Table 1 Carriers tested for their ability to spread spores and the composition of formulations tested
| Â | Amount required to | Â | Â | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrier | cover 441 cm 2 | mix 10 mg of fungal spores | Spore spreading | Composition of formulations tested in bioassays (fungal spores/carrier) |
Wheat flour | -- | -- | -- | -- |
0.1% Tween 80 | -- | 4 ml | causes spores to sink | -- |
White pepper | 30 mg | 30 mg | on the water surface | 10 mg/30 mg |
WaterSavr | 130 mg | 130 mg | on the water surface | 10 mg/130 mg |
Ondina oil 917 | 100 μl | 200 μl | on the water surface | 10 mg/200 μl |
ShellSol T | 100 μl | 200 μl | on the water surface | 10 mg/200 μl |