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Journal of Tropical Mycorrhiza
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Journal of Tropical Mycorrhiza is an international journal devoted to research into mycorrhizas - the widest symbioses in nature, involving plants and a range of soil fungi world-wide. The journal covers research into mycorrhizas, including molecular biology of the plants and fungi, fungal systematics, development and structure of mycorrhizas, and effects on plant physiology, productivity, reproduction and disease resistance. Coverage extends to interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and other soil organisms, and effects of mycorrhizas on plant biodiversity, ecosystem structure, reclamation and restoration of degraded land. Journal of Tropical Mycorrhiza presents original papers, short notes and review articles, along with commentaries and news items. It offers a platform for new concepts and discussions, and serves as the basis for a forum of mycorrhizologists from around the world.
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Single-Spore Culture of Racocetra crispa Using a Legume Tree Species Faisal Danu Tuheteru; Deli; Husna Husna; Asrianti Arif; Wiwin Rahmawati Nurdin
Journal of Tropical Mycorrhiza Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Asosiasi Mikoriza Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58222/jtm.v5i1.118

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The propagation of Racocetra crispa using tree-like legume host plants has not yet been widely undertaken. This study aims to investigate the sporulation of R. crispa in single-spore cultures using legume tree host plants, namely sengon (Paraserianthes falcataria), albizia (Albizia saponaria), johar (Cassia siamea), cajanus (Cajanus cajan), and lamtoro (Leucaena leucocephala). The study was conducted at the Greenhouse of the Indonesian Mycorrhiza Association (AMI) Southeast Sulawesi Branch and the Forestry Department Laboratory of Halu Oleo University from November 2025 to February 2026. The study employed a completely randomised design (CRD) with 5 treatments and 3 replicates. The variables observed included culture success, AMF colonisation of the roots, and the number of spores formed at 3 months, 5 months, and after drying 10 g of medium. The results of the study showed that the A. saponaria host plant treatment yielded the best results, with a culture success rate of 86.67%, the highest AMF colonisation of 35.83%, and the highest number of spores at 5 months and after drying 10g of medium. Conversely, L. leucocephala showed the lowest results, with a culture success rate and spore count of 0%. The best host plant for the propagation of Racocetra crispa is A.saponaria.
Response of Actinomycetes Inoculation to the Growth Rate of waxy Corn (Zea mays var. ceratina) Adelia Salsabila Rahman; Novri Youla Kandowangko; Wirnangsih D. Uno; Yuliana Retnowati; Devi Bunga Pagalla; Hayatiningsih Gubali; Muhammad Isra; Aisyah Ahmad
Journal of Tropical Mycorrhiza Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58222/jtm.v5i1.119

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Waxy corn (Zea mays var. ceratina) is an important food crop whose growth and productivity are strongly influenced by nutrient availability and soil microbial activity. The use of Actinomycetes as a biological biostimulant has gained attention due to its potential to enhance plant growth in an environmentally sustainable manner. This study aimed to evaluate the response of waxy corn growth rate to different doses of Actinomycetes inoculation. The experiment was conducted from July to December 2025 using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of three treatments: without Actinomycetes application (PA0), 5 g Actinomycetes (PA1), and 10 g Actinomycetes (PA2), with three replications for each treatment. Plant growth observations were performed at 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42 days after planting (DAP). Growth rate was determined based on the increase in plant dry biomass over each observation interval. The results showed that Actinomycetes inoculation affected the growth rate of waxy corn. The PA2 treatment consistently exhibited higher and more stable growth rates compared with PA0 and PA1 throughout the observation period. The enhanced growth performance was likely associated with the role of Actinomycetes in improving nutrient availability and stimulating vegetative development. In conclusion, the application of 10 g Actinomycetes demonstrated the greatest potential to increase the growth rate of waxy corn and may serve as an effective biological biostimulant for sustainable crop production.