Armillaria spp. have been used for edible and medicinal purposes in Asian countries for a long period of time. This study was carried out to obtain basic data for mycelial growth conditions of Armillaria spp. The growth of seven isolates of Armillaria...
Armillaria spp. have been used for edible and medicinal purposes in Asian countries for a long period of time. This study was carried out to obtain basic data for mycelial growth conditions of Armillaria spp. The growth of seven isolates of Armillaria species (A. gallica, A. mellea, and A. ostoyae) were tested with potato dextrose agar (PDA), Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA), and malt extract agar (MEA). NIFoS 2319 and 2320 strains were selected because mycelium grew fast and showed fin density. All strains showed higher mycelial growth on PDA or SDA than MEA plates. The optimal temperature for mycelial growth was 25°C and the growth was good between 15°C and 25°C in all strains. Further study regarding their mycelial growth properties in various environmental conditions is needed to use this mushroom as applicable resource for food and pharmaceutical production.