Principles and methods of plant breeding

Content: 
Developments in Crop Science
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Front Matter
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Copyright page
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Acknowledgements
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Recognition
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Mushroom Science Faculty and Staff College of Agriculture The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania 16802 U.S.A.
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Antitumor Activities of Edible Mushrooms by Oral Administration
Pages 1-6
K. MORI, T. TOYOMASU, H. NANBA, H. KURODA

La France Disease of Agaricus Bisporus: Characterization of a Virion-Associated Rna Polymerase Activity in a 35 NM Spherical Virus
Pages 7-17
C.P. ROMAINE, A. SRISKANTHA, M.P. WACH, B. SCHLAGNHAUFER

Variability of Fluorescent Pseudomonas Populations in Composts and Casing Soils Used for Mushroom Cultures
Pages 19-25
R. SAMSON, J. GUILLAUMES, G. HOUDEAU, J.M. OLIVIER, P. KHANNA

Influence of Microorganisms and Fungistasis on Sporophore Initiation in AgaricusBrunnescens
Pages 27-40
FRANK J. INGRATTA, Z.A. PATRICK

Nutritional Influences on VolvariellaVolvacea Growth in Puerto Rico. II: Vitamins, Oils and pH
Pages 41-51
RAMON I. TORRES LOPEZ, PAUL R. HEPPERLY

The Kratovirulence Determinant of Wood-Decay Fungi in Transfer of Nycelia to, and Basidiocarp Formation on, Wooden Raw Substrates
Pages 53-61
G. GRANSS

Spent Compost as a Carrier for Bacterial Inoculant Production
Pages 63-68
NITA BAHL, K.S. JAUHRI

Studies on Spcre Germination CF Pholiota Destruens (Brond) Gillet
Pages 69-75
ARVIND KRISHNA, B.K. SHARMA

Effects of Growth Regulator Compounds on Yield and Size of the Commercial Mushroom, Agaricusbisporus
Pages 79-90
CHARLES R. HALBERT, LEE C. SCHISLER

Indoor Static Composting for Mushroom (Agaricus Bisporus Lge Sing) Cultivation
Pages 91-100
J. LABORDE, J.M. OLIVIER, G. HOUDEAU, P. DELPECH

Nutrient Supplementation for AgaricusBisporus (Lange) Sing. Cultivation
Pages 101-108
H.S. GARCHA, P.K. KHANNA, H.S. SODHI, S. DHANDA, A. SIDHU, R.P. PHUTELA

Effect of Benomyl Application and Spawnmate Supplementation on Yield and Size of Selected Genotypes of PleurotusSPP.
Pages 109-115
D.J. ROYSE, L.C. SCHISLER

Changes in Free Amino Acid Content of the Compost During Growth and Development of AgaricusBisporus
Pages 117-120
T.R. SHANDILYA

Preliminary Studies on the Effect of Plant Extracts on the Mycelial Growth and Yield of Agaricus Bisporus (Lange) Singer and Fungal Flora in the Compost
Pages 121-128
H.S. SOHI, P.S. GREWAL, ANJU SETH

Physiological Studies on PholiotaDestruens (Brond) Gillet - 1. Carbon Utilization
Pages 129-133
ARVIND KRISHNA, B.K. SHARMA

Physiological Studies on Phgliota Destruens (Brond) Gillet - II. Nitrogen Utilization
Pages 135-138
ARVIND KRISHNA, B.K. SHARMA

What\'s in a Name?: The Chaetaceous Case of the Chaste Champignon
Pages 141-154
RICHARD W. KERRIGAN

Basidiospore Number Variation in Agaricus
Pages 155-162
R.W. KERRIGAN, I.K. ROSS

Nuclear Number of Heterocaryotic Fungal Cells: Simple Theoretical Estimation & Application
Pages 163-169
H.H. WANG, J.P. HSU

Genetic Diversity Between Isolates of PleurotusOstreatus as Revealed by Isozyme Analysis
Pages 171-181
RAJIV K. KULKARNI, CRAIG D. KAMERATH, KEVIN L. ALLRED

