Termitomyces Albuminosus Research Articles

Comparative Studies on the Structure and Biological Activities of Two New Polysaccharides from Tricholoma sinoportentosum (TS-P) and Termitomyces albuminosus (TA-P).

Polysaccharides are important active ingredients of living organisms. In this study, two new polysaccharides, Tricholoma sinoportentosum polysaccharide (TS-P) and Termitomyces albuminosus (TA-P), were extracted and purified using anion exchange column chromatography. The structure of each polysaccharide was identified by HPGPC, FT-IR, HPLC, GC-MS and NMR, and the biological activities were also investigated. The results of the structure identification showed that TS-P was composed of arabinose, mannose, glucose and galactose at a ratio of 1:1:3:2 and its main chain was composed of (1→4)-Arap residues, (1→4,6)-D-Manp residues and two (1→6)-Galp residues. The TA-P was composed of arabinose, glucose and galactose at a ratio of 2:4:8. Its main chain was composed of two (1→4)-β-L-Arap residues, one (1→4)-Glcp residues, three (1→2,6)-Galp residues and five (1→6)-Galp residues. The immunoassay showed that TS-P and TA-P could significantly promote the proliferation of T cells, B cells and RAW264.7 cells. The cell cycle results showed that for B cells and macrophages, TS-P and TA-P mainly affected the G0/G1 phases of the cell cycle; for T cells, TS-P affected G2/M phase, while TA-P mainly affected the G0/G1 phases. TS-P could significantly promote B cells to secrete IgA, IgG and IgD (p < 0.01), while TA-P could significantly promote the secretion of IgA and IgG (p < 0.01). The chemical structure and biological activity of TS-P and TA-P were first studied and compared to lay a theoretical foundation for the application of fungal polysaccharide.

Diversity of Wild Edible Mushroom In Gunung Tukung Gede Nature Reserves, Indonesia

Wild edible mushrooms diversity utilized by the community in Gunung Tukung Gede (GTG) nature reserves were observed and documented. The exploration was carried out during September 2018 – June 2019 to collect wild mushrooms and gather information on utilizing wild edible mushrooms by interviewing the indigenous community. About 75 local people who live in Sukatani, Pasilaja, and Cimacan village in GTG nature reserves participated and gave information on utilizing wild mushrooms. The reported edible mushrooms were: Auricularia polytricha, Coprinus sp., Termitomyces albuminosus, T. eurhizus, Boletus edulis, Cantharellus cibarius, Marasmiellus sp., Mycea sp., Pleurotus sp., Volvariella volvacea, Lentinus sajor-caju, Psathyrella sp., Oudemansiella sp., Schizophyllum commune, and Scleroderma sinnamariense. The outcome will contribute information to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems in GTG nature reserves and potential edible mushroom to be used for improving food security. Bangladesh J. Bot. 51(3): 625-629, 2022 (September)

Screening of Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of Wild Edible Termite Mushroom

Wild edible mushrooms produce a variety of bioactive compounds that are known to have antioxidant properties. Natural antioxidants can protect against oxidative induced free radicals without any side effects. Thus, they are consumed by people for food and nutraceutical values. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of three wild edible termite mushrooms (Termitomyces albuminosus, T. eurhizus and T. robustus). Different phytochemicals were screened in the 50% ethanol, methanol and water extracts of three termite mushrooms. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined by Folin-Ciocalteau and aluminium chloride method respectively. The antioxidant activity of three termite mushrooms was evaluated by DPPH assay. Qualitative screening of phytochemicals has revealed that alkaloid, steroid, fatty acid, flavonoid, saponin, tannin, carbohydrate and protein are found in the 50% ethanol, methanol and water extracts of three species of termite mushroom. A high amount of total phenolic and flavonoid content was found in the 50% ethanol extract of T. albuminosus, T. eurhizus and T. robustus (TPC: 50.28, 54.56 and 57.63 mg GAE/g extract; TFC: 16.30, 18.43 and 18.80 mg QE/g extract respectively). Due to high phenolic and flavonoid content, 50% ethanol extract of three termite mushrooms has shown high antioxidant activity (i.e., lowest IC50: 710.00 - 714.05 μg/ml). These termite mushrooms have antioxidant properties due to the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites that can potentially be used as a source of natural antioxidants in the form of food and nutraceutical.

