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. 1977 Feb;33(2):445–449. doi: 10.1128/aem.33.2.445-449.1977

Media for identification of Gibberella zeae and production of F-2-(Zearalenone).

C W Bacon, J D Robbins, J K Porter
PMCID: PMC170701  PMID: 15512

Abstract

Media are described for the isolaton of Fusarium graminearum in the perithecial state, Gibberella zeae, and for the production of F-2 (zearalenone) by Fusarium species. On soil extract-corn meal agar isolated medium, G. Zeae produced perithecia in 9 to 14 days under a 12-h photoperiod. Species of Fusarium were screened for F-2 production on a liquid medium. From strains that produced F-2, the yields, from stationary cultures of G. zeae and F. culmorum after 12 days of incubation, ranged from 22 to 86 mg/liter. Three strains produced no F-2. Glumatic acid, starch, yeast extract,and the proper ratio of medium volume-to-flask volume were necessary for F-2 synthesis.

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