Keragaman Cendawan Entomopatogen di Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango, Kawasan Cibodas

Abstract

Entomopathogenic fungi is fungi which are parasite on insect. These fungi can be used as pest control agents that are environmentally friendly. In Indonesia, their existence and diversity especially Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park (TNGGP) is not well known. This research was conducted to explore their biodiversity in TNGGP. Samples were taken four times, at March 13rd and 28th; April 4th and 21st 2012 with a same season, on two pathways that are have different in heights. They were successfully obtained, identified, and isolated using direct spore method. The result showed that in Cibodas, TNGGP there were five genera of entomopathogenic fungi, namely Hypocrella, Cordyceps, Aschersonia, Gibellula, and Lecanicillium. The first two genera were in teleomorf phase and the others are in anamorf. Successfully isolated specimen is Lecanicillium PR 08