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Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.
Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.

Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.

Date1/6/1981
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  • Toadstool technology: Tak Chen, manager of Royal Mushroom Company in Mississauga, turns out 150 pounds of shiitake a day, thanks to 'logs' they're spawned on.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125869F
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      150 pounds
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