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Deciphering the signature of seedborne fungi linked to rice sheath rot disease: insights from ITS rDNA sequencing analysis Hoerussalam, Hoerussalam; Afifuddin, Ahmad; Lathif, Yudrik; Widiastuti, Ani; Putra, Eka Tarwaca Susila; Priyatmojo, Achmadi
Jurnal Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Tropika Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026): MARCH, JURNAL HAMA DAN PENYAKIT TUMBUHAN TROPIKA: JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PLANT PE
Publisher : Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jhptt.126165-179

Abstract

Sarocladium oryzae and Fusarium spp. are the causal agents of sheath rot, a re-emerging rice disease that has recently gained importance in Indonesia and can cause yield losses of up to 85%. Both pathogens are seedborne, making their accurate identification and management essential. Conventional morphological identification is time-consuming and often inaccurate due to overlapping symptoms among fungal species. In this study, we demonstrated the seedborne transmission of sheath rot pathogens and provided novel insights by highlighting the predominance of F. equiseti and the detection of infections in asymptomatic seeds. A total of 75 fungal isolates were obtained from rice leaf sheaths, seeds, and harvested grains across CMS, inbred, and hybrid rice varieties. ITS rDNA sequencing identified 42 isolates as S. oryzae and 33 as Fusarium spp., including F. equiseti (29), F. incarnatum (1), and F. proliferatum (3). The detection of these pathogens in both pre-planting seed samples and post-harvest grains demonstrates their ability to spread through seeds. Importantly, their presence in asymptomatic seeds and grains indicates that routine visual inspection is insufficient for seed health monitoring.
Co-Authors Achmadi Priyatmojo Aditya Herwin Dwiputra Ageng Kaloko Ahmad Afifuddin Alam, Taufan Aldy Slamet Riyadi Alpandari, Heny Andi Nur Cahyo Anggraeni Marganingsih Ani Widiastuti, Ani Annisa Khoiriyah Aprilia Ike Nurmalasari Arief Rahman Arizal Nur Hardiansyah Aryo Wijayanto Ayu Ainullah Muryasani Bambang Suwignyo Benediktus Dimas Surya Wirawan Benito Heru Purwanto Benny W.P. Brian Krisna BUDI SETIADI DARYONO Budiastuti Kurniasih Cahyo Wulandari Canggih Nailil Maghfiroh Deborah Gita Sakinah Dewa, Didik Indra Dewi, Fransisca Christiana DIAH RACHMAWATI Didik Indra Dewa Didik Indra Dewa Didik Indradewa Didik Indradewa Didik Indradewa Didik Indradewa Didik Indradewa Dody Kastono Dwi Nur Shinta Febriani Dyah Weny Respatie Eka Listia Eko Hanudin Eko Hanudin Eko Hanudin Endang Sulistyaningsih Farrasati, Rana Garusti, Garusti Hoerussalam, Hoerussalam Hutagalung, St Novella Angelica Ika Betty Widyastuti Ika Betty Widyastuti Ika Irmayanti JAKA WIDADA Kaloko, Ageng Kartikawati, Rina Khairi, Alfassabiq Kurniasih, Budiastuti Lathif, Yudrik Lilis Suryani Maghfiroh, Canggih Nailil Meksy Dianawati Melisa Melisa Muchammad Ambar Huda Muhdan Syarovy Nasrudin Nasrudin Novi Yulanda Sari Nurwita, Ardian Nuzul Hijri Darlan Okti Wulandari Pradiko, Iput Pradina Yenny Novitasari Prapto Yudono Prapto Yudono Prapto Yudono Prapto Yudono Prapto Yudono Prapto Yudono Prasetiyanto, Lukas Priyo Prianto, Sukirno Dwiasmoro Priyono Suryanto Purnomo Purnomo Putra, Sukmana Siswandana R. Sapto Hendri Boedi Soesatyo Ramces Sitohang Ramot Christian Ratnasani Ambarwati Siniwi Resti Utari Wahyudi Riyadi, Aldy Slamet Roberdi, Roberdi Rohlan Rogomulyo Rohman, Randi Abdur Rudi Hari Murti Ruslan Boy Sarlin Kusumaningrum Satiti Ratnasari Sigit Dwi Maryanto Silmia, Betha Siti Nurul Rofiqo Irwan Siti Subandiyah Sri Dewi HS, Endang Sri Trisnowati Sriyanto Waluyo Sriyanto Waluyo Sujadi Sujadi Sumaryanto Sumaryanto, Sumaryanto Supriyanta Supriyanta Suryana Riski Siregar Sutan Tarmizi Lubis Syarif, Afiya Nadhifah Thirafi, Dhaffa Agung Tohari Tohari Tohari Tohari Tony Liwang Toyip Toyip, Toyip Tri Rini Nuringtyas Tri Utami Utomo, Condro Valentina Dwi Suci Handayani Widyastuti, Ika Betty