Solid-state fermentation for production of a bioherbicide from Diaporthe sp. and its formulation to enhance the efficacy.

In this study, a bioherbicide was produced by solid-state fermentation (SSF) using Diaporthe sp. Adjuvants were employed in a formulation to enhance the herbicidal activity towards the target (Cucumis sativus). The study was divided into two steps: (1) the fermentation condition for bioherbicide production was assessed; (2) evaluation of different formulations containing palm oil, Tween 80 and Span 80, in order to increase phytotoxicity.