Previous liquid culture studies on blastospore production
by B. bassiana were generally conducted using lower glucose
concentrations (≤50 g L−1) and slower agitation speeds
(≤300 rpm) resulting in oxygen- and carbon-limited growing
conditions. Under these culture conditions, blastospore yields
were lower, fermentation times were longer (≥5 days), and the
resultant blastospores were less desiccation tolerant with poor
storage stability (Chong-Rodriguez et al. 2011; Humphreys
et al. 1989; Lane et al. 1991; Inch and Trinci 1987; Kleespies