Coprinus Cinereus: An Ideal Organism for Studies of Genetics and Developmental Biology.

Ink-cap mushrooms can be easily grown in culture and provide students with ideal material for studying a wide range of biological problems. The life cycle is discussed extensively with hints for inoculating plates, staining, and isolating basidiospores. Exercises are easy, safe, and provide opportunity to demonstrate several microbiological techniques. (DH)