This is a case study of Lentinus in northern Thailand, including taxonomy, fruiting tests, nutritional analysis and screening for the biological activity of wild Lentinus strains.Five species (L.arcularius, L. badius, L. polychrous, L. sajor-caju and L. squarrosulus) were investigated based on morphology and a comprehensive study detailing habitat, distribution; and further including phylogenetic analyses based on ITS and LSU; and finally, each species was verified.Three active wild strains (L.arcularius, L. sajor-caju, and L. squarrosulus) were selected to observe the optimal media, temperature, and pH for mycelial growth.In addition, optimum cereal media for spawn production was studied.Four wild strains of L. squarrosulus, one strain of L. sajor-caju, and two strains of L. arcularius, were cultivated on sawdust substrate, and they were observed for fruiting body production, fresh weight, and biological efficiency.Extracts from L. sajor-caju and L. squarrosulus have been made to measure nutritional values, which comprise protein, fiber, carbohydrates and fat.Furthermore, L. sajor-caju and L. squarrosulus, were screened for biological activity for inhibition of alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity.These results on wild strains of Lentinus will be useful for further studies on the applications of Lentinus.
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