Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita

Root-knot nematodes (RKN), especially Meloidogyne incognita, are one of the most damaging and widespread plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in cultivated plants worldwide. The intensive application of chemical nematicides in controlling these pests raises environmental and ecological concerns, prompt...

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Main Authors: Wira Risa Lina Simanjuntak, Liana Dwi Sri Hastuti, Yurnaliza Yurnaliza
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Published: Universitas Andalas 2025-06-01
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Liana Dwi Sri Hastuti
Yurnaliza Yurnaliza
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description Root-knot nematodes (RKN), especially Meloidogyne incognita, are one of the most damaging and widespread plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in cultivated plants worldwide. The intensive application of chemical nematicides in controlling these pests raises environmental and ecological concerns, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives. This study aimed to isolate and evaluate the predatory potential of indigenous nematode-trapping fungi (NTF) from the rhizosphere soils of healthy tomato plants against M. incognita under in vitro conditions. Soil samples were processed using the soil sprinkle technique, and fungal isolates capable of forming traps were screened by exposing them to second-stage juvenile (J2) of M. incognita. This study isolated 20 nematophagous fungi that have antagonistic activity against M. incognita from the rhizosphere soil of tomato plants. Among these, four isolates were identified as nematode-trapping fungi, with TRK 04 showing the highest predation efficacy, followed by TRK 07, TRK 09, and TRK 16. All four isolates were identified as part of the Arthrobotrys genus. These findings highlight the potential of indigenous nematophagous fungi as sustainable biocontrol agents for managing root-knot nematodes. Their application could support the development of environmentally friendly agricultural practices and reduce reliance on chemical nematicides. Further, in vivo studies are recommended to validate their efficacy under field conditions.
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spelling doaj-art-c2f283cda94a4e4f99cc3c73e5176d1e2025-08-20T03:31:11ZengUniversitas AndalasJurnal Proteksi Tanaman2580-06042621-31412025-06-0191Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognitaWira Risa Lina Simanjuntak0Liana Dwi Sri Hastuti1Yurnaliza Yurnaliza2Universitas Sumatera UtaraUniversitas Sumatra Utara, IndonesiaUniversitas Sumatra Utara, Indonesia Root-knot nematodes (RKN), especially Meloidogyne incognita, are one of the most damaging and widespread plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in cultivated plants worldwide. The intensive application of chemical nematicides in controlling these pests raises environmental and ecological concerns, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives. This study aimed to isolate and evaluate the predatory potential of indigenous nematode-trapping fungi (NTF) from the rhizosphere soils of healthy tomato plants against M. incognita under in vitro conditions. Soil samples were processed using the soil sprinkle technique, and fungal isolates capable of forming traps were screened by exposing them to second-stage juvenile (J2) of M. incognita. This study isolated 20 nematophagous fungi that have antagonistic activity against M. incognita from the rhizosphere soil of tomato plants. Among these, four isolates were identified as nematode-trapping fungi, with TRK 04 showing the highest predation efficacy, followed by TRK 07, TRK 09, and TRK 16. All four isolates were identified as part of the Arthrobotrys genus. These findings highlight the potential of indigenous nematophagous fungi as sustainable biocontrol agents for managing root-knot nematodes. Their application could support the development of environmentally friendly agricultural practices and reduce reliance on chemical nematicides. Further, in vivo studies are recommended to validate their efficacy under field conditions. https://jpt.faperta.unand.ac.id/index.php/jpt/article/view/266Arthrobotrys thaumasia, biocontrol, indigenous, nematode-trapping fungi, TRK isolate
spellingShingle Wira Risa Lina Simanjuntak
Liana Dwi Sri Hastuti
Yurnaliza Yurnaliza
Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
Jurnal Proteksi Tanaman
Arthrobotrys thaumasia, biocontrol, indigenous, nematode-trapping fungi, TRK isolate
title Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
title_full Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
title_fullStr Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
title_full_unstemmed Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
title_short Potential of Nematophagous Fungi from Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, as Biological Control Agents to Manage Root Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita
title_sort potential of nematophagous fungi from kutalimbaru north sumatra indonesia as biological control agents to manage root knot nematodes meloidogyne incognita knot nematode meloidogyne incognita
topic Arthrobotrys thaumasia, biocontrol, indigenous, nematode-trapping fungi, TRK isolate
url https://jpt.faperta.unand.ac.id/index.php/jpt/article/view/266
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