Replica plating of Coprinus cinereus colonies using asexual spores

Authors

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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Polak, E., U. Kües, and M. Aebi (1997) "Replica plating of Coprinus cinereus colonies using asexual spores," Fungal Genetics Reports: Vol. 44, Article 16. https://doi.org/10.4148/1941-4765.1284