Temu ireng (Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb.) is a medicinal plant from the Zingiberaceae family that is widespread in South Asia and Southeast Asia and has been reported to have antibacterial, anticancer, and antioxidant activities, especially in the rhizome. However, information on the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of fraction and isolated compounds is still limited. This study aims to ass…
ABSTRACT : Lenglengan (Leucas lavandulifolia) belongs to the Lamiaceae family. L. lavandulifolia is traditionally used in the treatment of headaches, migraines, rheumatism, and diabetes. Information on the activity and chemical content of L. lavandulifolia stems is still limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity and chemical content of the most active column f…
Tanaman padi merupakan komoditas pangan yang menghasilkan beras, yang memainkan peran penting dalam kehidupan ekonomi Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, keberadaan padi menjadi prioritas utama masyarakat dalam memenuhi kebutuhan asupan karbohidrat yang dapat mengenyangkan dan menjadi sumber karbohidrat utama. Sebagian besar lahan rawa digunakan untuk mengembangkan budidaya padi. Salah satu masalah yan…
Rambutan peel (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an organic waste that has the potential to be used as a source of natural antioxidants due to its high phenolic and flavonoid content. This study aims to determine the total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and quality characteristics of rambutan peel tea. Rambutan peel samples were dried, ground, and brewed using hot water at 90 °…
Pelawan leaves (Tristaniopsis merguensis Griff.) are a plant that contain important secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic compounds, which have potential roles in regulating lipid metabolism. This study aimed to evaluate the effect and effective dose of the ethanolic extract of pelawan leaves in reducing total cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), and t…
Bagworms (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) are a major pest of oil palm that can cause defoliation and reduce productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of bagworm control using botanical insecticides with varying spray volumes and droplet sizes based on drone application. The study was conducted with seven treatments combining spray volume and droplet size. This study used purposive s…
Penelitian ini memajukan pertanian presisi melalui klasifikasi kesehatan tanaman kelapa sawit berbasis deep learning, dengan inovasi integrasi pipeline deteksi dan klasifikasi serta manajemen data yang efisien. Strategi utama menggunakan transfer learning dengan arsitektur MobileNetV2 yang telah pre-trained, dioptimalkan melalui fine-tuning classifier kustom dan pembekuan layer dasar untuk efis…
Paddy (Oryza sativa) is a perennial crop grown throughout the world. Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop consumed daily by the entire population, making it a crucial necessity. The paddy harvest significantly impacts the availability of rice, a staple food. While paddy yields can sometimes increase, they can also decrease. The decline in paddy production is caused by various factors, …
Tribolium castaneum is one of the pests found in warehouses. This pest has a wide range of attacks on the crops stored in warehouses. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of basil leaf powder on the population of T.castaneum rice weevils in storage. The study was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD). This study used a control, 6 treatments, and 4 replicates of l…
Red flour beetles (Tribolium castaneum) are pests that damage stored agricultural products, causing a decline in the quality and quantity of rice. T. castaneum is classified as a secondary pest in rice commodities. This study aims to determine the repellency level of diatomaceous earth against T. castaneum in white glutinous rice at different doses, as well as the effect of diatomaceous earth o…
Anthracnose disease is a major problem in chili plants, caused by the pathogen Colletotrichum capsici. Disease infection can result in losses of 5–65%, and symptoms are characterized by the appearance of small dark brown to black spots on the fruit surface. Farmers commonly use chemical control methods; however, excessive reliance on chemical pesticides poses risks of environmental contaminat…
An important disease in rubber plants is leaf fall caused by Pestalotiopsis sp., characterized by small spots that expand into necrotic areas, leading to continuous leaf drop and canopy thinning. Environmentally friendly control can be achieved by utilizing antagonistic endophytic biological agents. Endophytic fungi are capable of producing bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites that pla…
Cabai rawit merupakan sayuran bernilai tinggi di Indonesia, namun produksinya menurun untuk pertama kalinya dalam lima tahun pada tahun 2021 karena penurunan kesuburan tanah, pemupukan yang tidak tepat, dan peningkatan serangan penyakit. Salah satu penyakit utama yang membatasi produktivitasnya adalah antraknosa yang disebabkan oleh Colletotrichum Sp., yang menyerang buah dan menyebabkan bercak…
Chili plants (Capsicum sp.) are a horticultural commodity with high economic value, but their production is often hampered by fruit fly (Bactrocera spp.) attacks, which can cause yield losses of up to 30-60%. General control using synthetic insecticides causes problems with residues that are harmful to health and the environment. Methyl Eugenol (ME) attractants have long been used but are limit…
Cabai merah keriting (Capsicum annuum L.) merupakan komoditas hortikultura dengan nilai ekonomi tinggi, namun produksinya masih terhambat oleh penyakit antraknosa yang disebabkan oleh Colletotrichum sp. Penyakit ini dapat mengurangi hasil panen hingga 45-60% dan berkembang pesat di daerah dengan curah hujan tinggi. Pemupukan, khususnya dengan menggunakan pupuk organik, berperan dalam meningkatk…
Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the most important food crops worldwide. Rice can be grown on sub-optimal land, and the land most often used for rice cultivation is swampland. However, farmers face the challenge of uncertainty in predicting the height of water levels. This study aims to determine the yield and growth of T1 and TR1 accessions resulting from the cross between Inpara 8 and Inpago 5 …
Insect species diversity is an important indicator of the stability of sustainable agricultural ecosystems. An effective conservation approach to improving the quality of insect habitat is thru the implementation of intercropping. The combination of plants from the Solanaceae, Gramineae, Cucurbitaceae, and Leguminosae families has been proven to increase the diversity of phytophagous insect spe…
Indonesian farmers generally cultivate crops using a monoculture system. Monoculture cultivation has a major drawback, namely that the spread of pests and diseases (plant pests and pathogens) occurs more easily and rapidly. This study aimed to determine the incidence and severity of plant diseases in a polyculture system consisting of eggplant, cucumber, maize, and yard-long bean. The research …
Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) attacks frequently reduce the productivity of Brassicaceae crops globally. The purpose of this study was to identify the types of paratoids of P. xylostella eggs and larvae and to determine the extent of their infestation in the lowlands and highlands of South Sumatra. This research was conducted in the lowlands (
Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic heavy metal; therefore, its presence in the environment particularly in plants or vegetables consumed by humans poses serious health risks. Several factors are suspected to contribute to cadmium contamination in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis), including environmental pollution and the plant’s physiological ability to absorb heavy metals. There…
Duku (Lansium domesticum Corr), a member of the Meliaceae family, was one of Indonesia’s native woody perennial species characterized by its high latex content. Plant diseases were among the major factors causing yield losses in the agricultural sector worldwide, particularly those induced by the pathogen Ceratocystis. The impact of plant diseases not only reduced the quantity of agricultural…
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a major horticultural commodity with increasing demand due to its desirable fruit quality characteristics and the wide variety of processed products derived from it. However, field productivity is often constrained by plant pest and disease infestations that can significantly reduce yield. Chemical pesticides remain the primary control strategy, although their i…
Red onion (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a horticultural commodity that contributes to Indonesia's economy with an income of approximately Rp. 2.7 trillion per year. One of the factors causing a decline in red onion production in Indonesia is the attack of the Fusarium oxysporum fungus. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of organic fertilizer in suppressing Fusarium wilt disease and its…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations in the Immature Plant (IMP) phase have open environmental conditions that support weed growth and create habitats for various arthropods. Arthropods play an important role in the plantation ecosystem, both as pollinators, predators, parasitoids, herbivores, and decomposers. This study aims to assess the level of arthropod diversity in IMP and surro…
This study aims to record the types of insects found on immature oil palm plants (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and on weeds growing around them in Hamlet I, Muara Penimbung Village, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. The presence of insects in the oil palm plantation ecosystem is very important, both as pests, natural predators, and as neutral insects that help maintain the balance of the ecosystem.…
Blast disease caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae is one of the most important diseases affecting rice crops throughout the world and causes significant yield losses. This study involved turmeric plants that were inoculated with Pyricularia mycelium and supplemented with chitin powder. The study design used split plots with two levels of supplement in the main plots and four levels of seria…
Diseases in chili plants are commonly caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and others. These diseases can reduce both the quality and quantity of chili production. India has also reported cases of leaf curl virus, which can cause nearly 100% damage in the form of total fruit loss in chili plants. Diseases in chili plants will continue to develop if crop management is done carel…
The duku plant (Lansium domesticum Corr.) is a leading horticultural commodity in South Sumatra, but in recent years it has experienced a decline in productivity due to wilt disease caused by the Ceratocystis pathogen. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the compound Acibenzolar-S-Methyl (ASM) as a resistance inducer in suppressing the development of Ceratocystis disease in duku pl…
Kelapa sawit merupakan tumbuhan monokotil yang tidak memeiliki akar tunggang, tubuh didaerah tropis. Predator mempunyai jumlah spesies lebih banyak dibandingkan jumlah spesies dari serangga lainnya dalam suatu ekosistem. Tujuan dari peneltian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keanekaragaman spesies dan kelimpahan populasi predator tanaman kelapa sawit yang menghasilkan dan tanaman yang belum menghasi…
Oil palm is the largest plantation commodity in Indonesia. The oil palm industry continues to grow but faces various challenges, one of which is pest infestation. The main pest is the nettle caterpillar, which damages the leaves and can inhibit photosynthesis, ultimately reducing yield. Control of this pest can be carried out using environmentally friendly entomopathogenic bacteria. This study …