Abstract
Basidiocarps of Crinipellis perniciosa developed in 4-5 wk on mycelial mats supported by sterilized pieces of witches'' brooms from cacao, and mats continued to produce basidiocarps for an additional 8wk. Multibasidiospore and single-basidiospore isolates of the fungus from Theobroma cacao, solanum spp., and lianas produced basidiocarps on mycelial mats.