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Review
. 2022 Jun;106(12):4401-4412.
doi: 10.1007/s00253-022-12012-y. Epub 2022 Jun 22.

Large-scale commercial cultivation of morels: current state and perspectives

Yingyin Xu  1   2   3   4 , Jie Tang  1   2   3   4 , Yong Wang  1   2   3   4 , Xiaolan He  1   2   3   4 , Hao Tan  1   2   3   4 , Yang Yu  1   2   3   4 , Ying Chen  1   2   3   4 , Weihong Peng  5   6   7   8
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Large-scale commercial cultivation of morels: current state and perspectives

Yingyin Xu et al. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Since morels were first successfully cultivated commercially in Sichuan in 2012, morel cultivation has expanded to more than 20 provinces in China. The highest yield currently reaches 15,000 kg/ha. Morel cultivation is characterized by its environmental friendliness, short cycle length, and high profit. However, the yield obtained is unstable which makes morel cultivation a high-risk industry. Although 10 production cycles have passed, there is still a gap between morel cultivation practice and our basic knowledge of morel biology. This mini-review concentrates on the development needs of morel cultivation. We illustrate the key techniques used in the large-scale commercial cultivation of morels and their relevant studies, including nutritional requirements, mechanisms of nutrient bag, soil type, vegetative and reproductive growth conditions, and disease control. This review will be a useful practical reference for the commercial artificial cultivation of morels and promoting the vital technologies required. KEY POINTS: •Unstable yield still exists after commercial cultivation of morels realized. •There is a gap between cultivation practice and our knowledge of morel biology. •Key techniques are illustrated for morel cultivation practice.

Keywords: Commercial cultivation; Key technology; Morel mushrooms; Unstable yield.

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