Effect of culture media on antheridial configuration in Phytophthora boehmeriae

Abstract

The position of the antheridium on the oogonium of Phytophthora boehmeriae was greatly affected by culture media. Agar medium containing lecithin and basal salts and corn grain agar favored the production of paragynous antheridia, while corn meal agar, lima bean agar, vegetable juice agar, and tomato agar were conducive to formation of amphigynous antheridia. The effect of culture media on antheridial configuration was found to be due to nutrient concentration. A high concentration of nutrients in the media was favored the formation of amphigynous antheridia, and a low concentration of nutrients favored paragynous antheridia.Key words: antheridial configuration, oogonium, nutrients, Phytophthora boehmeriae.