The effect of plant hormones on the growth of lichen-forming fungi (LFF) was evaluated. The use of 2,3,5-triiodobenzoic acid and indole-3-butyric acid resulted in a 99% and 57% increase in dry weight of the lichen-forming fungus Nephromopsis ornata. The results suggest that some plant hormones can be used as inducers or stimulators of LFF growth for large-scale culture.
Keywords: 2,3,5-Triiodobenzoic acid; Fungal growth; Indole-3-butyric acid; Lichen-forming fungi; Nephromopsis ornata.