A specific gene, TSA, used as endogenous reference gene for qualitative and real-time quantitative PCR detection of Termitomyces albuminosus

As a nutritious and high-value wild edible mushroom, Termitomyces albuminosus is very popular among people. However, this has caused many unscrupulous businessmen to adulterate it in order to gain huge profits. Qualitative and quantitative PCR identification based on the endogenous reference gene has been widely used to detect the source components of the species. In this work, we screened a large number of DNA sequence of T. albuminosus in the GenBank database by BLAST comparison and interspecies homology comparison, and finally the TSA gene was selected as the candidate. Then, primers were designed for the species-specific regions of the TSA gene, and the specificity was verified by qualitative PCR with 18 other mushroom species. In addition, qualitative and quantitative PCR sensitivity assays were performed, and the limits of detection were 2.56 ng and 200 pg respectively. The detection system was also applied in the deep processed products, the results were consistent with those in the labeled ingredients. In conclusion, we have proposed the TSA gene as an endogenous reference gene for T. albuminosus for the first time, which providing an effective assistance to protect consumers' benefits and promote the positive development of the T. albuminosus industry.

Drying characteristics and processing optimization of combined microwave drying and hot air drying of Termitomyces albuminosus mushroom

Termitomyces albuminosus (termite mushroom) is an edible fungus growing from termitaries in certain parts of China. Recently, the mushroom has gained in popularity, but due to rapid post-harvest quality decay, novel processing techniques including drying are required. This study aimed to optimize the conditions of combined microwave and hot air drying for T. albuminosus. Factors including microwave density, air temperature, and moisture content at conversion point were investigated and optimized using the drying rate, protein content, color L*, DPPH scavenging ability, rehydration ratio (RR), texture, sensory, and overall score as responses. The results showed that the overall score dried at 1.83 W/g microwave density, 60°C hot air, and 50% moisture content at conversion point were 0.675, 0.575, 0.530, respectively. The optimum conditions of combined microwave and hot air drying were microwave density 2.0 W/g, moisture content 52% at conversion point, and hot air temperature 57 respectively. The optimum conditions of combined microwave and hot air drying L* was 54.16, DPPH clearance was 91.87%, RR was 2.41, pileus chewiness was 1,587.19 g, stipe chewiness was 4,457.28 g, sensory score was 7.3, and overall score was 0.793, while the sensory quality was very high. Therefore, microwave drying followed by hot air drying is an effective, suitable method to obtain dried T. albuminosus. Practical applications Termitomyces albuminosus is also known as Termitomyces and has a similar internal fiber structure, color, and flavor as chicken. Drying is one of the most important methods for edible fungi processing and the major aim is to decrease water activity, which in turn minimizes the chemical and physical modifications during storage. The conditions of combined microwave and hot air drying for T. albuminosus were investigated and optimized using the drying rate, protein content, color L*, DPPH scavenging ability, rehydration ratio, texture, sensory, and overall score as responses. The obtained process parameters were helpful, effective, and suitable for the application of combined microwave and hot air drying technology to preserve good quality, especially for T. albuminosus.

