Applied Entomology and Zoology (1996) 31, 291-298

M. Shimazu and S. Hiroki (1996)
Media for selective isolation of an entomogenous fungus, Beauveria bassiana (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes)
Applied Entomology and Zoology 31 (2), 291-298
Abstract: Growth of Beauveria bassiana at various pHs was investigated and the fungus was found to be able to grow well at high pHs of more than 10. The fungus was also resistant to CuCl₂ and to low sugar content. New selective media for the isolation of B. bassiana were developed by integrating CuCl₂, low sugar, and either crystal violet or brilliant green in the media. B. bassiana was isolated from soil samples using the developed media, and isolation efficiency was found to be higher compared to the medium of Veen and Ferron which has commonly been used for the selective isolation of B. bassiana.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
surveys/distribution/isolation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Locusta migratoria
Beauveria bassiana (entomopathogen)