White-rot basidiomycetes are one of the most important lignolytic microorganisms. These fungi have been reported to secrete three main classes of lignin degrading enzymes: lignin peroxidases (LiPs), manganese peroxidases (MnPs) and laccases. In this study, for the first time the lignin degrading capability of two plant pathogens i.e. Hyphodermella rosae and H. corrugata was evaluated using both...

The moth orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) is one of the most popular orchids due to various colors with distinctive shapes flowers. Soft rot disease caused by Pectobacteriaceae (SRP) family commonly found infected this plant. showed pale-colored blackish slimy rot. This research was conducted in three locations namely Denpasar, Badung, and Karangasem, resulted 10 candidates for pathogenic bacteria. pa...

White rot caused by Sclerotium cepivorum Berk is a significant threat to garlic and onion industry in the United States. The pathogen produces a great number of poppy seed-sized sclerotia, which can survive in soil for many years. Populations of just a few sclerotia per liter soil can potentially cause severe disease and result in crop failure. Once the land has been infested, it is generally c...