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Factors Affecting Spore Germination of Volvariella volvacea
Author(s) -
Chang ShuTing,
Chu SzeShuen
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
physiologia plantarum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.351
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1399-3054
pISSN - 0031-9317
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-3054.1969.tb07430.x
Subject(s) - volvariella volvacea , germination , spore , spore germination , mycelium , basidiospore , biology , straw , mushroom , horticulture , hypha , botany , agronomy
Environmental factors affecting basidiospore germination were studied with Volvariella volvacea , the edible straw mushroom which is common in South East Asia. A relatively mild heal shock is necessary for spore germination. The spores give best germination at 40°C although early hyphal growth is better at 35°C the germination of spores is affected by temperature. pH. a presoaking treatment and spore density. Higher pH supports more germination but seems unfavourable for early mycelial growth. Presoaking treatment in phosphate buffer solution or distilled water also stimulates germination markedly.