Production of isolated colonies in Blakeslea trispora
Kharabrova, A.M.; Kuzovnikova, T.A.; Chulkova, A.P.; Zhdanov, V.G.
Mikrobiologiia 46(4): 746-749
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-3656 PMID: 909474 Document Number: 123834
The effect of several compounds on the growth of Blakeslea trispora producing beta-carotene was studied on solid nutrient media. The paramorphous action was manifested by beta-ionone in the presence of sunflower oil. L-sorbose and beetroot pectin. Continuous growth of the fungus was changed into colonial growth by using a bilayered wort-agar medium. Mutants of Blakeslea trispora having compact type of growth have been isolated.