Abstract

A Surface Response Model was used to study the effect of pH, temperature and agitation on growth, sporulation and production of antifungal metabolites by Bacillus subtilis CCMI 355. Strong agitation, temperature between 27 and 34 °C and pH 6 favoured cell growth. Alkaline pH, strong agitation and temperature between 28 and 34 °C favoured spore formation. No relationship was found between sporulation and the production of antifungal metabolites. According to the model, pH 8, 37 °C and the absence of agitation were the optimal conditions for the production of broad-spectrum antifungal metabolites against Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium expansum, Trichoderma sp, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma koningii and Trichoderma virgatum. In situ assays using green wood impregnated with Bacillus subtilis CCMI 355 inoculated in Yeast Extract Glucose Broth medium in the conditions above, displayed an efficient protection against wood surface contaminant fungi.

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