Preparation of pellets containing fungi and nutrient for control of soilborne plant pathogens
 This invention relates to a method for preparing pellets containing living biocontrol fungi and nutrient dispersed throughout. Living fungi are selected and grown for inoculum. The fungal propagules and wheat bran are added to a sodium alginate solution. The fungal propagule-alginate-bran mixture is added dropwise into a solution of calcium chloride. The resultant alginate gel pellets containing living fungi can be dried and used to inoculate agricultural fields infested with soilborne diseases. 
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
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George C. William J. Jack A.
Papavizas Connick, Jr. Lewis