How to grow mold

On our planet, the mold appeared 200 million years ago. And so far it is indestructible, since it is not studied to the end. Maybe therefore many of us try not only to get rid of it at the first suspicion, but also to grow as an experiment. Often, such an undertaking is a practical task of naturally discipline, for example, by biology. So let's find out how to grow a mold at home, and will understand the process in what is happening.

Where does the mold come from? The smallest arms of mushrooms are present in the air surrounding us together with dust and are transferred to the wind. We do not notice them, as they are invisible to humans. Fruit bodies are successfully growing in any suitable nutrient medium. But most often it is mushrooms on decoration materials in rooms with high humidity - bathroom. In addition, the mold grows on food - for example, on the remaining crumbs on the dinner, on time not removed from the table. Some scientists submitted pests, manufacturing such medications on them, such as Penicillin, Streptomicin, as well as Camember Cheeses, Roquefort, Jerez Drink. But for the most part these colonies are toxic and provoking pathologies in the human body.

Most often we meet the mold bread in the form of a multi-colored plaque - white, gray, pink, greenish or black. Her and grow easier. In order for the relative of penicillin fungi to become willingly developing, creating it favorable conditions: a warm, wet environment, rich in carbon, poor air flow. It is not necessary for growing a special variety of bread, the mold grows perfectly on any flour products - and the rye brick is suitable, and a wheat loaf, and a bun, and a fresh pita. But it is more convenient to watch the development of a mushroom on white bread, so it will stand out contrast. Please note that the store product is infected with molds faster than home. Most likely because it is already initially infected with disputes at the factory. But sweet pastries are covered with the colonies slower, it is explained by preservatives and flavors.

Take a piece of bread, which is available in the binice. Despite the fact that in this product is enough moisture, spray with water. Then you must put it in a plastic bag. Take the transparent so that you can watch changes through it. In addition, you can use a jar for your experience. To speed up the process, place a wet paper napkin under bread dryers, for a slowdown - water should be less. The package should be tied well, to close the jar with a lid and send to the dark place. The same bread mark or a kitchen cabinet is perfect.

The first signs of development fungus are noticeable after a few days later. First you will see blessed spots or falls, which has a light gray color. Gradually mold will cover the entire crust. In a couple of days, she will green. If you wait a little more - get black color.

In addition to growing mold fungi on bread, there are other methods:

Using agar-agar. Cut the cubes of raw potatoes, it is not worth cleaning it. It must be drilled on slow heat for half an hour. Strain the decoction, add agar-agar to it and send again on fire. When the substance is dissolved, a favorable medium for mold will be created. To accelerate, you can apply it from another product.
On preservation. You probably often noted the mold flare in jars with jam, tomato paste, pickled tomatoes or salty cucumbers. To breed molds, it is enough to prevent the contents with a dirty spoon and close the can with a lid tightly. The result will not make yourself wait.
With cheese. You will need a vegetative body fungus, which is called mycelium. A piece of cheese with mold is perfect. To create favorable conditions, paint it sour cream and leave for some time at room temperature.

Now you know how to grow mold. And in order to prevent its appearance, and with this and the damage of products, they must be properly stored and used in a timely manner until the expiration date has expired. Regularly ventilate the room, not allowing excessive humidity. Also, always follow purity in the kitchen.