Abstract
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing foot rot ofGaillardia pulchella was found to grow well on semi-synthetic media. Amongst synthetic media, Richard's medium and Czapek's medium supported good growth and sclerotial formation. Glucose among monosaccharides and maltose followed by sucrose, among disaccharides, were good sources of carbon for the growth of the fungus. Glycerol and mannitol were observed to be poor sources. Best sclerotial production was favoured by glucose. Ammonium sulphate was utilized well followed by potassium and sodium nitrates. Ammonium phosphate favoured best sclerotial formation. The pathogen could tolerate a wide range of pH, but good growth and sclerotial formation were favoured at pH varying from 4 to 5.5.
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