Optimization of granular formulations of Metarhizium humberi microsclerotia with humectants (original) (raw)

Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2021

Abstract

Granular microsclerotial formulations of entomopathogenic fungi deserve attention because of their post‐application, in situ production of new conidia that enhance and prolong mycoinsecticidal efficacy against a target pest insect. Because high ambient moisture is a crucial condition to induce fungal development and conidiogenesis on granules, we tested the impacts of the additions of three humectants—glycerin, propylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol 400—on water absorption by pellets incorporating microsclerotia of Metarhizium humberi IP 46 with microcrystalline cellulose or vermiculite carriers, and on the production of infective conidia of IP 46 microsclerotia in ambient humidities suboptimal for routine conidiogenesis. Glycerin facilitated greater and faster absorption of water than the other humectants. Microcrystalline cellulose absorbed low quantities of water without any added humectant whereas vermiculite did not. IP 46 did not grow or sporulate on pellets prepared with o...

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