Matoa (Pometia pinnata J.R.& G.Forst) is a plant from the Sapindaceae family with high genetic variation due to natural cross-pollination. This study aims to analyze the genetic variation and phylogenetic relationships between Kungkil and several Matoa variants (Red Matoa, Yellow Matoa, and Green Matoa) based on Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) rDNA sequences. The methods used include DNA isol…
Attacks by plant pests in the form of pests and diseases can cause physiological disorders and physical damage to plants. Efforts that are often made by farmers are by using synthetic pesticides, malapari (Pongamia pinnata L.) shows the presence of secondary metabolite compounds. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in the results of malapari plant parts, secondary metabol…
Tarsiers from the Western Tarsier group, especially the Cephalopachus bancanus ssp.. bancanus which live on Bangka Island with Vulnerable conservation status and Cephalopachus bancanus ssp. saltator on Belitung Island with Endangered conservation status receives less attention and genetic conservation efforts are still limited. Geographic isolation can be a differentiating factor between subspe…
Pelawan (Tristaniopsis merguensis Griff) is an endemic species with secondary metabolite content that has the potential as a natural biopesticide. This study aims to analyze the phytochemical content of leaf extracts, stem bark, and seeds of Pelawan and test its toxicity against Artemia salina Leach shrimp larvae using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method. Extraction was carried out by…
Karst area is an area that can be utilized for the development of land resources, biodiversity, and landscapes. The rock composition of this area has a uniqueness that can be grown by endemic plants. One of them is Hopea celebica Burck. which has the potential as a construction material. Karst areas have fragile ecosystems that are easily impacted by various environmental factors, resulting in …
Petroleum is one of the natural resources produced in Indonesia as an energy source, in several oil well there has been a decreased in productivity. MEOR (Microbial Enhanched Oil Recovery) is one of the techniques to increase oil productivity in reservoirs. The perpose of the research is obtaining indigen bacteria that has characteristics as MEOR (Microbial Enhanched Oil Recovery) agent. The me…
ABSTRAK Dillenia suffruticosa is a plant whose leaves are often used as rice wrappers and are also used for traditional medicine. Simpur leaves are empirically utilized as a treatment for diarrhea. leaves simpur leaves have antibacterial activity due to the content of bioactive secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids, and terpenoids. A total of 11 isolates of endop…
Cellulose is a complex polysaccharide that is difficult to decompose naturally, but can be degraded by cellulolytic microorganisms through cellulase enzymes. This study aims to isolate and identify cellulolytic bacteria from the water of Taman Firdaus Lake, Sriwijaya University and test their cellulase enzyme activity qualitatively and quantitatively. A total of 17 bacterial isolates were obtai…
This research aims to determine the infiltration rate and infiltration capacity in various types of plant habitus and its correlation with environmental factors including soil texture, soil moisture content, soil moisture and soil temperature in FKIP Education Park, Sriwijaya University. The research was conducted in December 2024-January 2025. The method used was descriptive qualitative method…
Information on the length-weight relationship, growth patterns, and condition factors of fish from the Benuang River is essential to improve better fisheries management. This study aims to determine the length-weight relationship, growth patterns and condition factors of five fish species including Anabas testudineus, Mystus nigriceps, Osteochilus vittatus, Rasbora cephalotaenia and Trichopodus…
Minieroot (Ruellia tuberosa L.) is a plant that is widely used as a herbal medicinal plant. Minieroot contain metabolite compounds which have various bioactivities, one of which is an antioxidant. This research aims to determine the content of compounds that have bioactivity as antidiabetics, the abundance of metabolite compounds, antioxidant levels, and anthocyanin levels in minieroot through …
Beluntas (Pluchea indica L.) is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and is widely used by the Indonesian people as a herbal medicine. Traditionally, beluntas is widely used to overcome various health problems and can overcome digestive disorders, fever and as an antiseptic because of the content of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, essential oils and tannins. This study …
Malapari plant (Pongamia pinnata L.) is a poisonous plant of the fabaceae family that has the potential as a natural pest control bioinsecticide because it contains secondary metabolite compounds that show cytotoxic activity that can be identified based on their toxicity levels. This study aims to determine the secondary metabolite compounds contained in Malapari plants (Pongamia pinnata L.) as…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an essential commodity in Indonesia, but the presence of hemiepiphytic species from the genus Ficus can hinder its growth and productivity through a strangling mechanism. This study aims to identify Ficus species attacking oil palm, determine the level of infestation, and measure trunk diameter. The research was conducted along roadside areas within Univers…
Farmers usually control insect pests using synthetic insecticides. However, long-term use and exceeding the usage limit can cause environmental damage and pest resistance. The use of natural insecticides is more recommended in pest control because it is more environmentally friendly. One alternative is to use star fruit extract as a natural insecticide. The purpose of this study was to determin…
