For quite some years Pieter had known Czechian Mushroom Scientists Ivan Jablonský and Antonín Srb.
Both of us met them also at the ISMS Congress, in Braunschweig, Germany where they lectured.
Recycled Casing Soil in the Culture of Agaricus bisporus by Ivan Jablonsky and Antonín Srb.
That was on September 20-26 of 1987, still during the era of Communism for them...
Card from Ivan Jablonsky and Antonín Srb, for wishing us a good 1987
Photo shows Pholiota Adiposa, from the Strophariaceae family and commonly known as Chestnut mushrooms.
Ivan Jablonsky did work at a Dutch mushroom farm of Gert Phillipsen in Ysselsteyn, Limburg and also attended classes at the Dutch Training Centre.
Sadly, Ing. Antonín Srb passed away 25 years ago...
Pieter still has occasionally contact with Ing. Ivan Jablonský
Related links:
Czechian Mushroom Scientist Friend Miroslav Staněk | my previous post also showing that they both lectured
My Most Awkward Moments as Last Minute Substitute Interpreter at ISMS Congress | about the Braunschweig Congress
{XIIth ISMS Braunschweig, Germany Plate of 1987} | previous post by me
It is really impressive that you have so many mementos from all encounters and occasions over the years of work and travel. Wishing you a good week. Take care.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteThank you and it is because those mementos have been meaningful to us!
Hugs,
Mariette
Buon lunedì Mariette!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteAnche per voi un buon lunedì,
Un abbraccio,
Mariette
You certainly had a wonderful career Mariette, both of you 💜
ReplyDeleteDearest Grace,
DeleteWe certainly had and still have... meeting the most interesting and intelligent people.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, I just looked up Pholiota adiposa and surprisingly it grows not on chestnut trees but on beech trees. The place I grew up in was named for its beech trees, but I believe that Pholiota adiposa is a European-only mushroom. However, we do have plenty of beech drops, which grow on the roots of beech trees. This is not a fungus but a parasitic flowering plant without chlorophyll.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteWe both did not know about the beech drops.
But the Pholiota adiposa for sure is not a European-only mushroom. It is a very popular cultivated mushroom in Japan and you can purchase its sawdust spawn for growing your own, even here in the USA.
Hugs,
Mariette
You and your husband must be top experts in your fields. Well done and congratulations.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteWe learned so much from other scientists we've known.
Hugs,
Mariette
Buenos recuerdos de un tiempo de trabajo y de colaboración, vcon espertos del tema.
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Querida Antónia,
DeleteSí, recuerdos buenos de ciertos colegas y espertos muy especiales.
Abrazos,
Mariette
My father was a botanist, so I can really appreciate your careers, Mariette. He didn't study mushrooms per se, but he sure knew lots about them!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteBoth of us are the son and daughter of a Market Gardener so having been born into the horticulture, mycology was in fact identical.
Hugs,
Mariette
An amazing collection of memories you have.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteYes, a very rich fountain of memories that we finally find the time to look into!
Hugs,
Mariette
A most awesome memento ..... 1987 I remember well. It was a good year, a happy year.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteYes, it sure was and from people coming from our favorite city of Prague...
Hugs,
Mariette
That Is Way Cool - So Dig That Chestnut On The Cover - Hope The Week Is Treating You Well
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dearest Travis,
DeleteThank you and yes, the Chestnut mushroom is like the famous Japanese Nameko mushroom.
The week is going well, including my skin cancer surgery and upcoming eye surgery...
Hugs,
Mariette