The levels of endogenous free, bound, and total abscisic acid (ABA) and the changes in dry weight of the mycelium depending on the culture periods were examined inPleurotus florida (Basidiomycetes)cultured both in shaking and static media. The relationship between ABA production and the growth rate of the fungus was determined. Our findings show that this fungus synthesizes ABA as a secondary metabolite and the maximum total ABA is produced on the 24th day of the growth period in both shaking and static conditions. It was observed that, depending on the culture period, the dry weight of mycelium was enhanced in the primary metabolic phase, while it was constant in the secondary metabolic phase.
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