{"product_id":"phlebopus-portentosus-black-bolete-agar-plate","title":"Phlebopus portentosus Black Bolete Agar Plate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eSpecies: Phlebopus portentosus\u003cbr data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eCommon name: Black Bolete\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eCulture type: Agar plate culture\u003cbr data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eUse: Microscopy, culture expansion, and research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"444\"\u003ePhlebopus portentosus, commonly known as the Black Bolete, is a tropical bolete and one of the few bolete species known to grow in cultivation. While most boletes form mycorrhizal relationships with trees, this species has demonstrated the ability to grow independently under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eAs a tropical species, Phlebopus portentosus prefers warm to hot temperatures for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eWe do not provide cultivation instructions for this species. The agar formula used to produce this culture is proprietary. Purchasers should already be knowledgeable about this species and be willing to experiment in order to achieve their desired results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis is a naturally slow growing species: if environmental conditions or nutrients are not appropriate, growth may slow significantly or stall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eEach plate contains living mycelium prepared under sterile laboratory conditions. Cultures may arrive in a slowed or dormant state and may require transfer to fresh agar media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eCultures are prepared under sterile laboratory conditions, however sterility after transfer cannot be guaranteed due to variables outside of our control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eFor microscopy and research purposes only. Please read our Terms and Conditions before purchasing. The resale or distribution of this culture, or any material derived from it including cultures, spores, or mushrooms produced from this culture, is strictly prohibited. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eShipping: A $15.00 handling fee will be added to the shipping cost to cover packaging and insurance. The package will be shipped using USPS and a tracking number will be provided. Signature is required upon delivery, so please ensure someone is available to receive the package or make arrangements with the postal service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003ephlebopus portentosus, black bolete, phlebopus culture, black bolete culture, bolete culture, rare bolete, tropical bolete, mushroom agar plate, agar culture mushroom, phlebopus mycelium, mycology culture, fungal culture plate, mushroom culture plate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Fungi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44884233977992,"sku":"Phlebopus portentosus Agar Plate","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/4259\/0088\/files\/PXL_20260107_030700975.jpg?v=1773341734","url":"https:\/\/www.primefungi.com\/products\/phlebopus-portentosus-black-bolete-agar-plate","provider":"Prime Fungi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}