Decolorisation of Azo Dye Congo Red (CR) by Termitomyces sp. Biomass

Aims: A study was conducted to evaluate decoloration of azo dye, Congo Red (CR) using fungal hyphal mat of beneficial bacidiomycete Termitomyces sp. TMS7 (MW694830) as bio sorbent material.&#x0D; Study design: Completely randomized block design (CRD).&#x0D; Place and duration of study: Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, between September 2019 and January 2020.&#x0D; Methodology: Isolation of white rot fungus from basidiocarb was done and screened based on their ligninolytic enzyme activity and Isolate TMS 7 was selected as best isolate and identified through ITS 1 and ITS 4 primers. Efficiency of fungal biomass to decolorize Congo red was assessed and per cent decoloration and kinetics were calculated.&#x0D; Results: Twelve fungal isolates were obtained and Isolate TMS 7 was selected as best isolate based on enzymatic activity. TMS 7 was identified as Termitomyces sp. using ITS 1 and ITS 4 primer. Ligninolytic enzymes i.e. cellulase (9.97 µ mol of glucose released/min/mg protein), and xylanase (9.55 µ mol of xylose released/min/mg protein) were quantified from the crude fungal extract of TMS 7, which was higher than standard (Termitomyces albuminosus -MTCC 1366). Decolorisation efficiency of termitomyces fungal biomass (1 g/100 ml) against different concentration of congo red dye (50-250 mg/L) was assessed. About 100 % (99.9) degradation was recorded in the minimum dye concentration of 50 mg/L within 3 days and 8 % decoloration was achieved at the highest dye concentration (250 mg/L) within 5 days.&#x0D; Conclusion: Possible mechanism of degradation is the presence of lignolytic enzyme especially cellulase, xylanase in the culture filtrate and bio sorption of degraded product by the fungal cell wall components viz., chitin, glucan other complex polymers.

Genotoxicity Evaluation of Termite Mushroom, Termitomyces albuminosus (Agaricomycetes), Powder.

Termitomyces albuminosus, also known as termite mushroom, is a palatable mushroom with therapeutic effects that has been used as a food and folk medicinal ingredient. Recent studies revealed that T. albuminosus contains pharmacologically active factors that exert anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and neuritogenic activities, leading to its increasing popularity as a supplement among the general public. Despite the increase in its use, however, lack of knowledge on the toxicity of T. albuminosus has raised safety concerns. In this study, we systemically evaluated the genotoxicity of T. albuminosus powder (TAP) by testing its potential in generating bacterial reverse mutation, in vitro chromosome aberration, and in vivo micronuclei. TAP did not increase revertant colonies in the bacterial reverse mutation test nor the number of cells with aberrant chromosomes at 5000 μg/plate and micronucleus-containing polychromatic erythrocytes at 2000 mg/kg body weight in mice, indicating that TAP is not mutagenic nor clastogenic. Our results, together with the previous data from the general toxicity studies, indicate that TAP is safe for human consumption.

Investigation of radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity of the extract and fractions of Termitomyces albuminosus

Investigation of radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity of the extract and fractions of Termitomyces albuminosus

Mycelium Polysaccharides from Termitomyces albuminosus Attenuate CCl4-Induced Chronic Liver Injury Via Inhibiting TGFβ1/Smad3 and NF-κB Signal Pathways.

A major fraction (MPT-W), eluted by deionized water, was extracted from mycelium polysaccharides of Termitomyces albuminosus (MPT), and its antioxidant, anti-fibrosis, and anti-inflammatory activities in CCl4-induced chronic liver injury mice, as well as preliminary characterizations, were evaluated. The results showed that MPT-W was a polysaccharide of α- and β-configurations containing xylose (Xyl), fucose (Fuc), mannose (Man), galactose (Gal), and glucose (Glc) with a molar ratio of 0.29:8.67:37.89:35.98:16.60 by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Its molecular weight (Mw), obtained by high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), was 1.30 × 105 Da. The antioxidant assays in vitro showed that MPT-W displayed scavenging free-radical abilities. Based on the data of in vivo experiments, MPT-W could inhibit TGFβ1/Smad3 and NF-κB pathways; decrease the level and activity of cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1), malonaldehyde (MDA) and serum enzyme; activate the HO-1/Nrf2 pathway; and increase antioxidant enzymes to protect the liver in CCl4-induced chronic liver injury mice. Therefore, MPT-W could be a potentially natural and functional resource contributing to antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects with potential health benefits.

New Sesquiterpenoids from the Fermented Broth of Termitomyces albuminosus and their Anti-Acetylcholinesterase Activity.

Termitomyces albuminosus is the symbiotic edible mushroom of termites and cannot be artificially cultivated at present. In the project of exploring its pharmaceutical metabolites by microbial fermentation, four new selinane type sesquiterpenoids—teucdiol C (1), D (2), E (3), and F (4), together with two known sesquiterpenoids teucdiol B (5) and epi-guaidiol A (6)—were obtained from its fermented broth of T. albuminosus. Their structures were elucidated by the analysis of NMR data, HR Q-TOF MS spectral data, CD, IR, UV, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Epi-guaidiol A showed obvious anti-acetylcholinesterase activity in a dose-dependent manner. The experimental results displayed that T. albuminosus possess the pharmaceutical potential for Alzheimer’s disease, and it was an effective way to dig new pharmaceutical agent of T. albuminosus with the microbial fermentation technique.

