Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor. J. Mycol.)
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Breeding of King Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii Carrying Good Traits of Cap

Eco-friendliness Research Department, Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Jinju 660-360, Korea

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Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor J Mycol) September 28, 2012, 40(3):145-151.
https://doi.org/10.4489/KJM.2012.40.3.145
(Received 13, August 2012., Revised 13, September 2012., Accepted 15, September 2012)
Published: September 28, 2012.
© The Korean Society of Mycology

ABSTRACT

Two strains Pleurotus eryngii KNR2312 and A8B10 (Na) which have good traits in cap quality and speedy growing were selected to breed a new strain carrying the two traits. KNR2312-2636-10 × 18 (Ga) with 45.2 cap lightness and 6.5 quality was breeded by a consecutive inbreeding between KNR2312-derived monokaryons. Ga5 × Na5 came from outcrossing between Ga and Na was backcrossed with KNR2312-derived monokaryons twice to improve quality in cap color and shape. Therethrough Ga5NaKNR2312-47KNR2312-12 × 38 carrying lightness of 49.5, quality of 7.3 and weight of 95.1 g was selected. The selected strain possesses good quality and dark color of cap. Especially its edge is 24 mm thick, therefore it is not likely damaged during processing and distribution.

Keywords

Aeryni, Breeding, King oyster mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii, Saesongi

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