Product Description

Genetics and Breeding of Edible Mushrooms is the first book not only to explore the breeding programs for Agaricus bisporus (the button mushroom), but to view the subject in the context of the large range of edible mushrooms which are currently under cultivation worldwide. From the background and general objectives of culture collection and breeding to the genetic systems and molecular biological approaches to breeding, the authors' coverage is in-depth and current, filling a gap which exists in the field. The innovative applications of breeding programs for specific purposes, including the provision of a food source, the production of high value fungal metabolites, the upgrading of lignocellulosic wastes and wastewater treatment, are also discussed.
S. T. Chang and J. A. Buswell are at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, China and P. G. Miles is at the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2059054 in Books
• Published on: 1992-12-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 329 pages

Customer Reviews

An important addition to the mushroom breeder's library.
This book is oriented toward those interested in developing improved strains of edible mushroom species. Highlighted species include Flammulina velutipes (enokitake), Lentinula edodes (shiitake), Agaricus bisporus (common white button, portabella, crimini), Coprinus cinereus (woolly inky cap) among others. Caution, this is not a how-to-grow book, but a technical reference for breeders. Reviewed by THE MUSHROOM GROWERS' NEWSLETTER, April 1993 issue.