Stimulating growth and xylindein production of Chlorociboria aeruginascens in agar-based systems
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Four isolates of Chlorociboria aeruginascens were tested for possible stimulatory effects when grown on malt agar media containing wood additives. The addition of any of the four types of test wood (Acer saccharum, Populus tremuloides, spalted P. tremuloides, and Ailanthus altissima), stimulated colony growth and xylindein production in C. aeruginascens. Addition of any amount of wood produced more growth than no wood additions, while ground wood produced more growth than chopped wood. Of the wood types tested, A. saccharum wood stimulated all four isolates, while spalted Populus tremuloides stimulated three of the four isolates. High glucose and sucrose amounts may be partially responsible for the greater stimulatory affect of some woods over others. The development of this simple and reliable method for growth and pigment stimulation of C. aeruginascens in laboratory conditions will allow for further development of this fungus for decorative and commercial use. © 2012 Robinson et al.
Publication Title
AMB Express
Recommended Citation
Robinson, S.,
Tudor, D.,
Snider, H.,
&
Cooper, P.
(2012).
Stimulating growth and xylindein production of Chlorociboria aeruginascens in agar-based systems.
AMB Express,
2(1), 1-7.
http://doi.org/10.1186/2191-0855-2-15
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