Significance of seed culture methods on mycelial morphology and production of a novel anti-cancer anthraquinone by marine mangrove endophytic fungus Halorosellinia sp. (No. 1403)

► Four seed culture methods (M1, M2, M3, Control) were studied. ► Inoculums greatly affected growth, morphology and metabolism. ► M1 highly improved 1403C production.