A method based on biological control of mushroom cultivation was developed with the participation of SZTE

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2021. 10. 21. 11:20

The method of mushroom cultivation based on biological control was developed by the experts of the University of Szeged (SZTE) and Új Champignons Kft. within the framework of a research and development program implemented with EU support, the public relations directorate of the higher education institution informed MTI.

SZTE-Új Champignons Kft: a new method for growing mushrooms

In the project with a total budget of almost 900 million forints – for which 655 million forints of EU support was received – the company’s specialists worked together with the staff of the Department of Microbiology of SZTE.

It was investigated how the ecological approach can be applied in all phases of mushroom production and processing. Synthesizing the results of comp,lex chemical, hygienic and pathological surveys, a new, innovative technology based on biological control has been developed for mushroom cultivation. (MTI)