Analysis of bacterial communities in rhizosphere soil of symptomless and basal stem rot (BSR)-infected oil palm using terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP)

• Main Authors: Zainudin, Norazreena, Mohd Hashim, Amalia, Mat Isa, Nurulfiza, Abu Seman, Idris
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64361/1/BIO%20Poster%20111117%2021.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64361/

Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease caused by pathogenic fungi known as Ganoderma boninense has been identified as a major threat in oil palm plantation. Previously used methods to control this disease have been ineffective while method using chemical treatment is not environmentally friendly. An inadequat...