{"product_id":"splitgill-mushroom-schizophyllum-commune-mushroom-culture","title":"Splitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) Mushroom Plate Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSplitgill Mushroom Plate Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) Mushroom Plate Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach culture plate is a 100x15mm petri dish inoculated with fresh Splitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) mycelium growing on malt extract agar (MEA), and will arrive actively colonizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSplitgill Mushroom Plate Culture Lab Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Out-Grow's mycology lab, we have observed the following traits of this mushroom plate culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) mycelium appears white on culture media, vigorous and fast-growing with strong radial expansion. Studies confirm an optimal incubation temperature of approximately 86°F on agar, with growth declining progressively at 25, 20, and 59°F. This species has a well-studied mating system — single spores produce haploid monokaryotic mycelia that must mate with compatible strains to form dikaryotic cultures, so cultures can differ genetically and physiologically depending on their ploidy status. For experimental work, maintaining characterized monokaryotic strains and performing controlled pairings is standard practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Culture Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom plate cultures, typically on MEA culture plates, are used to grow and preserve mycelium. In most cases, sterile transfers of agar wedges from this plate are used to inoculate fresh culture media or sterilized grain spawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Culture Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour mushroom plate culture can be wrapped in parafilm and stored at normal room temps, in a sealed baggie, for up to 6 months. Out-Grow recommends you replate your mushroom plate culture every 6 months to ensure longevity of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore fully colonized plates at 35–41°F in darkness, sealed to prevent desiccation. Cooler storage temperatures significantly slow this species' metabolism relative to its 86°F optimum; plan to transfer every 3-6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMushroom Plate Cultures Are Made to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mushroom culture plates are made to order. Once your order is received, Out-Grow will inoculate your plate within 1-3 days. Your mushroom plate culture will then be incubated in our mycology lab for approximately 7-14 days, or until clean healthy mycelium has been verified by our mycologist. Once verified, your order will be shipped promptly. Please allow an additional week for your mushroom plate culture to fully colonize upon arrival, as colonization time varies by species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"og-internal-links\" style=\"margin-top:16px;padding:16px;background:#f7f4ef;border-top:2px solid #c8d4c4;font-family:'Source Serif 4',Georgia,serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Libre Baskerville',serif;color:#1a2e1a;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.1rem;\"\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:6px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/splitgill-mushroom-schizophyllum-commune\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSplitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) Species Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-grow-split-gill-mushroom-schizophyllum-commune\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSplitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) Grow Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/splitgill-mushroom-schizophyllum-commune\" style=\"color:#4a6e42;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSplitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) Liquid Culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Out-Grow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50046518460609,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/7287\/5201\/files\/Mushroom_Culture_Plate.png?v=1773334304","url":"https:\/\/www.out-grow.com\/products\/splitgill-mushroom-schizophyllum-commune-mushroom-culture","provider":"Out Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}