Cultivation Technique of Selenium-Enriched Cordyceps militaris

Abstract:

Cordyceps militaris has similar chemical composition, nutrition value, and medicinal functions as Cordyceps sinensis. However, its main medical composition such as cordycepin is much higher than that of the wild C. sinensis species. In addition, it is easier to cultivate artificially than C. sinensis. Thus, C. militaris is chosen as the best substitution for C. sinensis. This paper introduces the pharmacological effects of C. militaris and the effect of selenium on human body. It also summarizes ways of improving the content of selenium in artificially cultivated C. militaris and the optimal conditions for its cultivation. Low concentration of selenium in the medium can stimulate the growth of C. militaris mycelium. However, selenium of high concentration in the medium prevents its growth and decreases the conversion efficiency from inorganic to organic selenium.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 522-524)
• Pages: 1147-1150
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.522-524.1147
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Hong Zhang, Hong Mei Zhang, Li Han, Sheng Hou Wang
• Keywords: Artificial Cultivation, Cordycepin, Cordyceps militaris, Mycelium, Selenium-Enriched

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