Strategies for Conservation of Genetic Resources
Pages 183-211
L.-C. WU

Germplasm Preservation of Edible Eungi in Culture Through Cryogenic Storage
Pages 213-225
S.C. Jong, E.E. Davis

The Collection and Conservation of Genes of Lentinus
Pages 227-234
P.G. MILES, S.T. CHANG

Evidence for the Involvement of Plasmids in Sporophore Initiation and Development in AgaricusBisporus
Pages 235-248
P.B. RAINEY, A.L.J. COLE

Evaluation of Textural Changes Related to Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh Mushrooms
Pages 251-258
R.B. Beelman, A. Okereke, B. Guthrie

Influence of Reduced Cropping Temperature and Addition of Chalk to the Casing Layer on Yield, Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh Mushrooms
Pages 259-263
A. Okereke, R.B. Beelman, J.J. Quinn, L.C. Schisler

Observations of the Effects of Growing Temperature on First Break Mushrooms
Pages 265-270
R.J. SAMP, J.K. PHELPS

Effect of Type of Peat Casing Layer and the Addition of Calcium Chloride to Watering Treatments on Quality and Shelf-Life of Fresh Mushrooms
Pages 271-282
R.B. BEELMAN, J.J. QUINN, A. OKEREKE, L.C. SCHISLER, H.R. MUTHERSBAUGH, K. EVENSEN

Evaluation and Bacterial Populations Associated with Fresh Mushrooms (AgaricusBisporus)
Pages 283-294
STEPHANIE DOORES, MICHAEL KRAMER, ROBERT BEELMAN

Observations on Cultural Aspects Affecting the Consistent Production of Good Quality Closed Hybrid Mushrooms
Pages 295-300
G.W. GANNEY

The Mushroom Pest Complex - its Affect on Yield and Quality
Pages 301-310
P.F. WHITE

Some Developments of Mushroom Processing
Pages 311-318
Ir.E. STEINBUCH

Recent Experience in Detecting Viral Double-Stranded RNA in Commercial Mushroom Crops and its Effect on Yield
Pages 321-329
R.C. ROSS, G.A. BROWN, C.P. ROMAINE

Notes on the Physiology and Morphology of SepedoniumNiveum, a Newly Recorded Competitor Mould in Mushroom Compost
Pages 331-339
W.J. BOTHA, A. EICKER

Assessment of Chinese Straw Mushroom (VolvariellaVolvacea) Fungal Competitors on Sugarcane Bagasse
Pages 341-349
L.I. RIVERA VARGAS, P.R. HEPPERLY

Evolution of the Phytopathological Situation in the French Caves
Pages 351-360
J.M. OLIVIER

Bacterial Diseases of Edible Mushrooms and Their Control
Pages 361-370
T R FERMOR

A Computer Model to Simulate the Occurrence and Increase in Numbers of Several Insect and Mite Pests of Cultivated Mushrooms in Australia
Pages 371-384
A.D. CLIFT

Nematode Parasites of Mushroom Plies: Their use as Biological Control Agents
Pages 385-394
P.N. RICHARDSON

Biology of Phorid Fly, MegaseliaSandhui Disney (Diptera: Phoridae) on Temperate Mushroom
Pages 395-404
GURMEL S. SANDHU, D.S. BHATTAL

Spore Germination Behaviour of Verticillium Fungicola (Preuss) Hassebr. Under Different Environmental Conditions
Pages 405-410
C.D. THAPA, C.L. JANDAIK

Physiochemical Changes in Agaricus Bisporus (Lange) Singer Due to Infection of Verticillium Fungicola (Preuss) Hasseber
Pages 411-417
C.D. THAPA, C.L. JANDAIK

Commercial Cultivation of Shiitake in Sawdust Filled Plastic Bags
Pages 421-426
M.W. Miller, S.C. Jong