Characterization of a chitin-glucan complex from the fruiting body of Termitomyces albuminosus (Berk.) Heim

Chitin-glucan complex (CGC), the main component of fungal cell wall, is reported to have wide applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries because of its physical and physiological activities. In this study, CGC was extracted from the fruiting body of Termitomyces albuminosus (Berk.) Heim with the treatments of deproteination, demineralization and depigmentation to obtain a yield of 13.46%, and its properties were investigated. The results indicated that CGC from T. albuminosus contained glucan and chitin in a molar ratio of 46:54, with very low contents of proteins and inorganic salts. The chitin in CGC was in the α-form, with crystallinity index of 64.81% and degree of acetylation of 65.40%. The surface morphology of CGC was dense and firm with no nanofibers and nanopores as observed by scanning electron microscopy, and the peak degradation temperature was determined to be 314.88 °C. This study suggested that CGC from T. albuminosus was promising to be an alternative source of crustacean chitinous products in the industry of food, medicine, waste water treatment and so on in the future.

Purification and characterisation of a sulphur rich melanin from edible mushroom Termitomyces albuminosus Heim

ABSTRACTProduction, purification and characterisation of a black pigment from Termitomyces albuminosus as melanin is reported, for the first time, from shaken submerged culture condition using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis, ultraviolet–visible (UV-VIS), and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and 13C (CP/MAS) NMR spectra. SEM results on T. albuminosus revealed nanogranular nature of melanin nanoparticles within size range of 400–100 nm with fractal dimension D = 1.195–1.73. Elemental analysis of melanin indicated 54.6% C, 3.5% H, 2.4% N, 26.9% O, and 12% S. UV-VIS and FTIR spectra confirmed to the characteristic of melanin and were identical to the reference commercial sepia melanin. Further validation of the identity of pigment as melanin was achieved by EPR analysis. Termitomyces albuminosus melanin is postulated to be DOPA-type melanin confirmed by 13C (CP/MAS) NMR spectral analysis showing chemical shift at 200–170 ppm carbonyl, 160–110 ppm aromatic region, and with high 40–30 ppm open chain aliphatic region. Chemical modification through oxidation and cysteinylation (Pheomelanin) is implied as indicated by relatively high sulphur content (12%).

Hepatoprotective and in vitro antioxidant effects of native depolymerised-exopolysaccharides derived from Termitomyces albuminosus

In this study, native depolymerised-exopolysaccharides (DEPS) were successfully derived from the exopolysaccharides (EPS) of Termitomyces albuminosus, and its hepatoprotective effects against a high-fat emulsion and in vitro antioxidant activities were investigated. Based on the results of in vitro assays, DEPS showed superior antioxidant activities compared with EPS dose-dependently. According to the in vivo assays both EPS and DEPS significantly decreased the lipid levels, improved the enzymatic activities, and reduced lipid peroxidation in both serum and hepatic homogenates. Furthermore, EPS and DEPS attenuated the high-fat emulsion-induced histopathological injury to the liver. Both EPS and DEPS might be used as natural drugs to treat and protect against hyperlipidaemia and liver injury induced by a high-fat emulsion. In addition, based on the results of GC and HPLC analyses, rhamnose and low molecular weight compounds may play an important role in contributing to the antioxidant activities of EPS and DEPS.

