<![CDATA[Asniwita, A., Farni, Y., Listyarini, D., Rumondang, J., Bestari, A. V., Purwanti, H., & Afan, D. K. (2025). Exploration of Indigenous Rhizosphere Fungi as Biopesticides and Biofertilizers to Increase Growth and Protect Plants from Diseases in Durian Plants. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembangg 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. x–y). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).Indigenous rhizosphere fungi are a group of non-pathogenic fungi that live around plant roots, benefiting plants and functioning as biofertilizers and biopesticides. Farmers have traditionally relied on synthetic fertilizers to enhance plant growth and synthetic pesticides to control plant diseases. The use of synthetic pesticides can cause pathogens to become resistant and pollute the environment. The aimed of this research is to obtain non-pathogenic fungal isolates that have the potential to support plant growth and increase plant resistance to plant diseases. To achieve this goal, fungal isolates were collected from the rhizosphere of durian plants. This study used the methods of exploration, isolation, and purification of fungi, as well as the blotter method. Of the 22 fungal isolates obtained, eight isolates were able to increase the percentage of germination and normal germination. The eight isolates of indigenous rhizosphere fungi obtained in this study can later be used as candidates for biological control agents to control plant diseases, and as biofertilizers to stimulate the growth of durian plants. Furthermore, indigenous rhizosphere fungi can be used together with other compatible control techniques for integrated disease control in durian plants.]]>
