Listing of Useful Plants of the World
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NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Volvariella volvacea

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

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Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s): padi straw mushroom
Crop Use(s): vegetable
Reference Source(s): rehm
Number of Papers/Mentions: 123

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

[These references are from the Biological Abstracts database and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re SilverPlatter, go to www.silverplatter.com. References are listed alphabetically by author within years, with most recent references first; addresses of author(s) have been included when available. To search within this page, we suggest using Find in Page, within the Edit menu of the Web Browser.]

Cai, Y. J., S. J. Chapman, et al. (1999). Production and distribution of endoglucanase, cellobiohydrolase, and beta-glucosidase components of the cellulolytic system of Volvariella volvacea, the edible straw mushroom. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 65(2): 553-559. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong, China

Chiu, S. W. and D. Moore (1999). Segregation of genotypically diverse progeny from self-fertilized haploids of the Chinese straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea. Mycological Research. Oct. 103(10): 1335-1345. {a} Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China

Jia, J., P. S. Dyer, et al. (1999). Cloning of the cbhI and cbhII genes involved in cellulose utilisation by the straw mushroom Volvariella volvacea. Molecular and General Genetics. July 261(6): 985-993. {a} Division of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK

Suman, B. C. and B. K. Sharma (1999). Cultivation of Volvariella volvacea and Pleurotus flabellatus in sub-montane and low hills sub-tropical zone of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology. Aug. 29(2): 250-251. {a} Horticultural Regional Research Station, Dhaulakuan, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Distt. Surmour, HP, 173 001, India

Wang, H. and T. B. Ng (1999). Isolation of a new ribonuclease from fresh fruiting bodies of the straw mushroom. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. Nov. 264(3): 714-718. {a} Department of Microbiology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

Cai, Y. J., J. A. Buswell, et al. (1998). beta-Glucosidase components of the cellulolytic system of the edible straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea. Enzyme and Microbial Technology 22(2): 122-129. {a} Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Dep. Biol., Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Cheung, P. C. K. (1998). Plasma and hepatic cholesterol levels and fecal neutral sterol excretion are altered in hamsters fed straw mushroom diets. Journal of Nutrition 128(9): 1512-1516. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Chiu, S. W., M. L. Ching, et al. (1998). Spent oyster mushroom substrate performs better than many mushroom mycelia in removing the biocide pentachlorophenol. Mycological Research 102(12): 1553-1562. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China

Chrispijn, R. (1998). Volvariella volvacea, a tropical surprise in hot summers. Coolia 41(3): 172-173. {a} Jodenweg 1, 8385 GP Vledderveen, Netherlands

Jia, J. H., J. A. Buswell, et al. (1998). Transformation of the edible fungi, Pleurotus ostreatus and Volvariella volvacea. Mycological Research 102(7): 876-880. {a} Dep. Life Sci., Univ. Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK

Mau, J. L., P. R. Chen, et al. (1998). Ultraviolet irradiation increased vitamin D2 content in edible mushrooms. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(12): 5269-5272. {a} Dep. Food Sci., Natl. Chung-Hsing Univ., 250 Kuokuang Rd., Taichung 40227, Taiwan

She, Q. B., T. B. Ng, et al. (1998). A novel lectin with potent immunomodulatory activity isolated from both fruiting bodies and cultured mycelia of the edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 247(1): 106-111. {a} Dep. Anat., Fac. Med., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Wang, H., T. B. Ng, et al. (1998). Lectins from mushrooms. Mycological Research 102(8): 897-906. {a} Dep. Biol., Chin. Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong

Yao, Q. Z., M. M. Yu, et al. (1998). Isolation and characterization of a type 1 ribosome-inactivating protein from fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom (Volvariella volvacea). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(2): 788-792. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong

Zhang, Z., D. Li, et al. (1998). Protoplast technique of filamentous fungi. (VII). Influence of culture condition on preparation and regeneration of protoplasts. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Normalis Hunanensis 21(1): 60-65. Dep. Biol., Hunan Normal Univ., Changsha 410081, China

Zhang, Z., D. Li, et al. (1998). Study of protoplast technique of filamentous fungi (VII): Influence of osmetic stabilizer on protoplast. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Normalis Hunanensis 21(2): 67-71. Dep. Biol., Hunan Normal Univ., Changsha 410081, China

El, F. A. A. and K. M. H. El (1997). Effect of plant extracts on the mycelial growth of some cultivated mushrooms. Egyptian Journal of Microbiology 32(1): 41-48. Botany Dep., Mansoura Univ., New Damietta P.O. Box 34517, Agricultural Res. Cent., Ministry Agriculture, Egypt

