The edible fungus industry in China I’China is rich in edible fungus species resources. Traditional and counting for more than 70 percent of the world’s total. Aside from wild
From the President
modern production coexist in China with its edible fungus output ac- have forged a new collaboration with
m very pleased to announce that we market leading magazine Mushroom
edible fungi, China has cultivated more than 70 edible species. Under Business, the latest copy of which you
both domestic and international trade volumes will see a rise. FSome figures: There are more than 100 counties with an annual edible
fungi output value of more than 100 million RMB. The number of em- has been discontinued.
ployees in the sector exceeds 20 million. There are about 800 enter- In recent years, ISMS has worked with the publisher of Mushroom Business
Biotechnology, Tianshui Zhongxing Bio-technology, and Wuhan Ruyi- parties further the growth of the international mushroom industry through
Greg Seymour at the recent AMGA conference in Sydney, raising awa- reness for the ‘Mushrooms go Pink campaign’.
the direction of the government, the industry has gained unpreceden- are now holding in your hands. As you
ted opportunities for further development. Factory-based production is know, the ISMS informed its members
getting mature, while advanced production and processing techniques in the past through our Mushrooms
have been applied. This will lead to further increase of consumption International Newsletter in print, andand the establishment of a specialized fungi trading market. Therefore, from 2006 – 2008 as an e-newsletter. or several reasons, this publication
prises engaged in factory-based fungi production. Shanghai Xuerong (Global Roel Media) to our mutual benefit. This is not surprising, as both
qing Group play a leading role in the industry, each with a daily output independent dissemination of information on a global scale. Through its vast
orm for the ISMS messages and news, besides or other publications in print export. There are more than 4,000 specialized edible fungus coopera-
share, please mail to the editor: e-trading platform). Cheers, Greg Seymour, ISMS President.
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
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he development of technologies. The industry has a great number of scientists from institutes like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but companies also have their own R&D teams to provide intellectual sup- port. Driven by these scientists, new technology is widely applicated, supported by government investments.
With the improvement of living standards, and the well known health image of edible fungi, consumption has increased at a speed of 7% each year. With a population of 1.3 billion, the market potential is enor-
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:
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of 150 tons fresh product. In addition, there are about 200 enterprises rengaged in large-scale mushroom producti n. There are more than 300 that Mushroom Business constitutes a stable, readable and informing plat- fRMB 1 million and improved capability for increasing added value and and online. So from now on, you will find ISMS contributions on this page,
adership base and firm network within the worldwide industry, we believe edible fungi processing enterprises with an output value of more than
tives in the country, and 100 edible fungi wholesale markets (and one informing you on everything we are up to. If you have any news you want to
The fast development of the industry should be partly attributed to
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mous. On the other hand, edible fungi cultivation contributes to a sound and sustainable development of the rural economy. As the highest level organization of the industry, CEFA has been devo- ted itself to providing services for producers and related enterprises. For many years, the association provides the basis for government decision-making by creating strategies, spreading technology, promo- ting research and consumption, enhancing management and promoting international cooperation. To promote communication among different countries, the association will give full play to its role as the country hol- ding the vice presidency of the ISMS to provide the members a platform for attending international communication and bilateral and multilateral activities. At the same time, CEFA will provide assistance for the ISMS to expand its membership and enhance information exchange. It will introduce international experts and organize international conferences, participate in the international disease diagnosis center, make inter- national standards, cultivate inter-disciplinary talents and establish the work station of foreign experts of the ISMS. It will cooperate with other countries to make joint efforts to promote the development of the global edible fungus industry.
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.
ISMS Congress 2012 Things are coming together nicely for the 18th ISMSC in fascinating Beijing, China on August 26-30, 2012. This event will be the highlight for the mushroom indus- try internationally next year. The main purpose of this Congress is to promote the development of mushroom industry as well as to present the latest developments. In addition to the scientific communication, new varieties, new products, new technolo- gies and latest publications will be showcased. The theme of the Congress is Mushroom and Health, which will focus on (I) The development and prospect of industrial situation; (II) Production and technology; (III) Nutrition and health. The Congress will consist of keynote lectures, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations. Key note speakers will include Dr. Anton Sonnenberg (Breeding for the Future), Dr. Shiuan Chen (Protective effects of Agaricus bisporus), Prof. Yu Li (Chinese mushroom industry) and Dr. Ian R. Hall (Mycorrhizal mushrooms). Farm visits are planned to the Tongzhou District on August 29. The 18th Congress will be held at Beijing International Convention Center (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!
Watering the second fl ush
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
Contact us:
By Jos Hilkens AdVisie “the mushroom growing consultants”, Herkenbosch
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The water balance at the end of the first flush can vary widely and depends, among other things, on the production of the first flush, the climate, compost activity, the casing soil quality and how it was applied. To ensure good yields and quality in the second flush, bringing the moisture content of the casing soil back to the right level after the first flush is crucial. This is easier for mechanical farms to achieve than manual farms. The difference is spraying onto the mushrooms – with mechanised harvesting water is sprayed onto the mushrooms, while on manual picking farms they are not usually sprayed. Mechanical harvesting farms also experience problems when the casing soil is light, or the flush extra heavy. Manual farms do not usually water the first flush and here all the management parameters must be optimised to ensure an acceptable moisture content in the casing after the first flush. In warm or humid seasons, preferably apply water immediately after the flush has been comple- tely harvested, over a period of eight to ten hours. The precise amount greatly depends on the filling weight of the compost, the activity, and the moisture content of the compost and casing soil. The volume may be between four and 18 l/m2. Under Dutch conditions, the amount sprayed is typically between 10 and 16 l/m2. If the moisture content of the casing soil is insufficient before the start of the second flush, manual farms can consider spraying 1.5 to 3 l/m2 on the day prior to the start of the second flush or on the first picking day of the second flush. Make sure evaporation is satisfactory. Watering the second flush is standard procedure for farms that harvest mechanically, providing there are no diseases.
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:
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The secretariat:
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http://www.mushroomsandhealth.com http://www.isms.biz http://www.isms2012.com Zhang Xiangmao
Chairman of China Edible Fungi Association Vice president of ISMS
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