Conceptualization and Development of an Efficient Tropical
Pages 427-432
J.S. MIGNUCCI, R. TORRES LOPEZ, P.R. HEPPERLY

The use of Polyethylene Film to Control the Fructification of Pleurqtus SPP. Grown on Horizontal Trays
Pages 433-436
D. BROOKE-WEBSTER, A.A. CAIRNS

Artificial Cultivation of thf Vfilfd Lady Mushroom, DictyophoraIndusiata
Pages 437-442
Q.Y. Yang, S.C. Jong

The Cultivation of the Oyster Mushroom (PleurotusOstreatus) in Italy
Pages 443-447
GIUSEPPE LANZI

Educating Mushroom Farmers in the Netherlands
Pages 449-454
IR.AA. VAN NIEUWENHUIJZEN

Cultivated Mushrooms in Japan
Pages 455-459
KANICHI MORI

The Role of the Duna Co-Operative in Hungarian Mushroom Growing
Pages 461-470
I. KORONCZY, K. STUBNYA

Mushroom Growing in Hungary
Pages 471-483
I. KORONCZY, G. TASNÁDI

Watering Beds with Porous Tubing
Pages 487-492
K.M. LOMAX

Energy Requirements for AgaricusBisporus Production in Bed Culture
Pages 493-500
K.M. LOMAX, N.E. COLLINS

Air Filled Pores - an Important Component of the Mushroom Casing Layer
Pages 501-514
P.B. RAINEY, A.L.J. COLE, F.R. SANDERSON

Cultural and Environmental Factors Influencing Commercial Mushroom Production in Pennsylvania
Pages 515-531
D.L. RINKER, P.J. WUEST

Evaluating Strains of Paddy Straw Mushroom (Volvariella SPP.) in India
Pages 533-543
H.S. GARCHA, H.S. SODHI, R.P. PHUTELA, P.K. KHANNA

Cultivation of Pleurotus Mushrooms on Aspen Wood Shavings with Cheese whey Supplementation
Pages 545-554
B. LI-SHING-TAT, P. JELEN

Use of One-Year Old Canes of Deciduous Trees for Inoculation Material of PleurotusOstreatus
Pages 555-562
Y.S. Agaoglu, A.E. Koçyigit

Mushroom Culture Utilizing Tobacco Waste
Pages 563-564
PIEDAD R. TOLENTINO

Pleurotus Mushroom Grows Well in Tobacco Medium
Pages 565-568
PIEDAD R. TOLENTINO

Development of a Pest Control Programme for Australian Mushroom Farms
Pages 571-576
A.D. CLIFT

Strategies and Realities of Pest Control at Commercial Mushroom Farms
Pages 577-585
D.L. RINKER

Control of Adult Lycoriellamali and Megaseliahalterata
Pages 587-597
C.B. KEIL

Laboratory and Cropping Tests with Cyromazine for Mushroom Sciarid Control in Mushroom Compost
Pages 599-606
S.M. HOFFMAN, R. SNETSINGER, R. TETRAULT, R. KIELBASA, D.L. RINKER, C. BUCHOLZ

The location of Pest Foci in Pennsylvania Mushroom Houses
Pages 607-620
P.J. WUEST, R.J. FINLEY, D.L. RINKER

Hygiene in Mushroom Growing - Disinfection, Disinfectants and Their Suitability for Mushroom Farms
Pages 621-636
J. LELLEY, U. STRAETMANS

A Survey of Pesticide Usage in the Pennsylvania Commercial Mushroom Industry Between August 1979 and December 1980
Pages 637-640
D.L. RINKER, P.J. WUEST

A Historical Perspective on Mushroom Arthropod Pest Control
Pages 641-648
R. SNETSINGER, P. WUEST

Status of Pests in the Cultivated Mushroom in India
Pages 649-665
H.S. GARCHA, P. KHANNA, G.S. SANDHU

Integrated Control of Pests and Diseases in Mushroom Cultivation
Pages 667-677
P.S. GREWAL, H.S. SOHI