Genetics and Breeding of Edible Mushrooms

Provides in-depth current information on the range of edible mushrooms currently under commercial cultivation worldwide. Topics covered include general objectives of culture collection and breeding, the genetic systems of edible mushrooms and the molecular biological approaches to breeding.
This book is an outgrowth of a UNESCO regional workshop entitled Culture Collection and Breeding of Edible Mushrooms. The purpose of the workshop is to provide participants with information on the principles and techniques involved in the genetics and breeding of edible mushrooms.