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Pak. J. Bot., 44(1): 441-443, 2012. |
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Updated: 03-02-12 |
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EFFECT OF THERMALLY COMPOSTED CULTURE MEDIA ON THE GROWTH OF HYPHAE FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BASIDIOCARP OF BUTTON MUSHROOM, AGARICUS BITORQUIS (QUELET) SACC
HAROON-UR-RASHEED1, SAIFULLAH1*, FIDA MOHAMMAD2 AND KHALID NAWAB3
Abstract:
This research
was carried out to study the hyphal growth initiation from various parts
of Agaricus bitorquis on yeast extract agar media composted for
different periods. Gills showed more radial growth 1.63 cm than that of
all other tissues of basidiocarp followed by joint, cap and stalk with
radial growth, 1.15 cm, 0.85 cm and 0.23 cm respectively after twelve
days of growth initiation. Stalk showed poor radial growth of all.
Thermal composting showed inconsistent effect on radial growth of hyphae
taken from selected tissues of basidiocarp. However, thermal composting
up to three days was found best for the colony development. 1Department of Plant Pathology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar-Pakistan 2Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar-Pakistan 3Department of Agricultural Extension Education & Communication, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University, Peshawar-Pakistan |
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