<i>Ganoderma</i> (Ganodermataceae, Polyporales): Historical perspectives, recent advances, and future research in Sri Lanka

Ushari Amaya Konara; Kasun Madhusanka Thambugala; Kalani Kanchana Hapuarachchi; Ushari Amaya Konara; Kasun Madhusanka Thambugala; Kalani Kanchana Hapuarachchi

doi:10.48130/SIF-2022-0017

Figure 1.

Different Ganoderma species found in Sri Lanka.

Figure 2.

Ganoderma lucidum cultivation in Sri Lanka. Growth stages of G. lucidum in grow bags with rubber saw-dust. (a) Pinhead formation. (b) Early stages of fruiting body growth, (c) Harvesting stage. Photo Credits: W.G.B.P. Dharmasena.

Figure 3.

Several Ganoderma products used as drugs and food supplements in Sri Lanka. (a) Ganoderma lucidum extract (Ceylon nature mushroom (PVT) Ltd). (b) G. lucidum coffee 3 in 1 (Ceylon nature mushroom (PVT) Ltd). (c) G. lucidum coffee 2 in 1 (Ceylon nature mushroom (PVT) Ltd).