Abstract:
This research was carried out to study the hyphal growth initiation from various parts of Agaricus bitorquis on yeast extract agar media composted for different periods. Gills showed more radial growth 1.63 cm than that of all other tissues of basidiocarp followed by joint, cap and stalk with radial growth, 1.15 cm, 0.85 cm and 0.23 cm respectively after twelve days of growth initiation. Stalk showed poor radial growth of all. Thermal mposting showed inconsistent effect on radial growth of hyphae taken from selected tissues of basidiocarp. However, thermal composting up to three days was found best for the colony development.