Simultaneous determination of amino acids and nucleosides of three species in Termitomyces by UFLC-QTRAP-MS-MS

A comprehensive analytical method based on UFLC-QTRAP-MS-MS was developed for the simultaneous determination of 15 kinds of amino acids and 12 kinds of nucleosides of three species in Termitomyces. The separation was carried out on a Waters XBridge Amide column (2.1 mm×100 mm,3.5 μm) with gradient elution of mobile phase of 0.2% formic acid in water-0.2% formic acid in acetonitrile at a flow rate of 0.6 mL•min⁻¹, and column temperature was maintained at 30 ℃. The target compounds were analyzed by the positive ion multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. The principal component analysis(PCA) was made to standardized treatment for the comprehensive evaluation of different species in Termitomyces. The 15 kinds of amino acids and 12 kinds of nucleosides multiple constituents showed good linearity (r>0.997 3) in the range of the tested concentration.The average recoveries ranged from 95.14% to 105.0%,and the relative standard deviations were less than 5.0%. The comprehensive evaluation index obtained with PCA showed that the Termitomyces albuminosus was significantly higher than others in amino acids and in nucleosides, of which the T. aurantiacus was the best. The developed method with good repeatability and accuracy was suitable for the simultaneous determination of multiple functional substances,which provided a new basis for the comprehensive assessment and overall control of the quality of Termitomyces fungi.

Acute toxicity test and safety classification for Termitomyces albuminosus containing pharmacologically similar ingredient of Aconitum koreanum

Acute toxicity test and safety classification for Termitomyces albuminosus containing pharmacologically similar ingredient of Aconitum koreanum

Thermitomyces albuminosus powder의 랫드를 이용한 90일 경구투여독성시험

계종버섯(Thermitomyces albuminosus)의 안정성을 입증하기 위하여 사료에 계종버섯의 분말을 5%, 2.5%, 1.25%, 0%를 혼합하여 90일 동안 랫드에 자유 급이 시켜 실험동물의 일반증상, 체중변화, 혈액학적 검사, 부검소견, 임상병리, 조직병리학적 검사의 결과를 토대로 독성을 평가하였다. 독성판정기준은 독성의 정도와 양상에 따라 weight-based classification (독성 강도에 따른 분류)로 분류 하였는데 비시험물질-유래 변화인 NOEL, 시험물질-유래 경미한 변화는 NOAEL, 시험물질-유래 중요한 변화는 LOAEL을 기준으로 나누었다. 시험결과, 수컷 좌, 우측 신장 중량이 용량의존적으로 증가하여 고용량군에서는 12%, 8% 증가 하였다. 하지만 임상, 조직병리학적 결과 독성으로 판단되는 소견이 관찰되지 않아 시험물질-유래 경미한 변화로 판단으로 분류하였다. 따라서 판정기준에 따라 수컷은 NOAEL 암컷은 NOEL이 식이함량 5%로 추정되지만 식약처고시에 따라 암수 모두 NOAEL이 식이함량의 5%로 추정할 수 있다. 따라서 계종버섯은 식품 또는 기능성식품으로의 개발에 문제가 없을 것으로 사료된다. Termitomyces albuminosus (Berk.) Heim is a well-known wild edible mushroom in the southern region of China. Novel cerebrosides, termed termitomycesphins, isolated from EtOH extract of T. albuminosus have shown significant neuritogenic activity. Neurotrophic factors have been targeted as potential therapeutic drugs for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. However, before expanding their applications to include food or therapeutic agents in Korea, a safety evaluation of T. albuminosus is needed. Herein, in a repeated-dose 90-day oral toxicity study, rats were exposed to a basal diet of powder ground from dried T. albuminosus at dose levels of 5%, 2.5%, 1.25%, and 0%. The following endpoints were evaluated: clinical observation, body weight, gross and microscopic pathology, clinical chemistry, and hematology. Significant dose-dependent increases in the weight of the left kidney were observed, possibly due to the test substance. Based on toxicity-decision criteria for minor compound-related changes (no observed adverse effect level [NOAEL] and no observed effect level [NOEL]), NOAEL was observed in male rats at a dose of 5% of dried T. albuminosus powder, and NOEl was observed in female rats at the same dose. The results point to the safety and potential use of T. albuminosus as a nontoxic neurotrophic factor.

