Criteria for the selection of strains of entomopathogenic fungi Verticillium lecanii for solid state cultivation

Effect of moisture content and inoculum on the growth and conidia production by Beauveria bassiana on wheat bran

“…There are some key factors affecting the growth and conidial production in SSF and it is important to know their influence in the processes. Some of these main factors are temperature, pH, substrate (type and concentration), and moisture content (Barranco-Florido et al 2002;Larroche 1996;Arzumanov et al 2005). The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of moisture content and inoculum size on the growth and conidia production by Beauveria bassiana using wheat bran as a substrate.…”

Comparison of the biological properties of two strains of Paecilomyces lilacinus (Thom) Samson associated to their antagonistic effect onto Toxocara canis eggs

“…Adaptability to the environment and production of certain extracellular enzymes that participate in the infection process are among the main characteristics for selecting a potentially appropriate fungus to be used as biocontrol agent (Barranco-Florido et al, 2002;OlivaresBernabeu and López-Llorca, 2002). The eggshell of T. canis eggs consists of three layers: an outer protein layer, a middle layer formed by a chitin-protein complex and an inner lipid layer (Wharton, 1980).…”

Mass Production of Entomopathogenic Fungi (Metarhizium anisopliae) using Different Grains as a Substrate

“…Carbon and nitrogen are the most vital nutrients required for growth and sporulation Roberts, 1966 andCampbell, R.K. 1983. Microbial control has been considered an important tool in integrated pest management (IPM) and is an ecologically favorable strategy compared to conventional chemical control Barrancoflorido, et al, 2002. In this…”