Table 4 Effect of illumination on the mycelial growth of Isaria farinosa.

From: Culture conditions and nutrition requirements for the mycelial growth of Isaria farinosa (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and the altitude effect on its growth and metabolome

Illumination

Mycelial dry weight (g L−1)*

12 h of light/12 h of darkness

5.96 ± 0.28 a

24 h of light

5.74 ± 0.49 a

24 h of darkness

6.00 ± 0.41 a

  1. *Mean ± SE. Values followed by the same letters within a column do not differ significantly (ANOVA, P = 0.05).