Effects of lithium compounds on the growth of white-rot fungi

摘要

Identifying the most suitable lithium compounds for fungal growth is important for the lithium (Li) enrichment of mushrooms. However, enrichment thus far has been carried out using LiCl. In an effort to identify an alternative source of lithium, we investigated the effect of five lithium compounds on lag phase, growth rate and biomass of ten species of white-rot fungi. The objective of this work was to make a screening of promising lithium compounds for further studies of Li enrichment of mushrooms. The fungal growth was affected depending on the species and lithium form tested. Lithium sulfate and lithium chloride were found to be the most promising candidate compounds for the Li enrichment of mushrooms.