Antagonistic effects of a range of fungi to Serpula lacrymans

IRG/WP 96-10156

P Rattray, G McGill, D D Clarke

Certain fungi have been demonstrated to exhibit antagonism towards Serpula lacrymans in culture. Species from the genera Trichoderma, Gliocladium, Penicillium and Hypomyces were among those exhibiting the strongest antagonism. Certain species showed antagonism in a range of media of varying nutritional status. The possible role of antagonistic fungi as biocontrol agents for Serpula lacrymans is discussed.


Keywords: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; SERPULA LACRYMANS; ANTAGONISM

Conference: 96-05-19/24 Guadeloupe, France


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