Gummy plants can be utilized as adhesives for paper, soil, and as a source of the enzyme protase, which is widely used in the food industry. Adhesives that are able to bind soil must have a fixed weight and composition so that the level of stickiness remains stable. Usually, adhesives are made from organic materials that have the ability to bond soil particles. In utilizing biomaterials as soil…
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or action. Treatment using synthetic drugs often leads to side effects, thereby necessitating safer alternatives such as medicinal plants. This study aimed to examine the antidiabetic potential of mahogany leaf extract (Swietenia mahagoni) and to determine its optimal dose i…
Penyakit busuk pangkal batang (BSR) yang disebabkan oleh jamur Ganoderma boninense merupakan ancaman serius bagi perkebunan kelapa sawit di Indonesia, menyebabkan kerugian produksi signifikan dan dapat terdeteksi sejak tanaman berusia 1-2 tahun. Penggunaan pestisida sintetik sebagai metode pengendalian konvensional menimbulkan risiko pencemaran lingkungan dan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, pemanfa…
Mangrove vegetation structure reflects the spatial distribution, density, and size of trees in an ecosystem. Vegetation composition refers to the diversity and ecosystem of species in an ecosystem. This study aims to determine the structure and composition of mangrove vegetation in the Arboretum of Sungsang IV Village, Banyuasin, South Sumatra. The study was conducted from February to March 202…
Biodiversity is a key component in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem, especially in aquatic. Fish play a vital role in the food chain and ecosystem dynamics, including in floodplain swamps such as the Lempuing River and the Tanjung Sari Conservation Area which are habitats for various fish species. The diversity of fish species is influenced by habitat factors, water quality, and interac…
reenbelt or commonly called Greenbelt is a no-development zone or green space around a central activity area that can cause pollution. This study aims to determine the structure and composition of mangrove vegetation in the Greenbelt of Sungsang IV Village. This study was conducted in January-February 2025 in the Greenbelt of Sungsang IV Village with the observation station determined based on …
Sungsang IV Village has high tourism potential and can become a tourist destination despite not having beaches, lakes, or similar natural attractions. However, the village has its own unique beauty and well-preserved traditions. In addition to its natural mangrove forest, the village also has a Mangrove Nursery Center. The mangrove nursery activities not only serve for environmental rehabilitat…
Skin diseases are usually caused by microbes that infect the skin. Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are one of the bacteria that can cause diseases on the surface of the skin and nose of humans. Other microbes that can infect the skin are Candida albicans. The use of chemical drugs to treat skin infections repeatedly can cause skin-infecting microbes to become resistant to the drugs given, theref…
Crickets are agricultural pests that damage plants in the early stages. The use of synthetic insecticides causes resistance and pollution, so safer plant-based alternatives are needed. This study was conducted experimentally at the Biology Department of Sriwijaya University using RAL with 6 treatments (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8) and Regent 5 as a positive control, and 4 repetitions. The observation para…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelimpahan dan pola distribusi keong Neritina juttingae di beberapa aliran Sungai Musi, Kota Palembang. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan pada lima stasiun pengamatan di anak sungai yang bermuara ke Sungai Musi pada dua waktu, yaitu pada tanggal 28 Februari dan 6 Mei 2025. Sampel diambil menggunakan metode handpicking dari substrat bambu pancang, dan data ke…
Sriwijaya University has 712 hectares of land, which has a diverse environment, ranging from plantation areas with various fruit plants, grasses, to artificial land. These conditions can be a potential habitat for various species of fruit flies. This study aims to identify fruit fly species, determine the composition and analyse the indices of diversity, dominance, and evenness, and examine the…
The species diversity of fish in an aquatic ecosystem serves as an indicator of environmental health. To date, no study has been conducted on the diversity of freshwater fish species in the Putak River. This research aimed to determine the fish diversity in the Putak River. The method used was direct observation with fish sampling at three stations during the transitional season (dry to rainy s…
he traditional knowledge of the Penesak ethnic group in Tanjung Batu Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, on medicinal plant use has been passed down through generations. This study aims to document the medicinal plant species used by the Penesak people, including the plant parts used, methods of use, types of illnesses treated, and the use value of each species and family. It also id…
The cajuputi tree (Melaleuca cajuputi P.) is one of the species native to peatl soil that can grow and adapt to extreme environments, such as acidic soil, nutrient-poor soil, and waterlogged soil. The rhizosphere of cajuputi trees harbors microorganisms such as rhizobacteria that can produce the growth hormone indole acetic acid (IAA). Rhizosphere soil samples were collected from three individu…
Penggunaan pupuk kimia jangka panjang dapat merusak struktur tanah, mencemari lingkungan, dan mengurangi keanekaragaman biota tanah. Sebagai alternatif yang ramah lingkungan, biofertilizer merupakan solusi untuk mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan mengidentifikasi bakteri rizosfer dari tanaman karet (Hevea brasiliensis L.) yang berpotensi menghas…
