Aims: The influence of agitation intensity on Cordyceps militaris morphology and exobiopolymer production was investigated in a 5 litre stirred vessel using a six-blade Rushton turbine impeller. Methods and Results: The mycelial morphology of C. militaris was characterized by means of image analysis, which included mean diameter, circularity, roughness and compactness of the pellets. The morphological parameters of the pellets grown under different stirring conditions were significantly different, which correspondingly altered exo-biopolymer production yields. Conclusions: The compactness of the pellets was found to be the most critical parameter affecting exo-biopolymer biosynthesis; more compact pellets were formed at 150 rev min -1 with maximum exo-biopolymer production (15 g l -1 ). Significance and Impact of the Study: The results of this study suggest that morphological change of pellets is a good indicator for identifying the cell activity for exo-biopolymer production.
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