Vol. 8, Issue 1 (2020)
Effect of nutrient media on radial growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. chrysanthemi
Author(s): Alam Shamsher, Hasmi SK and Khan RU
Abstract: Chrysanthemum flower (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is popularly designated as “Queen of the east”, or autumn queen (as its bloom in November-December). F. oxysporum f. sp. chrysanthemi causing vascular wilt of chrysanthemum is one of the most devastating pathogens infecting this flower crop. This particular disease gains more significance in terms of economic loss as it can attack the crop at all the growth stages ranging from nursery to flowering. Considering the seriousness of the disease and economic importance of the crop study of this pathogen becomes more essential in all aspects, i.e., cultural, biochemical and molecular aspects. In this experiment an attempt was made to record reaction of F. oxysporum f. sp. chrysanthemi in terms of cultural characteristics on seven different culture media. Data recorded after 10 days of inoculation, exhibited that Corn Extract Agar was the best media with 89.33 mm radial growth, while as, Czapek’s Dox Agar supported least radial growth of 58.33 mm. The test fungus sporulated on all the culture media under test, but, RSA and CEA supported maximum sporulation.
DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i1b.8220
Pages: 101-103 | 838 Views 161 Downloads
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Alam Shamsher, Hasmi SK, Khan RU. Effect of nutrient media on radial growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. chrysanthemi. Int J Chem Stud 2020;8(1):101-103. DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i1b.8220
