Table 9 Effects of macro-element 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

Macro-element

Mycelial dry weight (g L−1)*

Control 1 (Complete medium)

2.92 ± 0.35 a

Control 2 (No macro-elements)

1.15 ± 0.16 c

Complete medium without potassium

2.86 ± 0.25 a

Complete medium without sodium

3.00 ± 0.26 a

Complete medium without magnesium

2.22 ± 0.05 b

Complete medium without calcium

2.60 ± 0.30 ab

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