Nonthermal Biological Treatments Using Discharge Plasma Produced by Pulsed Power 7. Application of Pulsed High Voltage for Mushroom Culturing

Abstract

Pulsed high voltage was applied to logs used for mushroom culturing to mushroom growth. An experiment was carried out in an attempt to increase shiitake mushroom yield. Results showed that the weight of shiitake mushroom yield was double that of a normal group cropped in a month. Another experiment was performed to estimate the effect of electrical stimulation on the growth of hyphae. Results of that experiment showed a slight influence on the growth of hyphae, and showed some possibilities this method can improve mushroom culturing techniques.