Pest and disease control in long bean (Vigna sinensis) often uses chemical pesticides. And sometimes, pesticides are not used strictly or according to recommended guidelines. Improper use will affect the surrounding environment of the plants and also impact human health. This research aims to determine farmers' understanding and compliance with pesticide use for controlling pests and diseases i…
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, …
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…