Effect of Temperature, pH, and Media on the Mycelial Growth ofTuber koreanum
10.1080/12298093.2022.2112586
- Author:
Ju-Hui GWON
1
;
Hyeok PARK
;
Ahn-Heum EOM
Author Information
1. Department of Biology Education, Korea National University of Education, Cheongju, South Korea
- Publication Type:RESEARCH ARTICLE
- From:Mycobiology
2022;50(4):238-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Members of the genus Tuber are ectomycorrhizal fungi; this genus includes more than 180 species worldwide. In the present study, the optimal pH, temperature, and medium suitable for the mycelial growth of the Korean truffle, Tuber koreanum, were determined. Mycelium of T. koreanum, isolated from fruiting bodies collected in Korea, was used to investigate the effects of these environmental factors. The results showed that malt extract agar and potato dextrose agar were the most suitable for the mycelial growth of T. koreanum when cultured at a pH of 6.0 at 25 C for 30 days.
