Description

Striated Termite (Termitomyces striatus) is an obligate termite symbiont and a prized wild edible across its African range, and this liquid culture delivers verified living stock of the genus that farming termites built. Out-Grow's liquid culture syringe contains live, actively growing Termitomyces striatus mycelium in sterile nutrient solution.

No published protocol fruits this species: the termites' comb construction, climate control, and substrate chemistry have not been replicated by any artificial system. The mycelium cultures normally, and that living material is the entry ticket to one of mycology's hardest problems.

Why Work With Striated Termite?
Alongside T. microcarpus, this species widens the Termitomyces material available for symbiosis and domestication research, and comparative work across the genus is precisely what the field lacks. For collectors, a second termite mushroom in culture turns a curiosity into a genuine research shelf.

Working Conditions:
Expand on MEA or PDA at 78 to 86 F with stable warmth, mirroring comb conditions. Expect dense, deliberate growth. Maintain as research and preservation stock, with backups from the first transfer.

Key Characteristics of Striated Termite (Termitomyces striatus):

• Ecology: Obligate mutualist of fungus-farming termites across tropical Africa.
• Culture Behavior: Normal culture maintenance on standard media at warm, stable incubation.
• Research Value: Comparative Termitomyces material for symbiosis and domestication research.

Taxonomy of Striated Termite (Termitomyces striatus):

• Kingdom: Fungi
• Phylum: Basidiomycota
• Class: Agaricomycetes
• Order: Agaricales
• Family: Lyophyllaceae
• Genus: Termitomyces
• Species: Termitomyces striatus

Storage and Usage Tips:
Store your Striated Termite liquid culture syringe in a cool, dark location without hard chilling and expand promptly at warm incubation.