Table 1 Additives for compatibility studies of B. bassiana
From: In vitro evaluation for compatibility of additives with Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin
Tr. Code | Category | Treatments | Importance | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
T1 | Wetting agents and Emulsifiers | Tween-20 | Help to rehydrate spores stored dry and to disperse clumps | Burges (2012) |
T2 | Tween-40 | |||
T3 | Tween-60 | |||
T4 | Tween-80 | |||
T5 | Triton-X | |||
T6 | Humectants’ | Glycerol | Delays the evaporation of the liquid and favors spore germination | Kubicek and Druzhinina (2007) |
T7 | Desiccants | Kaolite | Regulate water availability to microorganisms and help in absorption of harmful metabolic by-products | Onions (1971) |
T8 | Silica gel | |||
T9 | Oils | Sunflower oil | Improve spore survival and reduce sensitivity to UV radiations | Mishra et al. (2013) |
T10 | Neem oil | |||
T11 | Pongamia oil | |||
T12 | Detergent carrier | Carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC) | Enhances the ability of B. bassiana to reduce cellulolytic enzymes | Petlamul et al. (2017) |
T13 | Control | |||