Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor. J. Mycol.)
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Research Article

Breeding of King Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii with a High Yield and Earliness of Harvest Trait and Its Sensory Test

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

Correspondence to coolmush@korea.kr

Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor J Mycol) June 30, 2013, 41(2):91-96.
https://doi.org/10.4489/KJM.2013.41.2.91
Received: May 4, 2013; Revised: June 10, 2013; Accepted: June 16, 2013
Published: June 30, 2013.
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ABSTRACT

Two strains Pleurotus eryngii 'Aeryni' and 'Na' carrying superior traits of a pileus and a earliness of harvest were selected to improve previously bred strains by single crosses. New hybrid, Aeryni 3 (Aeryni10 × Na5) showed superiority to other hybrids in yield, fruit body shape and days for harvest. The new strain, Aeryni 3 was harvested earlier than Keunneutari No. 2 by 2~3 days, and yielded 110.5 g/bottle (850 mL) which was 108% of that of Keunneutari No. 2. The ratio of diameter of pileus and stipe was 1.8 indicating that new stain will be likely low damage rate of fruit body during a distribution, and that was better than 2.1 of Keunneutari No. 2. A sensory test of taste of the new strain showed that 84.7% of evaluation panels selected "very good" while that of Keunneutari No. 2 was 55.5%. In purchasing intent test, 86.9% of panels will buy the new stain whereas 46.8% will buy Keunneutari No. 2 implicating that the new strain will likely be more marketability than previously bred strain.

Keywords

Aeryni 3, Breeding, King Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus eryngii

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