Hsu, H. C., C. I. Hsu, et al. (1997). Fip-vvo, a new fungal immunomodulatory protein isolated from Volvariella volvacea. Biochemical Journal 323(2): 557-565. {a} Inst. Biochem., Coll. Med., Natl. Taiwan Univ., Taipei 100, Taiwan

Mau, J. L., C. C. Chyau, et al. (1997). Flavor compounds in straw mushrooms Volvariella volvacea harvested at different stages of maturity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 45(12): 4726-4729. {a} 250 KuoKuang Road, Taichung 40227, Taiwan

Perez, R. and D. Salmones (1997). Viability of Volvariella volvacea strains stored in liquid nitrogen. Revista Mexicana de Micologia 13: 78-80. Instituto de Ecologia, Departamento de Hongos, Apartado Postal 63, Xalapa, Ver. 91000, Mexico

Slejkovec, Z., A. R. Byrne, et al. (1997). Arsenic compounds in higher fungi. Applied Organometallic Chemistry 11(8): 673-682. {a} Jozef Stefan Inst., Ljubljana, Slovenia

Zhao, J. and S. T. Chang (1997). Interspecific hybridization between Volvariella volvacea and V. bombycina by PEG-induced protoplast fusion. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 13(2): 145-151. {a} Dep. Microbiol., Univ. Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa

Ancona, L. and D. Salmones (1996). Volvariella volvacea cultivation on henequen bagasse fermented. Revista Mexicana de Micologia 12: 115-118. {a} Fac. de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Univ. Autonoma de Yucatan, Apartado Postal 4-116, Itzimna, Merida, YUC, Mexico

Buswell, J. A., Y. J. Cai, et al. (1996). Lignocellulolytic enzyme profiles of edible mushroom fungi. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 12(5): 537-542. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong

Cheung, P. C. K. (1996). The hypocholesterolemic effect of extracellular polysaccharide from the submerged fermentation of mushroom. Nutrition Research 16(11-12): 1953-1957. Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, NET, Hong Kong

Cheung, P. C. K. (1996). Dietary fiber content and composition of some cultivated edible mushroom fruiting bodies and mycelia. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 44(2): 468-471. Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Chiu, S. W., A. M. Ma, et al. (1996). Genetic homogeneity of cultivated strains of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) used in China as revealed by the polymerase chain reaction. Mycological Research 100(11): 1393-1399. {a} Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Lin, S. C., J. Y. Lin, et al. (1996). Crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of volvatoxin A2 from Volvariella volvacea. Proteins Structure Function and Genetics 24(1): 141-142. {a} Inst. Mol. Biol., Acad. Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan

Osman, M. S. and M. Bandyopadhyay (1996). Cadmium removal from water environment by a fungus Volveriella volvacea. Bioprocess Engineering 14(5): 249-254. {a} Environ. Eng. Sect., Civil Eng. Dep., IIT, Kharagpur-721 302, India

Scrase, R. (1996). Cultivating mushrooms: Making composted and non-composted substrates. Mycologist 10(2): 52-55. 'Mushroom makers', 38 Eastbourne Ave., Bath BA1 6EN, UK

Zeng, F. T. H. and Y. Zhang (1996). Cloning and homologous analysis of mitochondrial DNA fragments from Pleurotus sajor-caju. Sichuan Daxue Xuebao Ziran Kexueban 33(4): 438-442. Dep. Biotechnol., Sichuan Univ., Chengdu, China

Chiu, S. W., M. Chen, et al. (1995). Differentiating homothallic Volvariella mushrooms by RFLPs and AP-PCR. Mycological Research 99(3): 333-336. Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong

Dey, S., P. R. N. Rao, et al. (1995). Sorption of heavy metals by four basidiomycetous fungi. Bioprocess Engineering 12(5): 273-277. {a} Environmental Eng. Lab., Dep. Civil Eng., Indian Inst. Technology, Khargpur 721302, India

Cai, Y. J., J. A. Buswell, et al. (1994). Production of cellulases and hemicellulases by the straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea. Mycological Research 98(9): 1019-1024. Dep. Biol., Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Chiu, S. W. (1994). Evidence for a haploid life-cycle in Volvariella volvacea from microspectrophotometric measurements and observations of nuclear behavior. Mycological Research 97(12): 1481-1485. Dep. Biol., The Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

Jones, E. B. G., A. J. S. Whalley, et al. (1994). A fungus foray to Chiang Mai Market in Northern Thailand. Mycologist 8(2): 87-90. {a} Sch. Biol. Sci., King Henry Bldg., Portsmouth Univ., King Henry 1 St., Portsmouth PO1 2DY, UK

