<![CDATA[Ginting, C. N. P., Mulawarman, M., Farrastri, D., & Akbar, W. (2025). The Effectiveness of Fungi (Arthrobotrys sp.) in Controlling Root Knots (Meloidogyne sp.) on Tomato Plants (Solanum lycopersicum). In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembang 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. x–y). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).Root-knot nematode infection by Meloidogyne sp. is a major constraint in tomato cultivation, requiring sustainable and environmentally friendly control measures. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of the fungus Arthrobotrys sp. as a biological agent for controlling these nematodes. The study was conducted from August to October 2022 at the Nematology Laboratory, Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, Plant Protection Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments: Control, Arthrobotrys sp. (granules), Arthrobotrys sp. Liquid, and Carbofuran Nematicide, each with five replicates on tomato plants of the Sarvo variety infected with root knot nematodes. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that the application of Arthrobotrys sp. was able to increase plant growth and significantly reduce disease severity, the number of root galls, and the number of nematode eggs (p<0.03) compared to the control. Analysis of variance confirmed the effectiveness of this fungus in inhibiting nematode development, especially in reducing egg mass and disease severity, although its effect on other growth parameters was not significant. Thus, Arthrobotrys sp. has the potential to be developed as a biological control agent for root-knot nematodes in tomato plants and can provide important information for farmers in overcoming nematode attacks on tomato plants (S. Lycopersicum).]]>
