Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Umara Rahmani, Gopal Singh, Pradeep Kumar Verma, Arvind Yadav, Ayushi Srivastava and Hadi Husain Khan

Abstract:
Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is a temperate mushroom which is rich in flavor, taste aroma and medicinal potential. Regarding medicinal potentials it contains, polysaccharides like “lentinan” which has medicinal value. Shiitake mushroom has been proved to be having anti-HIV, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic properties and ability to promote the immune system. In present investigation six different media and five grain extract were evaluated for mycelia growth of Lentinula edodes. In observations of experiment of different media, maximum mycelial growth (90.00 mm) was observed on Sweet potato extract agar media (SPEA) followed by Malt extract agar media (MEA). Among different grain extract media, fastest radial growth was observed on Oat extract agar media (OEA) followed by Black gram extract media (BGEA).