Kawagishi, H. (1994). Cell-function regulating substance from mushrooms. Nippon Nogeikagaku Kaishi 68(12): 1671-1677. Dep. Applied Biol. Chem., Fac. Agric., Shizuoka Univ., Shizuoka 422, Japan

Salmones, D. and G. Guzman (1994). A chamber to obtain fruiting bodies of the edible mushroom Volvariella volvacea in the laboratory. Revista Mexicana de Micologia 10: 193-198. {a} Instituto Ecologia, Apartado Postal 63, Xalapa, Ver. 91000, Mexico

Sone, Y., S. Shibata, et al. (1994). Alteration of beta-D-glucan from edible mushroom after injection into mouse peritoneal cavity. Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology 40(4): 335-341. {a} Dep. Food and Nutrition, Fac. Human Life Sci., Osaka City Univ., Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558, Japan

Anuradha, T. and B. K. Murty (1993). Genetic aspects of harvest index in blackgram, Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture 11(1): 71-73. Dep. Genetics and Plant Breeding, Andhra Pradesh Agric. Univ., Agric. College, Bapatla-522 101, India

Cai, Y. J., J. A. Buswell, et al. (1993). Effect of lignin-derived phenolic monomers on the growth of the edible mushrooms Lentinus edodes, Pleurotus sajor caju and Volvariella volvacea. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 9(5): 503-507. {a} Dep. Biology, Chinese Univ. Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Dean, M. A., C. A. Letner, et al. (1993). Effect of autumn foliar senescence on chlorophyll a:b ratio and respiratory enzymes of Populus tremuloides. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 120(3): 269-274. {a} Dep. Biochemistry, Univ. Nebr., Lincoln, NE 68583

Ghosh, A. K. (1993). Protein carboxyl methylation in the mushroom Volvariella volvacea. Phytochemistry Oxford 32(5): 1093-1096. Dep. Applied Biochem., Indian Inst. Chemical Biology, 4 Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Calcutta 700 032, India

Iqbal, S. M. and M. Banaras (1993). Performance of exotic and local strains of Chinese mushroom Volvariella volvacea (Bull. ex. Fr.) on different substrates. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 36(6-7): 276-277. Natl. Agric. Res. Cent., Islamabad, Pakistan

Monoson, H. L., A. S. Methven, et al. (1993). Illinois species of Volvariella (Basidiomycetes, Agaricales, Pluteaceae). Mycotaxon 49: 269-278. {a} Biol. Dep., Bradley Univ., Peoria, IL 61625, USA

Zhang, Z. and D. Li (1993). Studies on protoplast technologies of filamentous fungi: Effects of dewallzyme on the formation of protoplasts from several filamentous fungi: I. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Normalis Hunanensis 16(2): 172-174. Dep. Biol., Hunan Norm. Univ., Changsha 410081, China

Belova, N. V. and I. Y. Efremova (1992). Preparations from higher basidiomycetes as an object for protection by patent law. Mikologiya i Fitopatologiya 26(4): 321-324. V.L. Komarov Bot. Inst., Acad. Sci. Russ., St. Petersburg, Russia

Kishida, E., Y. Sone, et al. (1992). Effects of branch distribution and chemical modifications of antitumor (1 fwdarw 3)-beta-D-glucans. Carbohydrate Polymers 17(2): 89-96.

Li, Y., K. Y. Cho, et al. (1992). The effect of lipids and temperature on the physiology and growth of Volvariella volvacea. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 8(6): 621-626. {a} Microbiol. Dep., Univ. Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

Purkayastha, R. P. and A. K. Mitra (1992). Metal uptake by mycelia during submerged growth and by sporocarps of an edible fungus Volvariella volvacea. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 30(12): 1184-1187. Plant Pathol. Lab., Dep. Bot., Univ. Calcutta, 35 Ballygunge Circular Rd., Calcutta 700 019, India

Wahid, M., A. Sattar, et al. (1992). Nutrient and heavy metal contents compared among five mushrooms from Pakistan. Karstenia 32(1): 1-5.

Yen, G. C. (1992). Effects of heat treatment and storage temperature on the biogenic amine contents of straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea). Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 58(1): 59-61.

Chiu, S. W. and H. P. Cheung (1991). Involvement of endogenous glycogen in fruiting of Volvariella volvacea and Pleurotus sajor caju. Mycological Research 95(5): 632-634.

Eisenhut, R. and D. Fritz (1991). Medicinally effective and health-promoting compounds of edible mushrooms. Gartenbauwissenschaft 56(6): 266-270.

Gupta, C. D. and S. K. Majumdar (1991). Mineral requirements for growth of Volvariella volvacea mycelium by submerged fermentation. Journal Of Food Science And Technology 28(1): 46-47.

