 The global demand for Ganoderma lucidum basidiacarps has increased due to its numerous health benefits leading to the search for alternative substrates for production. Wheat straw, an abundant crop residue in Europe, was found to be a good substrate for G lucidum cultivation with relatively short periods for mycelium colonization and formation of primordia and basidiacarps as well as high yield and biological efficiency. This article was authored by Jasmina L. J. Selertsik, Yelena Bivjukovic, Anita S. Klaus and others.