In order to study the nuclear behavior during the sexual cycle of Agaricus blazei , some coloration and fluorescent stain techniques were tested for a method standardization for fut ure cytogenetical works. Among the studied techniques (Schiff reactive, Giemsa, and fluorescent stain - DAPI), the Giemsa and fluorescent DAPI technique provided the best results. With Giemsa stain, it was possible to visualize multinucleate cell compartments. It was not possible to stain compartmental delimitation with DAPI stain, which was possible only with an additional fluorescent stain - calcofluor, which is specific for chitin.
Agaricus blazei; Giemsa; DAPI; calcofluor; cytogenetics
