Molecular identification of three entomopathogenic fungi infecting the brown plant hopper pest in Indonesia

Abstract Background Brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stal.) a very damaging pest to rice crops. One of the efforts control it is use entomopathogenic fungi (EPF). Three fungal local isolates found in Indonesia were effective controlling brown pest. This study aimed molecularly identify 3 isolates. Molecular identification important get exact identity these fungi. The accuracy EPF will greatly determine success control. based on partial genetic analysis internal transcribed spacer (ITS) locus ribosomal DNA. Result Morphology named J22 and J60 identified as Paecilomyces sp., while isolate J34 was Beauveria sp. results molecular Lecanicillium saksenae Simplicillium Myrothecium literature search showed that have never been previously reported infect hopper. Conclusion In Indonesia, types EPF, namely L. , having potential