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Catalogs of ARSEF Isolates
A summary discussion of the recent and significant phylogenetically based revisions of the taxonomy of the majority of fungal entomopathogens is included in the introductory material in each of the catalogs available here as well as online from the Society of Invertebrate Pathology.
Live Search for ARSEF Isolates
Obtain ARSEF Isolates
Information about how to order cultures; whether USDA-APHIS permits might be needed; costs of receiving isolates; and terms of shipment.
The Cultures Arrived! What Do I Do Now?
Reviving Lyophilized ARSEF Isolates: A one-page guide about how to revive freeze-dried isolates and how to understand the labels on the ampules or serum bottles.
Recipes for Commonly Used Culture Media: A collection of recipes and guidelines about the solid and liquid media most used at ARSEF and for shipping isolates. This includes other media useful for culturing various other entomopathogenic fungi. If you need recipes for media not included here, please contact the Curator.
Services and History of the ARSEF Collection
Information about depositions and exchanges of cultures, diagnostic servies, how to acknowledge ARSEF isolates in publications, special catalog compilations, releases of ARSEF isolates from laboratory containment, and the history and goals of the ARSEF collection.
Contact ARSEF Staff
Louela Castrillo, Curator/Insect Mycologist
USDA-ARS Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research Unit
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health
538 Tower Road
Ithaca, New York 14853-2901 (USA)
phone: [+1] 607-255-7008
fax: [+1] 607-255-1132
Micheal M. Wheeler, Biological TechnicianUSDA-ARS Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research Unit
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health
538 Tower Road
Ithaca, New York 14853-2901 (USA)
phone: [+1] 607-255-1274
fax: [+1] 607-255-1132
