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Effect of Mutagenesis on Growth Rate of Schizophyllum Commune
Nurin Farwizah Binti Ahmad Rusdi
Supervisor: Dr. Andrew A. Ngadin
Bachelor of Science Agrotechnology (Postharvest Technology)
School of Food Science and Technology
Schizophyllum commune is an edible mushroom and has potential to be improved by
mutagenesis using physical mutagen. Four treated strains were exposed to UV light
to determine the effect of mycelial growth and their fruiting body. In-vitro study of
pre harvest evaluation were conducted within 14 days on their mycelial formation on
PDA. Five parameters of post-harvest were recorded in sawdust substrate within 14
weeks. The mycelium formation of four treatments and control were showed different
growth rates. Treatment within 15 minutes following 20 minutes showed faster growth
rather than 5 minutes. However, exposure at 10 minutes and control showed similar
growth. On sawdust, the yield and efficiency of SCM15 were better than control. The
significant findings obtained in this study confirmed that S. commune can be grown
successfully under mutated condition. Further study needs to be carried out to confirm
the sequences of the mutants for future application.
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