Two entomophagous isolated from Sumatera Utara; potential as biocontrol agent againts nematode
ABSTRACT: Two species of
nematophagous fungi has been isolated from Sumatera Utara soil, with an aim of
harnessing their potential in the biological control of plant parasitic
nematodes or animal parasitic nematodes in Indonesia, especially in Sumatera
Utara. Soil samples were collected from tobacco plantations, vegetable fields
and ornamental plantings in the Berastagi area, and also from livestock in
local farms and a dairy farm in Berastagi Area, Karo Regency. Soil alsocollected
from un-cultivated area in Sibolangit National Park, Karo Regency. The pour method
described by Larsen (1998) and the sprinkle method described by Jafee et al.
(1996) were used to isolate the nematophagous fungi from soil. In this study
the Chloramphenicol Water Agar Media has been used as culture media and
Ceanorhabditis elegans has been used as bait. Two nematophagous fungi known as
insect pathogens (entomophagous) have been isolated and determined as
Lecanicillium lecanii and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus.
Author: Liana Dwi Sri Hastuti,
Jane Nicklin and Ameilia Zuliyanti Siregar
Journal Code: jppertaniangg160007
