to get rid of a fairy ring
How many mushroom species are there?
over 100
What are hallucinogenic mushrooms?
PCP LSD psilocybe and stropharia
What is dry mushroom recreational dose?
1-5mg
What is wet mushroom recreational dose?
10-50mg
