Three different wild specimens of
Cordyceps militaris named 081, 082 and 092
were used in the present study and were
collected from Mt. Wawu in Sichuan
Province, Yuse National Forest Park in
Guizhou Province and Mt. Leigong in
Guizhou Province in China. Ascospores
were discharged from the fresh specimen
on to 2% (w/w) water agar.