MACRO-MICROSCOPIC AND QUALITATIVE ENZYMATIC CHARACTERIZATION OF MYCELIAL STRAINS OBTAINED FROM BASIDIOCARPS OF MYCENA SPECIES (AGARICALES) IN CHILE

A macro-microscopic and enzymatic characterization of six mycelial str ains of Mycena, from pure cultures of the corresponding basidiocarps i s given. The studied strains were UACHMMa-464, UACHMMc-495, UACHMMg-25 0, UACHMMm-302, UACHMMp-354 and UACHMMr-260. Their isolation in pure c ulture, their growth in the culture media PDA, MEA, CzA, and some hyph al structures are discussed. A marked presence of enzymes involved in the degradation of the ligno-cellulose complex was detected. This coul d be an indication of a certain specificity or specialization in the d egradative processes of these fungi in nature.