The Shroomery Mushroom Glossary
This glossary is to serve as a reference for both beginners and the advanced. Please e-mail us if you have any definitions that you feel should be added here.
You are also invited to pay a visit to The Shroomery Mycology Glossary.
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| G2G | Grain to grain transfer. Inoculation of grain by already colonized grain. |
| Genotype | The set of genes possessed by an individual organism. |
| Geolite | One of several brand names/varieties of clay aggregate medium (also known as LECA for light expanded clay aggregate). It is a lightweight, porous Substrate with excellent aeration. |
| Germination | The spreading of hyphae from a spore |
| Gills | The tiny segments on the underside of the Cap. This is where the Spores come from. |
| Glovebox | A glovebox is a device used to Isolate an area for work with potentially hazardous substances or materials which need to be free from direct contact with the outside environment for any reason. Most gloveboxes are small, tightly enclosed boxes having a glass panel for viewing inside and special airtight gloves which a person on the outside can use to manipulate objects inside. |
| Glucose | Dextrose |
| Grow Chamber | Terrarium |
| Gypsum | Calcium sulfate, CaSO4. A greyish powder used in Spawn making. It prevents the clumping of the grain kernels and acts as a pH-buffer. |
