Comparison of radial growth rate of the mutualistic fungus of atta sexdens rubropilosa forel in two culture media
Braz. j. microbiol
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41(2): 506-511, Apr.-June 2010. ilus, tab
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
In vitro culture of the mutualistic fungus of leaf-cutting ants is troublesome due to its low growth rate, which leads to storage problems and contaminants accumulation. This paper aims at comparing the radial growth rate of the mutualistic fungus of Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel in two different culture media (Pagnocca B and MEA LP). Although total MEA LP radial growth was greater all along the bioassay, no significant difference was detected between growth efficiencies of the two media. Previous evidences of low growth rate for this fungus were confirmed. Since these data cannot point greater efficiency of one culture medium over the other, MEA LP medium is indicated for in vitro studies with this mutualistic fungus due its simpler composition and translucent color, making the analysis easier.
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Assunto principal:
Formigas
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Técnicas In Vitro
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Agaricus procerus
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Meios de Cultura
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Micélio
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Fungos
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. microbiol
Assunto da revista:
Microbiologia
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto de Botânica/BR
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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