Abstract
On malt-extract agar, conidia of Monascus purpureus Went germinated more rapidly and more abundantly than ascospores. Generally, one to two germ-tubes were formed by both conidia and ascospores, but up to six were produced by some larger conidia. Spore germination was influenced by the age of spore, spore density, pH, temperature and nutrient. Conidia were less heat-resistant and required less exogenous nutrient than ascospores. Conidial germination could be stimulated by a number of carbohydrates. The optimum temperature for the germination of both spores was 35°.
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