Characterization of interspecific hybrid dikaryons of the oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus florida PAU-5 and P. sajor-caju PAU-3 (higher Basidiomycetes) from India.

Five Pleurotus hybrid dikaryons, developed through cross-breeding of P. florida PAU-5 (PF-5) and P. sajor-caju PAU-3 (PSC-3) were characterized with respect to textural properties, color, and enzymatic and genetic variability.