Haemagglutination was assayed using human type A, B, AB&O erythrocytes and lectin activity was expressed in terms of titre, defined as inverse of highest dilution causing visible haemagglutination.
The results achieved indicated that lectins present in the L. squarrosulus mycelium possess the capability to agglutinate all the four human blood groups. This property of mushroom lectins is of immense significance in pharmaceutical investigations.
It is apparent that L. squarrosulus can fit well in the menu of modern calorie conscious society. Its commercial production not only promises a strong food alternative for mushroom lovers with a potential to provide equally potent culinary option as is provided by edible species of Agaricus, Pleurotus, Volvariella, Lentinula, etc. but also carries nutraceutical relevance leading to human welfare.