Scarecrow Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) I've been doing some learning lately, and I've been finding a few good sources of information that I wanted to share. So I thought we could start working on a big thread with a whole bunch of resources and information for people who want to start learning or further their knowledge with mycology. Feel free to share your knowledge people! For Melbournians, here is a really comprehensive Psilocybe Subaeruginosa hunting and identification guide: http://endofthegame.net/2012/05/09/psychedelic-mushrooms-and-you/ (includes identification, habitat, imposters, drying, photos and more) And here's a thread on shroomery with some more Psilocybe Subaeruginosa habitat photos: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/16164170/fpart/all Here's a neat online mushroom identification tool to help narrow down the possibilities: http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/chooser.asp (although i wouldn't trust it unconditionally, i think this can be helpful for beginners like myself to learn faster) Here's a good series of videos about growing mushrooms which I was recommended by migraineur: http://www.mushroomvideos.com/ (you'll have to pay for full access, though) Here is a list of books about Australian fungi specifically, for those with the money to track down and buy a copy: http://www.fungibank.csiro.au/topic_7_2.htm (if anyone has an opinion on any of these books I'd love to hear it. I'm considering buying one, but there's very limited information about them and a distinct lack of reviews) Edited June 19, 2013 by Scarecrow 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted June 19, 2013 Here is a list of books about Australian fungi specifically, for those with the money to track down and buy a copy: here is a similar list: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/16248775#16248775 In terms of identification guides you cannot go past the combination of: "A Field Guide to Australian Fungi" - B. Fuhrer ISBN:9781876473518. "A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia" - A.M. Young ISBN: 9780868407425. Older aussie books tend to not have as good photos, and taxonomy is currently moving at a tremendous pace due to advances in molecular analysis, so some books may be dreadfully out of date, there have been changes since Fuhrer and Young. As far as the more academic works like "How to identify mushrooms to genus I/II/III/IV/V/VI" from Mad River Press, until we can afford to buy our own pcr machines, or pop down the road to the local DNA sequencing vending machine, these are fantastic. Other good texts are "Mushrooms Demystified" by Arora (Though too thick for you average backback), "Mushrooms" by Roger Philips, and the "National Audubom Society Field Guide To Mushrooms" edited by Lincoff (I think!) is worth having though i find a little hard to navigate (but really its just porn ;) ) Good list Scarecrow :D Cheers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarecrow Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) here is a similar list: http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/16248775#16248775 In terms of identification guides you cannot go past the combination of: "A Field Guide to Australian Fungi" - B. Fuhrer ISBN:9781876473518. "A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia" - A.M. Young ISBN: 9780868407425. Older aussie books tend to not have as good photos, and taxonomy is currently moving at a tremendous pace due to advances in molecular analysis, so some books may be dreadfully out of date, there have been changes since Fuhrer and Young. As far as the more academic works like "How to identify mushrooms to genus I/II/III/IV/V/VI" from Mad River Press, until we can afford to buy our own pcr machines, or pop down the road to the local DNA sequencing vending machine, these are fantastic. Other good texts are "Mushrooms Demystified" by Arora (Though too thick for you average backback), "Mushrooms" by Roger Philips, and the "National Audubom Society Field Guide To Mushrooms" edited by Lincoff (I think!) is worth having though i find a little hard to navigate (but really its just porn ;) ) Good list Scarecrow :D Cheers. Great info, I'll definitely look in to some of those. Thanks for contributing! [edit] Can you comment on whether these books have information regarding psychoactive species as well? It's information that seems to be often omitted Edited June 20, 2013 by Scarecrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Shrooms Posted August 12, 2013 Hi everyone, I'm looking for suppliers in Australia of: Lab equipment: petri dishes, erlenmeyer flasks, agar, parafilm, etc. Blowers, temp/co2/humidity controllers. Bulk rye grain (preferably organic), Bulk sawdust. Polytubing, heat sealers All tips appreciated, Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrubby Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks Scarecrow & Obtuse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone, I'm looking for suppliers in Australia of: Lab equipment: petri dishes, erlenmeyer flasks, agar, parafilm, etc. Blowers, temp/co2/humidity controllers. Bulk rye grain (preferably organic), Bulk sawdust. Polytubing, heat sealers All tips appreciated, Thanks! wiltronics is great i get heaps of stuff from them and they are cheap and quick and never a fuck around http://www.wiltronics.com.au/ Edited September 3, 2013 by Bigred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted September 4, 2013 Are Erlenmyers on any watchlist ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoami Posted September 4, 2013 don't forget Paul Stamet's 'Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoami Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) ten wet dogs Edited September 12, 2013 by whoami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted September 8, 2013 Are Erlenmyers on any watchlist ? no only qld has anul laws but being in hunter you should be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Shrooms Posted September 8, 2013 What are anul laws? Seems to me that you nearly need a license to mow your lawn in Qld. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted September 9, 2013 What are anul laws? Seems to me that you nearly need a license to mow your lawn in Qld. depending on the glassware it is illegal to posses a ground joint reflux column etc without authority . most glassware will require a EUD (end user declaration ) But that being said there is a lot of glass that is perfectly legal as long as it does not have ground glass joints on it( some exclusions) and condensers longer than 25 cm's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSF Posted September 10, 2013 So no blown reflux stills in QLD then? I presume the laws are to catch drug cookers rather than home distillers though? Hmmm...not many home distillers are going to pony up the dough for a glass reflux still are they, they are more likely to have a stainless still, which presumably isn't on the anul list? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Anul as in anal... ;p Isnt everything banned in Qld.... Edited September 10, 2013 by upside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted September 10, 2013 lol see what you thought yeah anul was ment like anal. Was not like a list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Shrooms Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) a friend of mine just bought a glass still from KegKing, shipped to QLD. but I'm not sure how they're related to cultivation... Edited September 13, 2013 by Sir Shrooms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites