Early Report on Fungal Rhizosphere of Rice Variety Kewal Bulu Putih of Banten Origin

Abstract

Fungal rhizosphere plays a very important role for soil fertility. Its compositions effects plant growth and resistance to diseases. This study aims to explore and to identify the diversity of fungi from rice rhizosphere of Banten origins. In this report, we describe the diversity of fungi from paddy rice field variety Kewal Bulu Putih in Kabupaten Serang Kecamatan Anyar, Banten. Soil samples was taken from Desa Siring Kecamatan Anyar. Isolation and identification were carried out at the Biology Education Laboratory. Six fungal isolates were successfully isolated and purified. Morphology identification indicated that these isolates are belongs to the fungal group Aspergillus and others are under further identification. Further identification and characterization are needed to be able to know the role and importance of these fungi in the rhizosphere