Molecular characterization of indigenous microbes and its potential as a biological control agent of Fusarium stem rot disease () on maize.

stem rot disease caused by has become one of the most serious issues confronting Indonesian farmers in recent years. An alternative option for suppressing this disease is to use indigenous microbes as an eco-friendly method to reduce synthetic fungicides. The objective of the research was to identify the molecular characteristics and effectiveness of an indigenous microbial consortium in controlling stem rot disease.

Control of on corn with a combination of TM3 formulation and botanical pesticides.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of TM3 formulation with botanical pesticides in suppressing infection in corn. The research was carried out at the Plant Pathology Laboratory and the Experimental Farm of Indonesian Cereals Research Institute (ICERI) from February to November 2019. The research consisted of two stages, namely an in vitro test of antagonists of botanical pesticides against using 5 types of plant extracts namely betel leaf extract, turmeric, galangal, cosmos, and clove leaf.

Indigenous fungi from corn as a potential plant growth promoter and its role in suppression on corn.

Indigenous fungi can suppress infection by pathogens and produce secondary metabolites that directly or indirectly affect plant growth. This study aimed to test indigenous fungi collected from corn plants as biological control agents and their effects on the viability and vigor of corn seeds. Purposive sampling method was used for sampling where soil samples taken from the rhizosphere zone, corn stem and leaf tissue from three locations namely Maros-South Sulawesi, Bone-South Sulawesi, Sigi-Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.