Potential of Streptomyces Sundarbansensis isolated from crocker range of Sabah in controlling Ganoderma Boninense of Basal Stem Rot

Abstract

Basal Stem Rot (BSR) of oil palm is caused by Ganoderma app. Many methods have been attempted to control BSR, but to date, no method gives good control of Ganoderma infection in established plantations (Chong et al., 2011). In this study, the potential of actinomycetes from the rich biodiversity of Crocker Range in Sabah was studied. Actinomycete with the highest Percentage Inhibition of Radius Growth (PIRG) to G. Boninense was identified and the potential bioactive compounds were extracted and characterized.