Genetics and hybrid breeding of Pleurotus pulmonarius: heterosis, heritability and combining ability

• Main Authors: Avin, F.A., Bhassu, S., Rameeh, V., Tan, Y.S., Sabaratnam, V.
• Format: Article
• Published: Kluwer (now part of Springer) 2016
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history; QH301 Biology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/18387/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-016-1638-x
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Pleurotus pulmonarius has gained popularity as an edible mushroom in many parts of the world due to its numerous advantageous properties. However, there have been very few instances of successful breeding of any of the various species of Pleurotus. The current study attempted to generate improved st...