Hua Q, Sun J, Shen L
Hangzhou Branch of Zhejiang Medical University.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1991 Dec;16(12):719-22, 761.
Through ecological investigations and experimental studies, it has been shown that C. volvatus is a fungus growing on decaying matter; the carbon source of culture medium comes from glucose, honey, fructose, mannitol, etc; and its nitrogen source from peptone, yeast powder, etc. The best ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C/N) is 20-25: 1, optimum pH 5.5-6.5 and optimal temperature 25-30 degrees C.
