Industry defence From the President


I’m very pleased to announce that we


The mushroom industry is continually being challenged in today’s have forged a new collaboration with


world. As with all agriculture, in an effort to feed a growing population, market leading magazine Mushroom


there is a need to incorporate ever increasingly sophisticated tech- Business, the latest copy of which you


nology to get the job accomplished, particularly at a cost that allows are now holding in your hands. As you


the grower to survive. The job is made more difficult still, by special know, the ISMS informed its members


Does it have pesticides? Will it cause cancer? For several reasons, this publication


interest groups who somehow believe that farming is a lucrative pro- in the past through our Mushrooms


corporate greed. We are asked; Is it safe? Is it genetically modified? from 2006 – 2008 as an e-newsletter.


By example, in the late 1970’s Dr. Bela Toth, working in the USA, un- has been discontinued.


fession and that advances in productivity are only designed to satisfy International Newsletter in print, and


Greg Seymour at the recent AMGA conference in Sydney, raising awa- reness for the ‘Mushrooms go Pink campaign’.


dertook a series of experiments attempting to show that agaritine, a In recent years, ISMS has worked with the publisher of Mushroom Business was able to induce tumors in laboratory animals by force-feeding them at abnormally high rates, he was unable to conclude that agaritine itself ndependent dissemination of information on a global scale. Through its vast eadership base and firm network within the worldwide industry, we believe oom Business constitutes a stable, readable and informing plat-


compound found in Agaricus mushrooms was carcinogenic. While he (Global Roel Media) to our mutual benefit. This is not surprising, as both parties further the growth of the international mushroom industry through iwas a carcinogen. Furthermore, when he fed purified agaritine to the ranimals he was u able to induce tumors. Never-the-less, over the past that Mushrfour decades the industry has been forced to periodically respond to faccusations made in the media, by consumer groups and by govern- and online. So from now on, you will find ISMS contributions on this page, iinn fact the scientific data shows that there is nothing further from the


truth. Cheers, Greg Seymour, ISMS President.


orm for the ISMS messages and news, besides or other publications in print mental bodies, claiming that mushrooms constitute a health risk, when


forming you on everything we are up to. If you have any news you want to share, please mail to the editor: oel@mushroombusiness.com


rISMS, through its scientific membership, has been at the forefront of the battle to set the agaritine record straight. Members have provided


Mushrooms and Health Bulletin The latest issue of the Mushrooms and Health Global Initiative Bulletin (nr 15), was published on August 15, 2012. If you haven’t received the issue, be sure to sign up to get it in your mailbox directly next time, or read it on our website: www.isms.biz/bulletins-s106/ Mary Jo Feeney, Editor info@mushroomsandhealth.com


data review, copies of scholarly articles and consultation to industry groups around the world when the issue of agaritine toxicity has arisen. Laboratories such as our own at Sylvan have developed methods to analyze fresh, frozen and otherwise processed mushroom products in order to help both industry partners and governmental agencies to


Upcoming Events 7th ICMBMP, Arcachon, France October 04 - October 07, 2011 All Ireland Mushroom Conference, Ireland October 20 - October 21, 2011 Hessischer Pilztag, Hogeging, Germany October 25 - October 26, 2011 Fruit Logistica 2012, Germany February 08 - February 10, 2012 Floriade 2012, Venlo, The Netherlands April 05 - October 07, 2012 18th International Congress of the ISMS, China August 25 - August 30, 2012 Dutch Mushroom Days, The Netherlands May 29 - May 31, 2013 IMC10, Bangkok, Thailand January 01 - December 31, 2014 More events daily updated at: www.mushroombusiness.com


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understand the issues, and defend our industry against attacks based on fiction rather than fact.


By providing a unified, international response, championed by scientists respected in their field, the industry has been able to combat what has often been a well orchestrated campaign to discredit the health value of our product. In fact several years ago when the Japanese government sought to ban Agaricus mushrooms from the marketplace due to their carcinogenic potential, it was the ISMS and its scientists that provided the compelling data that resulted in a reversal of that decision. ISMS Congress 2012


developments and the science of mushrooms and to stimulate exchange of new ideas between growers and scientists around the world. ISMS sponsors a major international congress on mushrooms, which is held every 3-5 years. Other events are endorsed and supported by ISMS working with national committees. The Society is governed by a council which includes a member appointed by each Corporate Member and six members elected by ballot of the individual members. The Council elects the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, as well as the past president to be the Executive Com- mittee.


