Propolis effect on sclerotial formations of Morchella conica Pers.

Abstract

In this study, the effects of propolis at different concentrations on sclerotial formations of Morchella conica Pers., were examined. The propolis used was obtained from three different regions of Turkey. The propolis extracts were prepared at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 EEP concentrations and they were added to malt extract agar. During the incubation period of 10 days, the mycelium of control group developed rhizomorphic and parallel oil the surface of agar medium and there was no pigmentation. On the other hand, the mycelium did not develop normally oil the agar medium in the presence of propolis but the sclerotial formations were observed. The sclerotial cells were spherical in form, with thick walls and they were characterised with different pigmentations.