Li, S. and S. T. Chang (1991). Selection and characterization of crystal-violet- and malachite-green-resistant mutants in Volvariella volvacea. World Journal Of Microbiology & Biotechnology 7(5): 541-550.

Sathe, A. V. and S. Dighe (1991). Adverse effect of microbial pollutants of paddy straw on the growth of paddy straw mushroom. Journal Of Food Science And Technology 28(4): 252.

Wong, P. K., K. S. Au, et al. (1990). Bacterial flora isolated from spent composts with special reference to cellulolytic bacteria. Microbios 61(248-249): 153-168.

Iqbal, S. M. and A. A. Shah (1989). Effect of rice bran amendment on spawning rate of Volvariella volvacea in used tea leaves. Sarhad Journal Of Agriculture 5(4): 359-362.

Kishida, E., Y. Sone, et al. (1989). Purification of an antitumor-active, branched (1 fwdarw 3)-beta-D-glucan from Volvariella volvacea, and elucidation of its fine structure. Carbohydrate Research 193: 227-240.

Rahmansyah, M. (1989). Comparative capability of cellulose degradation by Basidiomycetes fungi. Berita Biologi 3(9): 450-454.

Chen, K., P. Liang, et al. (1988). Volvariella volvacea virus: A new fungal double stranded RNA virus from mushroom. Acta Microbiologica Sinica 28(1): 19-23.

Sheikh, M. I., B. A. Khan, et al. (1988). Effect of spawn age and different substrates (compost) on yield of Chinese mushroom. Pakistan Journal Of Agricultural Research 9(3): 366-369.

Kalisz, H. M., D. A. Wood, et al. (1987). Production, regulation and release of extracellular proteinase activity in basidiomycete fungi. Transactions Of The British Mycological Society 88(2): 221-228.

Royse, D. J., M. H. Jodon, et al. (1987). Confirmation of intraspecific crossing and single and joint segregation of biochemical loci of Volvariella volvacea. Experimental Mycology 11(1): 11-18.

Verma, A., G. P. Keshervani, et al. (1987). Mineral content of edible (dehydrated) mushrooms. Indian Journal Of Nutrition And Dietetics 24(8): 241-245.

Verma, A., G. P. Kesherwani, et al. (1987). Nutritional evaluation of dehydrated mushrooms. Indian Journal Of Nutrition And Dietetics 24(12): 380-387.

Kalisz, H. M., D. Moore, et al. (1986). Protein utilization by basidiomycete fungi. Transactions Of The British Mycological Society 86(4): 519-526.

Li, J., Z. Zhu, et al. (1986). A study on four patterns of isozymes developed in different stages of the fruitbody of straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea. Journal Of Fujian Agricultural College 15(2): 173-177.

Martinez, C. D., M. Quirarte, et al. (1986). Comparative study of Mexican strains of Volvariella bakeri and a foreign strain of Volvariella volvacea. Revista Mexicana De Micologia 2: 145-156.

Misaki, A., M. Nasu, et al. (1986). Comparison of structure and antitumor activity of polysaccharides isolated from Fukurotake, the fruiting body of Volvariella volvacea. Agricultural And Biological Chemistry 50(9): 2171-2184.

Wu, K. T. and S. F. Song (1986). Studies on the cultivation of straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) with corn cobs and soybean rattans. Journal Of Agricultural Research Of China 35(2): 210-215.

Huang, B. H., K. H. Yung, et al. (1985). The sterol composition of Volvariella volvacea and other edible mushrooms. Mycologia 77(6): 959-963.

Khowala, S. and S. Sengupta (1985). Purification and properties of an endo-alpha-mannan hydrolase from the mushroom Volvariella volvacea. Archives Of Biochemistry And Biophysics 241(2): 533-539.

Lin, J. Y. and T. B. Chou (1984). Isolation and characterization of a lectin from edible mushroom, Volvariella volvacea. Journal Of Biochemistry 96(1): 35-40.

Ofosu, A. A., O. Schmidt, et al. (1984). Growth studies with isolates of Volvariella volvacea for cultivation on wood waste. Material Und Organismen 19(4): 241-252.

Kishida, E., Y. Sone, et al. (1849). Preparation and immunochemical characterization of antibody to branched beta-(1 fwdarw 3)-D-glucan of Volvariella volvacea, and its use in studies of antitumor actions. Agricultural And Biological Chemistry 53(7): 1849-1860.

Mukherjee, M. and S. Sengupta (1412). Mutagenesis of protoplasts and regeneration of mycelium in the mushroom Volvariella volvacea. Applied And Environmental Microbiology 52(6): 1412-1414.


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