C/O: Hypomyces rosellus (Cladobotryum dendroides)

Symptoms:

– A white silky mat grows on the surface of the casing soil, climbing up and covering any mushroom in its path.

– The attacked mushroom gets discolored and become soft and later get completely engulfed in a cottony ball of mycelium.

Management:

– Proper sterilization of casing soil, initial treatment of mushroom growing room with formalin and proper ventilation facility should be provided.