Abstract: A light-generating device includes a light-emitting device emitting light with a wavelength in the range of 160 nm to 290 nm. White light emitting phosphor material is placed in proximity of the light-emitting device.

Abstract: A light emitting device having a die that includes a light source that generates light of a first wavelength and a layer of phosphor particles covering the die is disclosed. The phosphor particles convert a portion of the light of the first wavelength to light of a second wavelength. The light source can be fabricated by attaching the light source to a substrate, and converting the light source by applying a light converting layer that includes a volatile carrier material and particles of a phosphor that convert light of the first wavelength to light of the second wavelength over the light source. The volatile carrier material is then caused to evaporate leaving a layer of the phosphor particles over the light source. A binder material can be incorporated in the volatile carrier for binding the phosphor particles to one another after the volatile carrier material is evaporated.

Abstract: A method of cultivating wood-decaying edible fungi, comprises mixing spawn of the fungi with a substrate comprising comminuted wood which has been hydrated and sterilized or pasteurized, exposing the mixture to conditions under which the spawn will grow and fruit, and subjecting the spawn-run substrate to thermal shock comprising sequentially raising, lowering and raising the temperature, to 28.degree.-30.degree. C., 10.degree.-15.degree. C. and 20.degree.-25.degree. C., respectively.

Abstract: A method of cultivating wood-decaying edible fungi, which comprises hydrating and sterilizing comminuted wood, inoculating the thus-treated spawn of the fungi, and exposing the inoculated wood to conditions under which the spawn will grow and fruit.