Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor. J. Mycol.)
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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Culture Characteristics and Optimal Conditions for Mycelial Growth of Artomyces microsporus

Mushroom Science Division, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, RDA, Eumseong
27709, Korea

Correspondence to lchanj@korea.kr

Korean Journal of Mycology (Kor J Mycol) March, 2021, 49(1):45-55.
https://doi.org/10.4489/KJM.20210005
Accepted: March 29, 2021; Revised: March 25, 2021; Received: February 26, 2021
Published: March, 2021.
© 2021 THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF MYCOLOGY.
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ABSTRACT

Artomyces microspora is a genus of coral fungi from the family Auriscalpiaceae that have sporophores which are clavarioid, profusely and pyxidately branched, and devoid of a conspicuous stipe. These fungi can be found in summer and fall. This study aimed to decipher fundamental information regarding optimal growth conditions of Artomyces microsporus mycelia, including pH, temperature, carbon sources, and nitrogen sources. Based on the assessment of colony diameter and mycelial density, the optimal culture medium, temperature, and pH for mycelial growth were found to be PDA, 25 °C, and pH 5.0, respectively. Furthermore, the study revealed that the optimal carbon and nitrogen sources for mycelial growth were 1% soluble starch and 2% malt extract, respectively. The other suitable inorganic nitrogen sources were deemed to be 0.1% NH4H4PO4 and 0.1% aspartic acid.

Keywords

Artomyces microsporus, Culture characteristics, Mycelial growth, Optimal conditions

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