title: Optimal conditions of mycelia growth ofLaetiporus sulphureussensu lato.
abstract: Laetiporus sulphureusis an edible wood-rotting basidiomycete, growing on decaying logs, stumps, and trunks of many deciduous and coniferous tree species. This fungus produces relatively large striking yellowish or orange-coloured bracket-like fruitbodies.L. sulphureusis widely consumed as a nutritional food because of its fragrance and texture. In this study, twoL. sulphureusstrains, MFLUCC 12-0546 and MFLUCC 12-0547, isolated from Chiang Rai, Thailand, were investigated for optimal conditions of mycelia growth. Potato dextrose agar and malt extract agar were observed as the favourable medium for mycelia growth. The optimum pH and temperature for the mushroom mycelia were 6-8 and 25-30°C, respectively.
authors.affiliation: School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand ; Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand.
authors.forename: Thatsanee
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Luangharn
authors.affiliation: School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand ; Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand.
authors.forename: Samantha C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Karunarathna
authors.affiliation: School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand ; Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand.
authors.forename: Kevin D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Hyde
authors.affiliation: School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand ; Institute of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University , Chiang Rai 57100 , Thailand.
authors.forename: Ekachai
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chukeatirote
keywords: Laetiporus sulphureus; edible mushroom; optimal conditions