Replica plating of Coprinus cinereus colonies using asexual spores

E. Polak; U. Kües; M. Aebi

doi:10.4148/1941-4765.1284

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Replica plating of Coprinus cinereus colonies using asexual spores

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- E. Polak
- Mikrobiologisches Institut
- U. Kües
- Mikrobiologisches Institut
- M. Aebi
- Mikrobiologisches Institut

Abstract

Asexual spores (oidia) of Coprinus cinereus adhere to surfaces such as metal or velveteen. We used this feature to develop a new method for replica plating and demonstrate its value in screening for auxotrophic mutants and mutants in sporulation.

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How to Cite: Polak, E. , Kües, U. & Aebi, M. (1997) “Replica plating of Coprinus cinereus colonies using asexual spores”, Fungal Genetics Reports. 44(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/1941-4765.1284