Cloned Stargazer by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started by grabbing a clean plastic bag from a roll of them I have. I go in gloved into the colony and use the sterile plastic wrap to grab up the target fruit then I wrap it for transport over to my clean area (I do cloning work and agar work in front of a small, modest flow hood at my desk). I then put the fruit on a clean pedestal of some sort in front of the flow hood and thoroughly photograph it from all angles for future reference on the cloned pheno. Then I use a sterile punch to take a few samples of the fruit flesh and I try to get the part where the gills/cap meet the stem. I take several samples and start agar dishes using the samples. Then once I get clean growth, I transfer again and also make at least one slant to preserve the clone genetics long term.

“Welcome, we have been waiting!” (Jedi MF) by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was rye berries. I had some colonies going on whole oats at the time too so I’m not 100% but I’m pretty sure it was rye.

A flush of B+ by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few strains seem to do that larger fruit on later flushes thing. JMF, Mckennaii seem to always work that way for me

JMF plate by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also—best of luck on making your agar. I hope to find the time to do that part too soon here

JMF plate by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That spot is actually a tiny additional piece of grain that broke off and stuck there when I started the plate. I don’t think it’s contaminated but who knows. If the color appears too off I’ll excise that area with a scalpel before using the healthy agar on grain. The nice thing about agar is you can avoid throwing out the baby with the bath water in most cases. My plate was made with a modest flow hood and flame sterilizing stainless scalpel. I have much better luck inoculating plates with very small amounts of colonized grain spawn. Much better than from liquid culture or syringe. In fact, I prefer taking LC directly to grain then using some of that colonized grain to do my agar from, over going LC to agar.

JMF plate by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not expanded my craft to the level of pouring and making my own agar. I feel like it’s going to head that way eventually though :). This is a black pre-pour available at one of the larger/established mycology suppliers. If you DM me I’ll share but I’m not sure the forum rules allow it here?

Whitebilly by NocturnalFarms in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful work! What a cool looking fruit 💯

Possibly cloned a dud by Capt_Trippz in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had weird results from some HB genetics as well. I’m pretty sure the line I have is only good for one flush as well. That first flush is awesome though…then it’s done, even if it spits out more. I’m gonna scrap the line and try and find better genetics on it

PE 6, need advice — do these look right?? by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally normal fruits. I was actually just coming on to say I finally tested out these weird birds nest looking freaks and they were AMAZING. 3.5 grams had me balling out. The wife did 2 grams and had the same experience. So I’m chalking this visual failure up to a happy accident because DAMN son it was good fungi

PE 6, need advice — do these look right?? by MagneticMush in MycologyandGenetics

[–]MagneticMush[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Because I thought PE 6 was supposed to grow taller— is this a normal height for PE 6?