Chili pepper (Capcium annum L.) is one of the high-value vegetable crops in Indonesia. Anthracnose disease in chili peppers is an important disease caused by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum sp, which leads to significant yield losses. This alternative disease control method that can be used to reduce attacks from this disease is by utilizing the natural plant turmeric rhizomes. Therefore, th…
Chili pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens) are one of the commodities with high economic value, so they need to be continuously developed. In addition, chili peppers have good antioxidant activity and a relatively high content of phenols and capsaicinoids. However, chili production often faces challenges, including attacks from plant-disturbing organisms (OPT), especially fruit fly pests. Fruit …
Papaya is a fruit plant from tropical regions that is one of the horticultural commodities frequently consumed in Indonesia. In its cultivation, there are challenges, one of which is anthracnose disease. This disease can be controlled using endophytic microorganisms. This research aims to identify endophytic fungi in papaya plants and their inhibitory effect on the growth of anthracnose disease…
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 …
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.) is a strategic plantation commodity in Indonesia, contributing significantly to the national economy through vegetable oil production and employment opportunities. However, its productivity continues to face serious threats from basal stem rot (BSR), a disease caused by Ganoderma boninense, a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range and high infection capabi…
Stem wilt disease caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata is one of the most devastating diseases of duku (Lansium domesticum) plants, causing up to 100% mortality in various production centers in South Sumatra. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Potassium Phosphate (K₃PO₄) as a resistance-inducing agent in suppressing disease development and enhancing the physiological response …
The conclusion of this study indicates that chili pepper is one of the horticultural commodities in South Sumatra with high economic value and is widely favored by the community. Chili belongs to the family Solanaceae, and red chili (Capsicum annuum L.) is a highly prospective and promising vegetable commodity due to the relatively high demand from the community. Therefore, chili productivity n…
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…
Low chili production is often caused by various technical and non-technical factors, one of the main causes being the use of low-quality seeds. Major pathogens that frequently attack chili plants, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes, can reduce the quality of chili peppers from the nursery stage to harvest. Chili pepper (Capsicum Spp.) is one of the horticultural crops widely cultiv…
Chili plants in Indonesia face unique challenges in their cultivation, one of which is diseases affecting chili plants. Most common disease found in chili plants in Indonesia is anthracnose. Purpose of this study was to evaluate microbial effectiveness of serial cultivation of Colletotrichum sp., chitin, and kencur rhizomes against chili anthracnose pathogens. This research was conducted at Phy…
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Integrated Crop Management (ICM) implementation on the incidence and intensity of anthracnose disease caused by Colletotrichum capsici in chili plants (Capsicum sp.) in Banyuasin Regency. The research was conducted from June to August 2025 in five villages, namely Purwosari, Sungai Rengit, Mainan, Talang Buluh, and Pangkalan Benteng, using a field surv…
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…
Bagworm infestations significantly reduce oil palm productivity, emphasizing the need for environmentally safe biological control strategies. Entomopathogenic bacteria represent a promising biocontrol agent, yet their field performance depends heavily on maintaining high viability within an appropriate carrier. This study evaluated the viability of entomopathogenic bacteria formulated in empty …
Chili is a high-value horticultural commodity widely cultivated in Asian and African countries. In Indonesia, one of the most widely consumed types is Capsici frutescens (bird's eye chili). One of the main diseases affecting chili plants is anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum, which can lead to significant losses in cayenne pepper production. One alternative method for con…
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…
Rice is one of the staple foods, especially for the people of Indonesia. Tribolium castaneum is a warehouse pest that has a wide range of attacks on various commodities in storage. This study aims to determine the effect of clove leaf essential oil on T. castaneum pests, the concentration that has a high repellency index against T. castaneum, and the concentration that causes high mortality in …
Storage pests are insects that can damage harvested products, particularly healthy grains such as corn, causing a decline in the quality of stored post-harvest products. Tribolium castaneum Herbst is a pest that causes damage to post-harvest products, resulting in losses of up to 10-40% worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine the optimal dose for controlling T. castaneum by look…
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…
Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) are an important horticultural commodity in Indonesia with high economic value. The limited availability of productive land, particularly in swampy lowland areas, necessitates innovative cultivation techniques, one of which is floating cultivation using bamboo rafts as an alternative for managing inundated land. This study aimed to determine the response of shal…
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…
Rubber plants (Hevea brasiliensis Muell Arg) are superior natural resources from the Euphorbiaceae group. Rubber plants can produce sap or known as latex. The disease that is a big problem because it attacks rubber plants lately is leaf fall disease. One of the pathogens suspected as the cause of rubber leaf fall disease is Pestalotiopsis sp. The use of endophytic bacteria as an effort to contr…
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…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effectiveness of chitosan compounds in controlling Ceratocystis disease in langsat plants (Lansium domesticum Corr.) through in vitro and in vivo approaches. The study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with six chitosan concentration treatments and included two controls (0; 0 mg/L + 0.1% acetic acid; 0.5; 5; 50; and 500 mg/L) with 10 replication…
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) has high economic value because it can grow in tropical and subtropical climates and is an important horticultural commodity in Indonesia. Eggplant contains various nutrients and is capable of producing beneficial secondary metabolites, but its productivity often declines due to the soil-borne pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. The Fusarium oxysporum pathogen causes wi…
Plutella xylostella is one of the major constraints in cultivating crops belonging to the family Brassicaceae, as this pest can cause up to 100% yield loss. This research aimed to determine the attraction of Trichogramma sp. to pakchoi plants inoculated with Beauveria bassiana through seed soaking treatment. The experiment was conducted using four treatments, consisting of B. bassiana treated s…