ISSN:
1573-0832
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effect of different carbon and nitrogen compounds on growth and sporulation ofC. microcephala (Wallr.)Tul. causing ‘ergot disease’ of Bajra has been studied. Nine different sources of carbon were used but cane sugar was found to be the best source for both, growth and sportulation of the fungus. Glucose, sucrose and maltose gave good growth but fair sporulation. Lactose and sorbitaol proved to be the poor sources. However, fungus failed to utilize starch, dextrin and mannitol. Nineteen nitrogen compounds were tried for the growth and sporulation of the fungus. Best growth and sporulation were supported by peptone and glycine. L-asparagine, DL-valine, Urea, magnesium nitrate and L-proline supported good growth and fair sporulation except DL-valine where it was excellent. Poor growth was obtained on L-isoleucin, ammonium sulphate, potassium nitrate,β-alanine, ammonium chloride, DL-aspartic acid and DL-methionine. Fungus failed to utilize thio-urea.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02052134
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