Utilization of Wild Forms of the Mushroom Coprinus comatus (Müll.) S. F. Gray in Breeding of Commercial Strains

ABSTRACT

Yields of wild strains of shaggy mane (also called: maned agaric, horsetail fungus) and their hybrids were compared. Experiments were carried out on three substrates: rye straw, wheat straw and substrate for button mushroom growing. New hybrids, giving a high yield, were obtained as a result of the breeding process. The highest yield was found on substrate for button mushroom growing.

KEYWORDS:

• Coprinus
• breeding
• yield
• mushroom