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@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ MEA | 5 g
 
 - [ ] light corn syrup
 
-Mixing liquid culture is similar to [agar slants](#agar-slants) without needing to cool in any particular position.
+Mixing liquid culture is similar to [agar slants](#agar-slants) without needing to cool the test tubes in any particular position.
 A simple sugar like light corn syrup is dissolved in distilled water to provide mycelium calories for reproduction.
 
 Scale the following recipe as needed to fill 2/3 of each test tube or 20 ml:
@@ -203,11 +203,11 @@ simple sugar | 5 g
 
 ## Autoclave
 
-[Autoclave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoclave) is a generic term for a pressurized steam chamber for sanitization and sterilization.
+[Autoclave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoclave) is a generic term for pressurized steam chambers for sanitization and sterilization.
 
 **All autoclave duration measurements use electric pressure cookers for convenience.**
 
-If you have a stove top pressure cooker or industrial autoclave that provide a continuous 100 kPa (15 psi), reduce the time by 1/3.
+If you have a stove top pressure cooker or industrial autoclave that provide a continuous 100 kPa (15 psi), you may reduce the time by 1/3.
 
 Autoclavable tools are safe to bring to 250 celsius for extended durations without damage.
 
@@ -223,54 +223,55 @@ Use the following durations as they make sense to sanitize and pasteurize.
 
 1. Add 200 ml of water.
 
-2. Insert items to be autoclave.
+2. Insert items to be autoclave on to the steam rack.
 
-3. Press Steam option and set the appropriate time.
+3. Press `Steam` option and set the appropriate time.
 
 4. Turn vent valve to close.
 
-5. Quick release once time has completed if needed, working with agar warm is easier.
+5. Once time has completed allow to passively depressurize.
+    Venting the valve early may be necessary for working with agar.
 
 # Culture Inoculation
 
 Once you autoclave your [culture mediums](#culture-mediums) and they have cooled to room temperature it is ready for mycelium.
 
 Depending on the source of the sample there are two ways to inoculate, [cloning](#cloning) from a mushroom or using [spore samples](spore-samples).
-Newbies should start with grocery store mushrooms.
+Newbies should start with [cloning](#cloning) grocery store mushrooms.
 This will allow you to walk through the methods without fear of wasting a spore sample.
 
 ## Cloning
 
 - [ ] paring knife or scalpel
+- [ ] 50 to 100 ml syringe with hollow needle, [autoclavable](#autoclave)
 
-Taking a mycelium samples from the stem of a mushroom is called cloning.
-
-The collection of a sample for cloning is relatively trivial using a syringe with a hollow needle.
+Taking mycelium samples from mushroom tissue is called cloning.
+Piercing the mushroom tissue with a hollow needled syringe is enough to collect a sample.
 
 0. [Sanitize Your Workspace](#sanitize-your-workspace).
 
     - Sanitize the outside of each [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
 
-1. With a sanitary knife, cut the stem off the mushroom then half down the length.
+1. With a sanitary knife, cut the stem off the mushroom.
 
-2. Using the hollow needle tip of the syringe, plunge along the length of the stem collecting a sample of the core of the stem.
+2. Pull the plunger of a sanitary syringe to halfway out.
 
-3. Gently use air pressure from the syringe will push the sample into an open [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
+3. Using the hollow needle tip of the syringe, collecting a sample of the core by plunging into the center along the length of the stem.
 
-4. Replace the screw cap on the [culture medium](#culture-mediums) and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
+4. Gently use air pressure from the syringe will push the sample into an open [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
+
+5. Replace the screw cap on the [culture medium](#culture-mediums) and store in ambient room light at room temperature.
 
 ## Spore Samples
 
 - [ ] inoculation loop
-
 - [ ] flame or lighter
 
 [Spore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus#Spore_dispersal) samples are created by placing a mushroom cap on a flat surface and collecting the spores that are released.
 These are called spore prints.
+Spores can then be added to a syringe of sterile water for ease in shipping.
 
-Spores can further be added to a syringe of sterile water for ease in shipping.
-
-In either case, an inoculation loop is used to apply the spore samples to a [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
+An inoculation loop is used to apply the spore samples to a [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
 
 ### Spore Print
 
@@ -278,11 +279,11 @@ In either case, an inoculation loop is used to apply the spore samples to a [cul
 
     - Sanitize the outside of each [culture medium](#culture-mediums).
 
-1. Using a lighter, heat the loop element of your inoculation loop until it glows red. Allow the loop to cool.
+1. Using a lighter to heat the loop element of the inoculation loop until it glows red. Allow the loop to cool.
 
-2. Scraped spores off a print delivery medium with a sterile sharp.
+2. Scrape spores off a print delivery medium with a sterile sharp.
 
-3. Collect spores on the loop.
+3. Collect spores on the loop by gently rubbing against the loose spores.
 
 4. Insert loop into an open [culture medium](#culture-mediums) and gently apply spores.
 
@@ -307,7 +308,8 @@ In either case, an inoculation loop is used to apply the spore samples to a [cul
 - [ ] tweezers
 
 Mycelium samples are often sold as colonized grain or wood plugs.
-Usually these can be used to inoculate [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) directly but we can also make cultures to store these samples long-term.
+Usually these can be used to inoculate [grain spawn](#grain-spawn) directly.
+Cultures are used to store these samples long-term.
 
 With sanitary tweezers place a sample in an [agar slant](#agar-slants), [liquid culture](#liquid-cultures), or grain spawn.
 
@@ -447,7 +449,7 @@ Coconut husk (coir) as casing layer and flooring in our fruiting chamber to hold
 
 ## Daily
 
-The goal is to maintain a 90% humidity within the fruiting chamber.
+Try to maintain 90% humidity within the fruiting chamber.
 
 0. With a water spray bottle gently mist the coconut coir and mycelium cake until the coir is moist but not soaked.