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old mushmellow
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nutrient addition for incubation
#8210289 - 03/29/08 01:20 PM (16 years, 3 days ago) |
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I thought Id try an experiment to see if I could improve mycelium development. I considered the composition of psilocybin in my decision on what to try. So anyway I added a teaspoon of yeast energizer to enough standard pf substrate to make 6 half pint cakes and sterilized like usual. Results: 1 week of growth looks like 2, an incredible difference! Has anyone else tried such a thing? Yeast energizer contains DAP, biotin, MgSO3, and vitamin B complex. I'll update as things progress.
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coulterIV
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i have been considering adding maca root to the mix.
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abbr
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: coulterIV]
#8219465 - 03/31/08 01:35 PM (16 years, 1 day ago) |
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I've never tried it. But was wondering if the Yeast Energizer is the same as Yeast Nutrient? I mistakenly bought Fermax Yeast Nutrient when looking for Nutritional Yeast. I was later told by a Brew Shop it was only nutrients for yeast.
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: abbr]
#8219812 - 03/31/08 02:48 PM (16 years, 1 day ago) |
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Are you running a negative control alongside your experimental jars? Next time try making six of each simultaneously so you are absolutely 100% sure of the cause for differences in growth that can't be due to some random environmental variable.
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: Yrat]
#8221293 - 03/31/08 07:34 PM (16 years, 20 hours ago) |
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yeast energizer has a little more in it than yeast nutrient. I will do a control batch next time, sorry I didn't this time . I will do it for science sake. a very good point. I am going by experience.
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8221681 - 03/31/08 08:54 PM (16 years, 19 hours ago) |
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This seems like it could go places. I've read good things about spirulina.
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: Knifeplay]
#8223198 - 04/01/08 06:38 AM (16 years, 9 hours ago) |
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Actually I was hoping to improve potency. My initial results were a surprise.
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shoeareyou
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8223380 - 04/01/08 08:19 AM (16 years, 8 hours ago) |
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old mushmellow said: I thought Id try an experiment to see if I could improve mycelium development. I considered the composition of psilocybin in my decision on what to try. So anyway I added a teaspoon of yeast energizer to enough standard pf substrate to make 6 half pint cakes and sterilized like usual. Results: 1 week of growth looks like 2, an incredible difference! Has anyone else tried such a thing? Yeast energizer contains DAP, biotin, MgSO3, and vitamin B complex. I'll update as things progress.
Ive never tried Yeast energiser, but i am very fond of adding yeast extract (marmite) to my experiments. If you consider that yeast itself is a fungus, the cells must have every component necissary for formation of more fungal cells. I like the idea of the accumulated micronutrients too, going directly into the mycellium. I have a sneaky suspicion that the media we are using BRF/Straw/Rye Grain are too pure and refined for optimal growth. what about all those essential B vitamins, amino acids etc? surely they can't all be present in one foodstuff.
This especially goes for karo LC's btw, I am almost 100% Sure that karo doesn't have everything necissary for good mycellial growth, but it seems to work despite this...
Will get back to you with the results of my experiment in 2 weeks time.
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: shoeareyou]
#8223762 - 04/01/08 10:30 AM (16 years, 6 hours ago) |
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I hadn't considered an amino acid supplement. any suggestions?:)
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8223833 - 04/01/08 11:07 AM (16 years, 5 hours ago) |
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If I can find the yeast energizer, I will try it out. My jars are almost 100% now so as soon as I get the cakes out of them I will do half with the yeast energizer and half just regular PF jars. I will add my results here also. Peace. And thanks for the idea.
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coulterIV
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8224017 - 04/01/08 12:00 PM (16 years, 4 hours ago) |
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old mushmellow said: I hadn't considered an amino acid supplement. any suggestions?:)
thats why i suggested maca. it has vitamins minerals and a complete amino acid profile. its a powdered root from the andes mountains. i will try it out soon
Nutritional Profile of Dried Maca Root (Average 10 gram serving) Component per 10 g Amino Acids per 10 g Minerals per 10 g Protein 1–1.4 g Alanine 63.1 mg Calcium 25 mg Carbohydrates 6–7.5 g Arginine 99.4 mg Copper 0.6 mg Fats (lipids) 220 mg Aspartic acid 91.7 mg Iron 1.5 mg Fiber 850 mg Glutamic acid 156.5 mg Iodine 52 mcg Ash 490 mg Glycine 68.3 mg Manganese 80 mcg Sterols 5–10 mg Histidine 41.9 mg Potassium 205 mg Calories 32.5 HO-Proline 26.0 mg Sodium 1.9 mg Isoleucine 47.4 mg Zinc 380 mcg Leucine 91.0 mg Vitamins per 10 g Lysine 54.5 mg Fats/Lipids per 10 g B2 39 mcg Methionine 28.0 mg Linoleic 72 mcg B6 114 mcg Phenylalanine 55.3 mg Palmitic 52 mcg C 28.6 mg Proline 0.5 mg Oleic 24.5 mcg Niacin 565 mcg Sarcosine 0.7 mg Serine 50.4 mg Threonine 33.1 mg Tryptophan 4.9 mg Tyrosine 30.6 mg Valine 79.3 mg
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: coulterIV]
#8224112 - 04/01/08 12:24 PM (16 years, 4 hours ago) |
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Where do you get maca root powder? A health food store?
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coulterIV
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8229448 - 04/02/08 04:22 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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old mushmellow said: Where do you get maca root powder? A health food store?
whole foods, pm me if you want some though.
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8259058 - 04/09/08 09:36 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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birthed at day 14. looking good so far. Fast results. no serious contam probs but I did lose two jars to green pen..
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danknugz81
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8260946 - 04/09/08 06:19 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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would something like this work for rye grain as well or just brf substrate?
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: danknugz81]
#8268282 - 04/11/08 05:47 AM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I think it can be used with any substrate even agar.
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old mushmellow
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8357199 - 05/03/08 10:35 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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Well, I've had two flushes so far with extremely healthy and vigorous mushrooms. No cake contamination once in the terrarium. I did notice an improved potency and I actually tripped mildly on one dry gram. I thought that was pretty good. My result: Yeast energizer actually was beneficial both in strength, vigor and potency. I invite anyone with good experience to try my experiment again with a negative control and give your results.
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: old mushmellow]
#8360857 - 05/04/08 10:48 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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plain, commercial grade yeast, the used in foods, is a component o f Sabouraud culture medium
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: x7x_x7x]
#8360909 - 05/04/08 11:05 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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I wouldn't waste my money on health food store additives - sure you might see some effect (growth rate, and maybe increased potency) but is it actually worth blowing lots of $$ on?
Go with yeast extract if anything since its cheap - but I would shy away from any other additives such as amino acid powders, etc.
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Re: nutrient addition for incubation [Re: amanitavirosa]
#8361005 - 05/04/08 11:35 AM (15 years, 10 months ago) |
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nobody can warrant an increase in potency; yeast add nutrient content.
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