DNA analyses uncover what is hiding under the cap plaguing the white button mushroom industry
May 5, 2026
UF/IFAS researchers discovered that bacterial blotch in white button mushrooms is caused by a complex of multiple bacteria, not a single pathogen as previously believed. The disease significantly impacts mushroom growers by reducing ... READ MORE
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