Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) are one of the high value horticultural commodities widely cultivated in Indonesia. However, tomato productivity in Indonesia is still considered low compared to the potential yield that should be achievable. One of the main obstacles in tomato cultivation is the attack of Fusarium wilt disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici. The …
Visually identifying nettle caterpillars species is often difficult due to the similarity in shape between species. Therefore, the molecular identification approach using DNA barcoding methods, utilizing multigene mitochondrial markers such as COI, COII, and Cyt b, is expected to provide a more effective and scientific solution for specifically identifying pest species. The purpose of this stud…
Ornamental plants are plants grown and cared for for esthetic and recreational purposes, as well as to improve the economy of cultivation. However, they experience reduced production due to attacks by plant pests, one of which is mites. Mites are arthropods that are plant pests. This research is expected to provide information about mites living on ornamental plants in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra.…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important global plantation crop, but its production is often reduced by bagworm larvae (Metisa plana, Mahasena corbetti, Clania tertia, and Pteroma pendula), which can decrease yields by up to 40%. Synthetic insecticides are commonly used for control but may cause environmental pollution, resistance, and pest outbreaks. Bioinsecticides based on entomopa…
Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is a major pest of Brassicaceae crops and is capable of infesting plants at any developmental stage, with severe infestations potentially leading to total yield loss. Biological control of P. xylostella can be implemented through the application of entomopathogenic fungal endophytes that inhabit Brassicaceae plant tissues. Therefore, this research …
Perennial crops are plants that grow and produce for many years and can be harvested repeatedly. Examples of perennial crops include coffee, rubber, coconut, and oil palm. These crops are frequently attacked by various mite species. This study aims to identify the mite species associated with perennial crops, thereby facilitating the recognition and management of mite infestation symptoms in th…
Plutella xylostella is the major pest of crops from the Brassicaceae family, causing economic losses of up to USD 4–5 billion annually worldwide. This study aims to determine the attraction of parasitoids to volatile compounds as potential attractants for egg parasitoids of P. xylostella treated with the fungus Beauveria bassiana. The research will employ a Randomized Block Design (RBD) using…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) was a perennial crop that contributed to economic value however, attacks by the nettle caterpillar (Setothosea asigna) caused a reduction in yield. This study aimed to control the pest by utilizing its natural enemy, the Eocanthecona furcellata, and by using refugia plants as attractants for the predator. The experiment used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) con…
Plutella xylostella is a pest insect that causes the most damage to plants in the Brassicaceae family, with losses reaching up to US$4–5 billion. This study aimed to examine the attraction of parasitoids to pakchoi that had been induced with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, eggs, and larvae of P. xylostella, and whether these treatments could attract Trichogramma sp. parasi…
Plutella xylostella is one of the major pests attacking crops of the Brassicaceae family and causes economic losses of approximately US$4–5 billion worldwide. This research aims to determine the attraction of Trichogramma sp. to pakcoy plants induced with the entomopathogenic fungus Talaromyces diversus. The research was used four seed treatments: for the first treatment, seeds were induced w…
This research aims to produce an e-storybook media based on local wisdom and ecoliteracy for reading comprehension learning for students at Ulak Embacang State Elementary School that is valid, practical, and effective. The research uses the Development Research method with the ADDIE model, which includes five stages: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. Data collection techniques …
Validation of metagenomic analysis results through molecular identification is important to ensure that the detected entomopathogenic bacteria truly have potential as biological control agents. The objective of this research is to molecularly identify entomopathogenic bacteria in bagworms based on metagenomic data to confirm bacterial species. Bacterial samples were collected at the Bacteriolog…
Duku (Lansium domesticum L.) is one of Indonesia's endemic fruits that is widely loved by the public. Wilt disease caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata hinders fruit production from reaching its maximum potential. The purpose of this study was to search the potential of superior varieties that are resistant to Ceratocystis fimbriata pathogen attacks. The research was conducted through direct observ…
Tanaman mentimun (Cucumis sativus L.) di Indonesia tanaman mentimun ditanam pada daerah dataran rendah dan dataran. Dalam budidaya tanaman mentimun sering kali terdapat kendala seperti serangan penyakit dan hama. Pestisida yang sering digunakan dalam budidaya mentimun adalah agrimec, score, actara, marshal, antracol dan Antilat. Penggunaan pestisida dapat memiliki efek samping terhadap organism…
Pesticides are substances used to control or eliminate plant pests and diseases (PPDs). In eggplant cultivation, pest and disease attacks remain major constraints as they can cause significant damage and even crop failure. This study aims to assess the farmers’ level of understanding and compliance in pesticide use, the intensity and percentage of pest and disease attacks, as well as insect d…
