Spalting Fungi, Pigment Ecology & Wood Anatomy - Dr. Seri Robinson

Today’s show is all about spalting fungi and its unique mycology. This time, we are joined by THE expert, Dr. Seri Robinson, who has been studying the phenomena for over a decade. Aside from spalting’s unique mycology, we discuss the auspicious applications of these fungi and their metabolites. Seri is an artist and Professor of wood anatomy at Oregon State University. They were introduced to spalted woods through wood working, quickly discovering the lack of information about the phenomena, and therefore pioneering a new subfield of science.Topics Covered:A look into Dr. Seri Robinson’s life as an artist and scientist, and their unconventional path to studying spalted woodsThe history and urban legends of spalted woodDefining spalted wood and spalting fungiSpecific environmental conditions for spalting fungiHow to spalt wood in the labEcology of fungal pigmentsFunction of fungal pigments, especially fungal melaninDecay stages of fungi and how that affects wood spaltingHow to extract the spalting pigmentChlorociboria’s pigments and it’s impressive applicationsWood anatomy and how fungi are influenced by their substrates Show notes:Spalting Cooperative Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spaltingNorthern Spatling: https://www.northernspalting.com/Spalted Wood Book: https://www.amazon.com/Spalted-Wood-History-Science-Material/dp/0764350382/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0764350382&psc=1Spalting 101 Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spalting-101-dr-seri-c-robinson/1137088019?ean=9780764360893Publication on zone line mycology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127521000332Xylindein pigment research: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/fungi-produced-pigment-shows-promise-semiconductor-materialwww.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you’re picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion’s Mane):  Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion’s Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you’ve been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It’s like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT’ for a 30% discount.