Fig. 5.

A Shape of fungus CJAN1179 at the time of isolation from a root piece of C. jwarancusa, B cultivation of isolated fungal mycelial colony in SB causes the broth to acquire a deep cherry red colour. C In liquid culture, fungal mycelia turn into smooth and hairy black round sporocarps (fruiting bodies). Fully mature sporocarps are flask-shaped forming beak-like structures called stromata (highlighted on glass slide and shown in zoom). D A single stroma can be cultivated to a fully grown fungal mycelial colony on the agar plate and thus completes and continues the life cycle. E Front and backside view of a fully grown CJAN1179 colony on the agar plate