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Effect of Temperature and Storage Time on Shelf Life of Mycoherbicidal Products of Colletotrichum dematium FGCC#20

Jaya Singh1 and A.K. Pandey1
  • 1 Mycological Research Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur-482001, India

Abstract

Problem statement: The storage environment can have a drastic impact on the stabilization of microbial biopesticides. As a general rule, storing microbial preparation at lower temperature increase long term survivelity. Approach: Optimization of shelf life is critically important for biocontrol products containing living microorganisms. Conidia of Colletotrichum dematium, (FGCC#20) a fungal pathogen of the weed, Parthenium hysterophorus were produced in solid agrowaste substrate. After solid based formulation, formulated mycoherbicidal products were conditioned at room temperature and at 4°C temp in different storage periods. Results: The longest shelf-life (conidial inoculums viability) was found in formulated products stored at 4°C temperature. At this temperature 4°C pesta (Wheat bran + Keolin) granules were 80% viable for 3 months and 10-15% viable after one month. Conclusion: The temperature had a renounced effect on the shelf life of the formulated products during storage. Maximum shelf life was observed in pesta granules for at least 1 year at 4°C would be adequate for commercialization.

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Volume 5 No. 3, 2010, 315-320

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajabssp.2010.315.320

Submitted On: 16 May 2010 Published On: 30 September 2010

How to Cite: Singh, J. & Pandey, A. (2010). Effect of Temperature and Storage Time on Shelf Life of Mycoherbicidal Products of Colletotrichum dematium FGCC#20. American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 5(3), 315-320. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajabssp.2010.315.320

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Keywords

  • Biocontrol products
  • Colletotrichum dematium formulation
  • parthenium
  • mycoherbicide
  • shelf-life
  • storage