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the vegetables that is frequently attacked by pests and diseases. One of the control measures applied is the use of pesticides. Improper use of pesticides on vegetable and fruit crops to control pests and diseases can have harmful effects on infants, children, and adults. This study aims to evaluate farmers’ knowledge and compliance in using pesticides…
Spodoptera litura is an important pest that attacks the foliage of various crops, including those belonging to the Brassicaceae family. This research aimed to determine the effect of endophytic entomopathogenic fungal induction in pak choi seeds as a potential attractant for egg parasitoids. The research employed a randomized block design, and the assays were conducted using an olfactometer acr…
Conceptual understanding is an important skill in learning that trains students to understand concepts in mathematics. This study aims to describe students' understanding of two-variable linear equation systems (SPLDV) after undergoing discovery learning assisted by photomath. This is a descriptive study conducted at Srijaya Negara Junior High School in Palembang. The research subjects consiste…
Beras merupakan komoditas hasil pertanian di Indonesia. Banyaknya kebutuhan akan beras menjadikan proses penyimpanan beras menjadi suatu hal yang penting setelah panen. Berdasarkan peraturan pemerintah pelaksana penyimpan cadangan beras pemerintah adalah Perum BULOG. Selama masa penyimpanan hama gudang sering menjadi kendala karena dapat menimbulkan kerusakan. Salah satu hama gudang yang dapat …
Ceratocystis fimbriata is an important pathogen in duku (Lansium domesticum Corr.) plants that causes stem cancer, tissue rot, and rapid plant death, thereby significantly impacting duku production in South Sumatra. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of phosphite acid (K₃PO₃) in inducing duku resistance through in vitro and in vivo testing. The study was conducted using a complet…
Rice blast disease is an important disease caused by the fungus P. oryzae, which can lead to significant yield losses. An alternative control method that can be used to control the attack of the pathogenic fungus is by using plant extracts. One type of plant that has a high ability to suppress the rate of blast development is using turmeric rhizome extract. Therefore, this research was conducte…
In some countries, corn has a carbohydrate content equivalent to rice and wheat, but its production has often declined due to leaf blight disease, which is caused by Helminthosporium sp., resulting in yield losses of up to 50%. This study aims to determine the effect of organic fertilizer application on the level of leaf blight disease (Helminthosporium sp.) on corn plants in the field in Tanju…
Tanaman anggur merupakan komoditas hortikultura bernilai ekonomi tinggi yang rentan terhadap serangan hama belalang, sehingga diperlukan sistem identifikasi yang cepat dan akurat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan sistem klasifikasi hama belalang pada tanaman anggur berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) menggunakan metode machine learning. Sistem dikembangkan dengan mengombinasikan…
Pertanian anggur di Indonesia menghadapi tantangan serius akibat serangan hama yang menurunkan kualitas dan kuantitas hasil panen, sehingga diperlukan sistem deteksi yang cepat dan akurat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengimplementasikan metode Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) berbasis MobileNetV2 yang terintegrasi dengan Internet of Things (IoT) untuk mendeteksi dan mengklasifikasikan hama pada …
Rice is one of the foodstuffs that is vulnerable to pests, one of which is Sitophilus oryzae. This pest can cause a decrease in the quality and quantity of rice during storage. Controlling S. oryzae requires an effective and environmentally friendly approach. Garlic contains essential oils that are antibacterial and antiseptic. Garlic also contains sulfur compounds which include the chemical al…
Bottle gourd is one of the vegetables that Vietnamese people like as an ingredient in cuisines or as a snacks. Besides cuisines and snacks, bottle gourds are famous known as herbal medicines in many countries such as India, China, European countries, Brazil, and Hawaiian islands. The nutrients contained in it, such as vitamins B (B1,B2, B3, and B5), vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, and pota…
The objective of this study was to describe morphology and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. associated with crown disease on oil palm. The study was conducted in Phytopathology Laboratory and experiment field of Plant Pests and Diseases Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University from January up to October 2008. The study was used six isolates of Fusarium isolated ffom diseased spear…
The objective of the research was to find the effect of foliar fertilizer formulated from Shrimps Shell Compost Extract (SSCE) on common spear rot of oil palm seedling caused by Ceratocystis sp. The research was conducted in Phytopathology Laboratory and experiment field of Plant Pest and Disease Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University from November 2008 until January 2009. The…
The objective of this research was to investigate the role of rizobacteria {Bacillus spp.) as antagonist in controlling downy mildew disease of Chinese cabbage. The research was conducted in Bacteriology Laboratory and green house, Department of Plant Pests and Disease, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University Indralaya, fforn July to September 2008. The effectiveness of bacterial isolates …