Isolation of Fungi from Heart Rot Affected <I>Melia azedarach</I>, Linn. in Bangladesh

Abstract

Melia azedarach is a fast growingmulti-purpose species in the family Meliaceae. Primary uses of M. azedarach are in shelterbelts, firewood or charcoal, medicinal use, etc. The present study observed the symptoms of disease development. Wounds, dead branches, branch stubs and knots appeared to be important infection court for disease development. The heartwood is decayed progre88ively with age and become usele88 for any purposes. A total of 1075 inocula from heart rot, small heart rot, rot and stain, blue stained and healthy portion of 53 wood samples collected from 15 heart rot affected trees were plated. Out of it, 790 inocula yielded fungi in 2% malt extract agar media used for isolation of fungi. Four fungal types were isolated, of which Type-A was found dominant and identified as Acremonium sp. based on some specific mycelial structures.