A checklist of gilled mushrooms (Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes) with diversity analysis in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India

&lt;p&gt;Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is comprised of five distinct compartments. A total of 138 species of gilled mushrooms belonging to 48 genera, 23 families, five orders of the class Agaricomycetes, division Basidiomycota, have been collected and analyzed. The order Agaricales was was found with the highest number of species (113), followed by Russulales (14), Polyporales (5), Cantharellales (4) and Boletales (2). The species &lt;em&gt;Coprinellus disseminatus &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;Megacollybia rodmani&lt;/em&gt; have shown the highest (8.26) and the lowest density (0.05), respectively. A total of 24 species, e.g., &lt;em&gt;Termitomyces albuminosus, Marasmius curreyi, Marasmiellus candidus, Leucocoprinus medioflavus, Mycena leaiana, Hygrocybe miniata, Collybia chrysoropha, Gymnopus confluens&lt;/em&gt; were common with frequency percentage of 11.9, whereas &lt;em&gt;Megacollybia rodmani&lt;/em&gt; with less frequency percentage (2.4) was found only in few quadrates of the sanctuary. The highly abundant species were &lt;em&gt;Termitomyces medius&lt;/em&gt; (91.7) and &lt;em&gt;Coprinellus disseminatus &lt;/em&gt;(86.8), and less abundant species were &lt;em&gt;Psilocybe wayanadensis&lt;/em&gt; (1.0) and &lt;em&gt;Lepiota&lt;/em&gt; sp. (1.0) in the study site. The order of the species richness index (&lt;em&gt;R&lt;/em&gt;) compartment wise was 2&amp;gt;3&amp;gt;4&amp;gt;5&amp;gt;1. Both the Shannon diversity index and Simpson diversity index of agarics was maximum (1.88, 0.98) in compartment 2, whereas minimum (1.72, 0.95) in compartment 1 and 5, respectively. Moreover, the compartment 2 was found very much similar with compartment 3 and very less similar with compartment 1.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;

The Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Mushrooms have Potential Protective Effects against Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Comprehensive and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to treat Neurodegenerative Diseases (NDs) has attracted attention from healthcare professionals and scientific researchers recently. Although in its early research stage, a good number of studies have been performed to investigate the potential preventive or even therapeutic effects of some medicinal mushrooms on NDs. We reviewed recent scientific publications reporting the extraction and identification of the bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms commonly used in Asian countries for their potential protective effects against NDs. Five medicinal mushrooms - Hericium erinaceus, Termitomyces albuminosus, Ganoderma lucidum, Dictyophora indusiata, Mycoleptodonoides aitchisonii- have been covered in this review. In vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies have been conducted to confirm the potential protective effects of these compounds against neurodegen - erative diseases. Because of the limited research, no clear mechanisms of the preventive ac- tions can be proposed. More animal and human studies are needed in the future to confirm the anti-neurodegenerative effects and understand the mechanism of the protective action of these bioactive compounds.

Analysis of compositional monosaccharides in fungus polysaccharides by capillary zone electrophoresis

A rapid analytical method of capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) was established for the simultaneous separation and determination of 10 monosaccharides (aldoses and uronic acids). The monosaccharides were labeled with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone (PMP), and subsequently separated using an uncoated capillary (50μm i.d.×58.5cm) and detected by UV at 245nm with pH 11.0, 175mM borate buffer at voltage 20kV and capillary temperature 25°C by CZE. The 10 PMP-labeled monosaccharides were rapidly baseline separated within 20min. The optimized CZE method was successfully applied to the simultaneous separation and identification of the monosaccharide composition in Termitomyces albuminosus polysaccharides (TAPs) and Panus giganteus polysaccharides (PGPs). The quantitative recovery of the component monosaccharides in the fungus polysaccharides was in the range of 92.0–101.0% and the CV value was lower than 3.5%. The results demonstrate that the proposed CZE method is precise and practical for the monosaccharide analysis of fungus polysaccharides.

Studies on the Biological Characteristics of Termitomyces Albuminosus Hypha

Termitomyces albuminosus is a kind of local distinctive wild edible fungi in southwest of China. It is delicious, rich in nutrition and has high development and utilization value, but owing to the restrictions of growth environment, it can not be cultivated artificially. This article mainly studied on the biological characteristics of Termitomyces albuminosus Hypha, and found out the optimal carbon source, nitrogen source, growth factors and the C/N ratio that are suitable for the growth of Hypha of Termitomyces albuminosus .