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants among the Komering tribe in Tanjung Lubuk has been passed down for generations. This study aimed to inventory medicinal plant species, usage, preparation methods, utility values, and treatable diseases. Conducted from December 2024 to February 2025 across five villages, data were collected through descriptive surveys and interviews with nine traditional…
Penggunaan pupuk kimia jangka panjang dapat merusak struktur tanah, mencemari lingkungan, dan mengurangi keanekaragaman biota tanah. Sebagai alternatif yang ramah lingkungan, biofertilizer merupakan solusi untuk mendukung pertanian berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan mengidentifikasi bakteri rizosfer dari tanaman karet (Hevea brasiliensis L.) yang berpotensi menghas…
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…
Hodgsonia macrocarpa (Blume) Cogn. merupakan tumbuhan dari famili cucurbitaceae yang memiliki batang berkayu dan banyak dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat suku Besemah sebagai tanaman obat untuk mengobati penyakit infeksi dan degeneratif. Manfaat H. macrocarpa sebagai tumbuhan obat berpotensi untuk dikembangkan dengan menyediakan informasi karakteristik kimia dan botaninya. Oleh karena itu, penelitia…
Sonneratia alba J.E. Smith or perepat is a mangrove plant belonging to the Sonneratiaceae family and is often found in coastal areas, one of which is in Sungsang IV Village, Banyuasin, South Sumatra. The potential of S. alba leaves as herbal plants is because they contain various metabolite compounds that have antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activiti…
Avicennia marina leaves have long been used as traditional medicine due to the presence of secondary metabolite compounds that have biological activity, including antioxidant activity. The mangrove forest area in Sungsang IV village is still well maintained and is a place for mangrove restoration and nursery. This study aims to determine the metabolite profile, compound abundance, antioxidant l…
Rhizophora apiculata Bl., is a type of mangrove plant that can be utilized, especially in the leaves which are rich in bioactive compounds. The benefits of R. apiculata leaves are their ability as antioxidant agents. Therefore, further efforts are needed to identify other compounds contained in R. apiculata leaves and their bioactivity. This study aims to determine metabolite profiling, compoun…
Organic waste can be minimized by using a bioconversion agent, namely Black Soldier Fly maggot. BSF maggots need good food so that they can speed up their life processes and the process of digesting food. The aim of this research was to determine the best feed composition with the addition of purple sweet potato flour, coconut dregs and pineapple peel on consumption rate, conversion efficiency …
BSF maggots are organisms that can decompose waste quickly. The life cycle of black soldier flies is maggots (larvae), prepupae, pupae and adult insects. Sweet potato flour as a prebiotic contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and Raffinose which can increase immunity, kill pathogenic bacteria, and balance microorganisms in the digestive tract of BSF maggots. This study used a Completely Random…
Free radicals are the result of the respiration process. Free radicals are very dangerous for the body because they can cause various diseases such as premature aging, cancer, atherosclerosis, lung disorders, kidney diseases, cataracts, rheumatism and diabetes mellitus. Antioxidants are involved in protecting the human body from damage caused by free radicals. Mempelas plants contain antioxidan…
Epilachna admirabilis pests are a threat to horticultural crops, while chemical insecticides can cause resistance, environmental pollution, and health risks. A more environmentally friendly alternative is plant-based bioinsecticides, such as gambir and neem extracts, which contain active compounds catechins, tannins, and azadirachtin. This study aims to test the effectiveness of gambier and nee…
A degenerative disease is a health condition that causes damage or a gradual decline in the function of the body's organs and tissues. One of the main factors that trigger degenerative diseases is the presence of free radicals, which are reactive molecules that can damage body cells. To combat the adverse effects of free radicals, the body needs antioxidants, which are compounds that can neutra…
Elephantiasis disease is caused by filarial worms through its main vector, Culex spp. Mosquito control efforts that are safe for the environment use natural attractants using trapping. The purpose of the study was to determine the number and type of mosquitoes trapped, the concentration that has the most potential to attract Culex spp. mosquitoes and the effect of environmental conditions. The …
Cricket pest attacks can cause plants to become hollow so that it can cause a decrease in plant quality and productivity and even kill plants. One of the efforts to overcome this problem with bioinsecticides of African leaf extract (Vernonia amygdalina Del.) which contains toxic compounds to cricket. The purpose of this study was to obtain secondary metabolite compounds of African leaf extract,…
Styrofoam is a non-biodegradable plastic because its high molecular weight and stable structure make this plastic waterproof and hard, difficult to decompose in nature,causing natural pollution on land and at sea. There is a need for alternative solutions to the problem of waste in the environment. T.molitor larvae use a digestive mechanism that involves enzymes and collaborates with bacteria i…