Optimization of culture conditions for mass production and bio-formulation of Trichoderma using response surface methodology.

ABSTRACT: Use of agro-waste for production of value added products is a good alternative for developing low-cost carriers for formulation of Trichoderma-based bio-products. It provides avenues for safe utilization of wastes, while reducing cost and environment pollution load of waste disposal. The present study was undertaken to find suitable agro-waste for economical and higher mass production of Trichoderma lixii TvR1 under solid-state fermentation, optimizing culture conditions using mathematical model and assessing effect of formulated bio-product on growth of Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). Among various agro-wastes screened, sugarcane bagasse was observed to support maximum growth (20.08 × 10⁷ spores/g) of T. lixii TvR1 which was significantly (p ≤ 0.

SUBMITTER: Sachdev S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6081839 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature