Biological control agents (BCA) using fungal antagonists have gained considerable attention as a viable alternative to chemical control (Papavizas,1985). Ganoderma disease can be controlled by many species of beneficial microbes including fungi, bacteria and actinomycetes. In vitro study showed that a pure culture of the endophytic fungus Phlebia GanoEF3 was capable in inhibiting the growth of Ganoderma boninense and effectively used in controlling Ganoderma infection in oil palm seedlings (Noor Haida and Idris,2009). A further study was conducted to develop Phlebia GanoEF3 into a powder formulation for controlling Ganoderma disease in oil palm.

Main Research: Nur Rashyeda Ramli