Abstract
Background: Entomopathogenic fungi are one of the potential biodiversity assets to be used as biological control agents. However, information about the diversity of entomopathogenic fungi, especially in the Gunung Tukung Gede (GTG) nature reserve is very limited. The purpose of this study was to provide information on the biodiversity of entomopathogenic fungi in the GTG nature reserve. Methods: The entomopathogenic fungi were explored from 3 different stations: primary forest, secondary forest and disturbed forest. Entomopathogenic fungi were isolated identified both macroscopically and microscopically. Results: A total of 15 specimens of entomopathogenic fungi consisting of 5 families and 8 types of fungi successfully isolate. The entomopathogen fungi were Basidiobolus haptosporus, Beauveria bassiana., Metarhizium aniesophalie, Paecilomyces sp., Aschersonia sp., Aspergillus sp. 1, Aspergillus sp.2, and Septobasidium sp. These fungi infect insect hosts from the orders Lepidoptera, Hemiptera and Homoptera. The index of the diversity of entomopathogenic fungi at 3 consecutive stations is 1.5495; 1.3322; and 0.6365 (medium category). Conclusions: The GTG Nature Reserve has a unique diversity of entomopathogenic fungi. Therefore, further research is needed in order to determine the diversity and potential utilization of the existing entomopathogenic fungi.
Highlights
The nature reserve is a natural protected area that has distinctive flora and fauna
Information related to the diversity of microorganisms, one of which is the group of entomopathogen fungi in gtg nature reserves, is still minimal and has not been widely studied
The purpose of this study is to provide information on the biodiversity of entomopathogen fungi in gtg nature reserves that are the basis for further studies of the potential use of these fungi in the future
Summary
The nature reserve is a natural protected area that has distinctive flora and fauna. Gunung Tukung Gede Nature Reserve (GTG) is a conservation area located in the Serang Regency of Banten Province. There are still various obstacles such as lack of information data related to microorganism biodiversity, especially entomopathogen mushrooms. This causes exploration, identification and inventory of biodiversity activities carried out to be still limited (Purwati, 2013). Information related to the diversity of microorganisms, one of which is the group of entomopathogen fungi in gtg nature reserves, is still minimal and has not been widely studied. Entomopathogenic fungi are one of the potential biodiversity assets to be used as biological control agents. Information about the diversity of entomopathogenic fungi, especially in the Gunung Tukung Gede (GTG) nature reserve, is very limited. This study aimed to provide information on the biodiversity of entomopathogenic fungi in the GTG nature reserve. Conclusions: The GTG Nature Reserve has a diversity of entomopathogenic fungi. Further research is needed to determine the diversity and potential utilization of the existing entomopathogenic fungi
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