Description
Genus and Species: Coprinus cinereus
Optimal Growth Medium: Potato Dextrose Agar with Rabbit Dung
Optimal Growth Temperature: 25° C
Package: Jar
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Basidiomycetes
This fungi culture (rank: Basidiomycetes) is a basidiomycete with a typical mushroom including a cap with gills that has a complete sexual cycle. The short life cycle and ease of cultivation has made C. cinereus a model organism for molecular studies. It is cultured on potato dextrose agar with rabbit dung at 25° C in a jar. Fungi cultures are labeled by name and media on which they are cultivated. Cultures are guaranteed for purity and genera. Fungi should be incubated at room temperature (25° C).