Behavior is defined as an action or action that can change the pattern of relationships or interactions between an organism and its environment. Earthworms are very sensitive to environmental changes, especially the chemical content of the soil that can affect their metabolism, activity, and survival. Changes in earthworm behavior, such as decreased feeding activity, avoidance of contaminated a…
Earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus L.) are soil organisms that play an essential role in maintaining soil fertility and can be used as bioindicators of soil quality. This study aims to determine the response of earthworms to the treatment of castor (Ricinus communis L.) leaf ash, which contains chemical compounds such as potassium hydroxide (KOH) that may affect their behavior, morphology, and mort…
Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuide) or fall armyworm is an important pest of cultivated plants, especially from the Graminae group, which causes yield losses reaching 100%. Mass breeding of S. frugiperda as an important test insect is carried out to study the life cycle, bioecology, feeding habits, susceptibility and resistance to chemical compounds. Mass cultures of S. f…
This research aims to determine the technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) abilities of biology pre-service teacher students participating in the Second Wave Pre-Service Teacher Professional Program (PPG Prajabatan Gelombang 2). The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The population in the study is students of biology pre-service teacher students participating in…
Skonjing Village has high butterfly diversity due to favorable environmental conditions, such as the availability of host plants and nectar sources. However, human activities such as land conversion and habitat degradation have the potential to reduce butterfly populations. This study aims to analyze butterfly diversity in Skonjing Village using the Shannon diversity index, dominance index, and…
Biodiversity is defined as the variety of the number of individuals, the number of types, and the number of species in a specific location. Ecological index measurement is used by employing the Shannon-Wiener diversity index, Simpson's dominance index, and the evenness index. Results from the structure and composition of butterflies, specifically Rhopalocera found in Desa Ulak Kerbau Lama, show…
Antioksidan berperan sebagai penangkal radikal bebas dengan cara menghambat atau mencegah kerusakan oksidatif yang disebabkan oleh radikal bebas dalam tubuh. Radikal bebas adalah molekul tidak stabil dengan elektron tidak berpasangan yang dapat merusak sel, protein, dan DNA. Oleh sebab itu perlu dilakukan penelitian lanjutan tentang tumbuhan penghasil antioksidan. Merbau Asam (Intsia bijuga (Co…
Degenerative diseases are increasingly recognized for their association with oxidative stress and free radical damage. Metabolite compounds such as antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, which are underlying factors in chronic disease. Research on antioxidant compounds from the Malvaceae family is of interest because of the variety of plant types that have potential health b…
Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara dengan keanekaragaman hayati yang melimpah. Keanekaragaman hayati tersebut salah satunya spesies tumbuhan yang menghasilkan berbagai senyawa bioaktif, termasuk antioksidan, yang dapat menetralkan radikal bebas dan menjaga kesehatan. Semakin banyak keanekaragaman hayati, semakin banyak pilihan sumber alami yang dapat melawan kerusakan oksidatif. Penemuan jambu st…
Keratin is a structural protein found in skin, hair, nails, and feathers in animals. The structure of keratin consisting of long and folded polypeptide chains, as well as the presence of disulfide bonds, gives keratin a very stable and difficult to decompose naturally, thus requiring an effective solution for its processing. Keratinolytic microorganisms have the ability to degrade keratin throu…
Batik industry waste has the potential to cause significant environmental pollution, especially due to the use of synthetic dyes such as Naphthol ASBO-Blue B. This dye is toxic, difficult to decompose, contains heavy metals, and can pollute water, causing changes in pH, increased Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and decreased dissolved oxygen concentration. Biod…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana karakteristik unsur trakea pada beberapa tanaman suku Moraceae, dengan fokus pada jenis trakea, tipe penebalan dinding sekunder, tipe perforasi, panjang dan diameter unsur trakea. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan teknik maserasi untuk mengamati struktur trakea dibawah mikroskop binokuler dengan perbesaran 400x. Penelitian dilaksa…
The horned beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) is a major pest of oil palm, due to its attack can affect the yield and productivity of plant. Control of O. rhinoceros pests commonly carried out by farmers and oil palm plantation companies is by using synthetic insecticides. However, the continuous use of synthetic insecticide can cause negative impacts such as resistance, pest recurrence, killing of na…
Rivers are aquatic ecosystems with different physical, chemical and biological characteristics from upstream to downstream, affecting the presence of aquatic organisms in these ecosystems. Kenten River is utilized by local residents for tourism, agriculture, domestic, and industrial activities, which has an impact on the plankton community. This study aims to determine the plankton community in…
Dragonflies, also known as Odonata, are the first flying insects in the world. Dragonflies have been around since the carbonaceous era (360-290 million years ago) and still survive today. There are about 700 species of dragonflies in Indonesia, which is about 15% of the 5000 species in the world. Bukit Gatan is one part of the Bukit Cogong Protected Forest located in Sukorejo Village, Suku Teng…