Plant growth-promoting bacteria are well known as biostimulants, biofertilizers, bioprotectants, and biodegraders. The Pulang Pisau Food Estate is an Indonesian government program aimed at increasing rice crop production to achieve sustainable food self-sufficiency. Research on rhizobacteria...

The cocoa pod borer (CPB), Conopomorpha cramerella Snellen, is one of the most significant pests of cocoa, capable of damaging pods and reducing production. Synthetic insecticides are predominantly used to control this pest; therefore, alternative methods that are environmentally...

Sari intan is a superior variety of snake fruit developed in Bintan District, Riau Islands, in 2015. The pests and diseases that attack the Sari Intan variety are not yet known. This research was conducted to analyze and identify potential pests and diseases affecting Sari...

The mealybug Maconellicoccus multipori (Takahashi) was identified on black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) seedlings in a greenhouse in Bogor, West Java, using both molecular and morphological characterization. Two mealybug isolates were successfully amplified with primer pairs...

Birds are among the most significant vertebrate pests affecting sorghum crops worldwide, particularly in community farming systems. Their attacks can lead to substantial yield losses, especially during the grain ripening stage. This study aimed to identify the species, number of individuals,...

Rhizoctonia solani Kühn is a pathogenic fungus that causes sheath blight disease in rice. One effective strategy for managing this disease is the use of biological control, particularly through consortia of endophytic bacteria. This study aimed to identify the most effective...

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of single or combined applications of Bio P60 and Bio T10 products in suppressing anthracnose disease in chili pepper under field conditions. The research was conducted at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level using a randomized block design with...

Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are major pests in the horticultural sector. However, comprehensive information on their distribution across different habitats in Central Sulawesi is still lacking. This study aimed to assess the species diversity of fruit flies in three habitat types—urban,...

Maize downy mildew, caused by Peronosclerospora spp., is a major disease affecting maize cultivation in tropical regions, particularly in Indonesia. One potential control strategy is the induction of plant resistance. Previous studies have demonstrated that benzoic acid (BA), a...

Ground-dwelling arthropods play many important roles in agroecosystems. This experiment was conducted to assess the effects of botanical and synthetic insecticides on soil arthropods in edamame crops. The study included six treatments: soursop leaf extract at concentrations of 1% and 2%,...

Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB), caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, is a major threat to global rice production, causing yield losses of up to 80%. Accurate assessment of disease severity is essential for developing resistant rice varieties and implementing effective...

Ralstonia syzigii subsp. indonesiensis (Rsi) is a causal pathogen of Phylotype IV within the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex, commonly found in chili plants. This pathogenic bacterium uses a quorum sensing (QS) mechanism that relies on N-acyl homoserine...

Banana bunchy top disease has become increasingly important in South Sumatra. The disease, caused by Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), leads to severe losses as infected plants fail to produce fruit. The virus is transmitted in a persistent manner by banana aphid, Pentalonia...

The most economically important invasive thrips species, known for causing serious damage to various crops through feeding and virus transmission, was recorded in the cut flower production center of West Java Province, Indonesia. Thrips specimens were collected from chrysanthemum plastic...

Papaya fruit production in Bali has decreased over the last three years (2020-2022). One of the contributing factors is infection by Colletotrichum spp., which causes anthracnose. Anthracnose is an airborne disease that infects various plant commodities including papaya. The use of...

Downy mildew, caused by Peronosclerospora spp., is one of the major problems in maize cultivation. Several studies have reported the development of resistance in Peronosclerospora spp. to metalaxyl, which had previously been an effective control method for the disease. Other...

Fungal contamination in stored corn grain not only reduces grain quality but alsoposes risks to animal and human health due to mycotoxin production. This study highlights the importance of early detection and identification of fungal pathogens in corn as a key aspect of plant protection and...

This study investigated the efficacy of organic amendments, specifically vermicompost (V) and fermented cow manure (C), at application rates of 625 and 1250 kg/dunam, in managing corn stalk rot disease caused by Fusarium incarnatum. Maize (Zea mays L.) is a globally vital...

Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) remains a major constraint to cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production in Cameroon. This study aimed to generate updated epidemiological data on CMD across the country. Surveys were conducted in 342 fields across the ten administrative regions of...