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EKSPLORASI JAMUR ENDOFIT ASAL TANAMAN PEPAYA (CARICA PAPAYA L) DAN UJI ANTAGONIS TERHADAP PATOGEN COLLETOTRICHUM SP
Papaya is a fruit plant from tropical regions that is one of the horticultural commodities frequently consumed in Indonesia. In its cultivation, there are challenges, one of which is anthracnose disease. This disease can be controlled using endophytic microorganisms. This research aims to identify endophytic fungi in papaya plants and their inhibitory effect on the growth of anthracnose disease. This research was conducted from August to November 2025 using an in vitro exploration, identification, and antagonism testing method with the dual culture method. During field observation, healthy leaf stems and fruits were collected. Endophytic fungi were isolated, purified, and morphologically identified using Barnett & Hunter (1998). Endophytic isolates were successfully obtained from the species Aspergillus sp., Nigrospora sp., and Penicillium sp. These isolates showed differences in colony characteristics but had similar properties as biocontrol agents. Antagonistic tests on anthracnose disease showed that Nigrospora and Penicillium sp. isolates had the highest results at 83.88% and 84.24%, while the other isolates yielded percentages of 73.17% and 72.49%. This finding suggests that the endophytic fungi found in papaya plants have the potential to be developed as environmentally friendly biocontrol agents for disease management. Keyword :Endophtic Fungi, Antagonistic Test, Anthracnose disease
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