In my mind, the real lesson to be learned from this is that as an industry, Things are coming together nicely for the 18th ISMSC


ney. The era of easy government money to fund scientific research has try internationally next year.


omote the development of unication, new varieties, new products, new technolo-


passed, and industries that fail to provide the resources for their techni- cal experts are lThe main purpose ofiable to f this Congress is to prind themselves at the mercy of special interest groups whose agenda may clash with theirs. As a result of its unique


gies and latest publications will be showcased.


The theme of the Congress is Mushroom and H alth, which will focus on (I) issue in a proactive manner.


lectures, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations.


so will the voices of potential critics. By continuing to supply strong Future), Dr. Shiuan Chen (Protective effects of Agaricus bisporus), Prof. Yu


Farm visits are planned to the Tongzhou District on August 29. (BICC),


which is located close to the main venue of the 2008 Olympic Games and touristic highlights.


This is an event not to be missed, so get it in your diary and make sure you’ll be part of it!


Sciarids hate stickiness


About the ISMS The International Society for Mushroom Science seeks to further the cultiva- tion of edible (including medicinal) fungi. It is non-political and non-profit making. The objectives of ISMS are the dissemination of information on new


By Jos Hilkens AdVisie “the mushroom growing consultants”, Herkenbosch hilkens@mushroomconsulting.nl


http://www.mushroomsandhealth.com


Sciarids crawl around 24 hours a day. It is virtually impossible to seal a growing room 100% so there is risk of sciarids re-infecting your buildings. These pests spread over your farm via attic spaces, walls, floors, doors that don’t close properly, outlets and doors left wide open during harvesting. The damage caused can be extensive, particu- larly if there is already a bubble or cobweb infection present. Glue spray is a very effective agent and works for months on end. The anti-pest sticky sprays currently used to trap insects are less suitable for direct application on joints and gaps. The spray works really well, but is difficult to apply in a thin, even layer and almost impossible to remove, so it is shame to use it directly on walls, doors etc on the farm. However, this spray is ideal for application on loose panels or thick sheets of pa- per. It is best to use a different type of sticky spray on joints, rubber seals and suchlike. AdVisie will be starting trials to investigate a better option for the mushroom sector. An alternative is the thin, yellow roller trap tape, with adhesive on both sides. This tape can be applied around doorways and outlet filters. This yellow tape is available in 100m rolls in widths of 5 and 15 metres. Some growers also suspend tape in the centre aisle of the growing room hanging it from support to support from the front to the back of the room. This works well. There are also growers who use insecticide powder mixed with water, as used in the livestock sector. This paste is applied with a brush or sprayed using a plant sprayer onto the seals around the large entrance doors, and around the smaller doors in the work corridor. This also works well, but the paste has to be applied more often than the sticky spray or the tape. It’


Important dates: Deadline for abstract submission is November 30, 2011. Deadline for full papers submission is February 29, 2012. Registration will open on December 1, 2011. If you are interested in at- tending the Congress, sponsoring or exhibiting at the accompanying fair, please go to our website: http://www.isms2012.com


Contact us:


The secretariat: 18th.isms.congress@gmail.com Abstract submission: isms.submission@gmail.com Exhibition and Sponsorship: lzqynkm@vip.163.com


s important to get rid of the last of the sciarids now winter is approaching in Europe. http://www.isms.biz http://www.isms2012.com


we need to be prepared to respond to such challenges with compelling in fascinating Beijing, China on August 26-30, 2012.


scientific data. But being prepared often requires both foresight and mo- This event will be the highlight for the mushroom indus-


mushroom industry as well as to present the latest developments. In addition blend ofto the scientific comm industry experts, ISMS is well positioned to identify potential issues of global concern, and then select one or more researchers with expertise in that area to develop and provide the data to address the


The development and prospect of industrial situation; (II) Production and Whether the issue is composting odors, waste disposal, natural resource


technology; (III) Nutrition and health. The Congress will consist of keynote depletion or food safety, as mushroom consumption continues to grow,


Key note speakers will include Dr. Anton Sonnenberg (Breeding for the support to the scientists who are an integral part of the mushroom com-


munity, the iLi (Chinese mndustry will be better prepared to meet the challenges of the future.


The 18th Congress will be held at Beijing International Convention Center mwach@sylvaninc.com


ushroom industry) and Dr. Ian R. Hall (Mycorrhizal mushrooms). Mark Wach


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