Iron supplements play an important role in maintaining hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Iron supplement consumption behavior during pregnancy is reflected in the attitudes and compliance levels of pregnant women. Attitudes reflect mothers' tendencies to evaluate health recommendations, while compliance levels indicate the regularity of iron supplement consumption as recommended by health wo…
Anemia during pregnancy is a health problem that can cause serious complications for both the mother and the baby. Regular consumption of iron (Fe) tablets can prevent anemia; however, its effectiveness depends on the pregnant women’s level of knowledge regarding the proper use of Fe tablets. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of pregnant women about the use of Fe tablets, c…
This study aimed to determine the number and relative abundance of fruit flies (Bactrocera spp.) and to compare the effectiveness of several plants as bioattractants for these flies on sapodilla (Manilkara zapota L.) plants. The research method used was an experimental design with a Randomized Block Design (RBD) consisting of 10 treatments and 3 replicates. The treatments included a positive co…
The presence of refugia plants plays an important role in maintaining the balance of insect communities in agroecosystems. This study aims to analyze the effect of planting Cosmos caudatus refugia on the diversity, abundance, and population characteristics of phytophagous insects in eggplant (Solanum melongena) cultivation. The research was conducted on two treatments: eggplant cultivation with…
Indonesia, as a tropical country, has high agricultural potential, including the economically valuable eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) commodity. However, eggplant production is often disrupted by plant pests, particularly phytophagous insects such as Empoasca sp. and Altica lythri. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Zinnia elegans refugia plants on the population of phytophagous insects…
ABSTRAK Latar belakang : Stres oksidatif terjadi saat kadar radikal bebas dan ROS yang diproduksi tidak seimbang dengan antioksidan. Senam hamil merupakan salah satu aktivitas fisik yang dapat meningkatkan enzim antioksidan untuk menyeimbangkan peningkatan ROS. Penerapan program senam hamil telah dilaksanakan di Puskesmas Kota Palembang namun hanya sedikit ibu hamil yang berpartisipasi dalam ke…
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…
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, …
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…
Introduction: Preeclampsia remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Its pathogenesis involves endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and systemic inflammation. Ferritin, as an iron storage protein, plays a role in the inflammatory process, while low calcium levels can cause vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure through activation of the renin-angiotens…
Bananas are plants that are highly nutritious and meet human nutritional needs. Bananas can be cultivated as a crop that contributes to food security. However, banana cultivation is challenging because there are many plant pests that attack banana plants. The insect Pentalonia nigronervosa is an insect that can cause banana plant disease. P. nigronervosa has piercing-sucking mouthparts that can…
Research on the development of Google Site-based E-learning media for Indonesian narrative text material in elementary schools has been conducted with the aim of producing valid, practical, and effective learning media to improve student learning outcomes. The development model used is the Alessi and Trollip model, which consists of three stages, namely planning, design, and development. The re…
Oil palm (Elaeis guinensis Jacq.) is a major plantation commodity because it has high economic value, high productivity, and a strategic role in supporting national industry and the economy. The sustainability of palm oil production is greatly influenced by the health of the plants, which is threatened by insect pest attacks. One of the important pests on oil palm plants is the beetle, which at…
Red chili is an important crop in Indonesia, but faces high risks from pest attacks and anthracnose disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum sp. Chitin from crustacean shell waste and turmeric can be used to control this disease. Chitin and compounds in turmeric effectively inhibit fungal growth. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of suppressive microbes against Colletotrichum sp…
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 (
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks white blood cells that can damage the immune system and is transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. This study analyzed the effect of family support and health workers on HIV testing behavior among pregnant women in Gelumbang District. The research method used a descriptive analytic quantitative d…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…