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Differentiation of Fusarium oxysporum from Fusarium solani by growth and pigmentation on media containing sugar alcohols

D. Brayford, P. D. Bridge

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The growth and pigmentation of 99 strains of Fusarium, mainly of Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani, on ammonium salts agar containing either mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol as sole source of carbon is described. After 7–14 d incubation strains of F. oxysporum could be distinguished from F. solani by both their pigmentation and the size and shape of conidiogenous cells. The application of these media to routine screening of isolates is discussed.

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The growth and pigmentation of 99 strains of Fusarium, mainly of Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani, on ammonium salts agar containing either mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol as sole source of carbon is described. After 7–14 d incubation strains of F. oxysporum could be distinguished from F. solani by both their pigmentation and the size and shape of conidiogenous cells. The application of these media to routine screening of isolates is discussed.

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The growth and pigmentation of 99 strains of Fusarium, mainly of Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani, on ammonium salts agar containing either mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol as sole source of carbon is described. After 7–14 d incubation strains of F. oxysporum could be distinguished from F. solani by both their pigmentation and the size and shape of conidiogenous cells. The application of these media to routine screening of isolates is discussed.

Key concepts: Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Mannitol, Agar, Sorbitol, Biology, Fungi imperfecti, Incubation

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