The effects of some environmental parameters on mycelial growth of six Morchella species

Kalyoncu F., Oskay M., Kalyoncu M.

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, cilt.3, sa.2, ss.467-472, 2009 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 3 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.467-472
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Ectomycorrhiza, Environmental parameters, Morchella spp., Mycelial growth
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

A comparative evaluation was conducted to assess the effects of some environmental parameters such as pH, type of carbon source, salinity and temperature on the mycelial growth of six species of an ectomycorrhizal fungus, Morchella spp. (M. costata, M. elata, M. esculenta, M. hortensis, M.intermedia and M. rotunda) collected from different parts of Turkey. All carbon sources were found to be beneficial for mycelial growth. However, glucose, sucrose, maltose and fructose were better sources of carbon for some morels. Maximum mycelial growth in Petri dishes was achieved at 20 and 25°C after three weeks incubation for all Morchella species. Growth was reduced significantly below 15°C and above 30°C. Different pH and salinity (NaCI) levels markedly affected the mycelial growth of the fungi.