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A Man of Morels.

Authors :
West, Evan
Source :
Indianapolis Monthly; Apr2007, Vol. 30 Issue 9, p64-76, 7p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article focuses on the breakthrough of biologist Stewart Miller about the efficiency of morel mushroom to produce fungus which it planted in a remote farmhouse in Clinton County, Indiana. After years of nurturing, Miller examined the presence fungus in the plants with the use of a microscope. Morel produced fungus that lives in the ground as a tangled web of mycelia that snake to the soil in search of nutrients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08990328
Volume :
30
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indianapolis Monthly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24482164