This study evaluated nano-insecticides formulated from essential oils of mint (Mentha piperita), lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), basil (Ocimum basilicum), and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) for controlling Sitophilus oryzae, a major pest of stored...

Spodoptera frugiperda, commonly known as the Fall Armyworm (FAW), is an invasive pest originating from the Americas that poses a serious threat to maize production in Bali, with potential crop losses reaching up to 50%. To monitor its genetic distribution, this study employed...

The use of entomopathogen (insect pathogen) is one of the effective strategies for managing insect pests. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus Fusarium keratoplasticum against Spodoptera litura larvae under laboratory conditions and to...

Developing an effective biocontrol consortium requires comprehensive assessment to ensure that the selected microbial combinations can provide both strong disease suppression and plant growth-promoting effects. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of four biocontrol consortia composed...

Neoscytalidium dimidiatum is an airborne pathogen that causes stem canker disease, characterized by small brown spots surrounded by a yellow halo on the plant stem. These spots expand and darken from brown to dark brown and eventually black. In addition to attacking the plant stem,...

Spodoptera frugiperda is a highly polyphagous pest capable of causing up to 100% yield loss in maize. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of endophytic Beauveria bassiana applied through root drench, seed treatment, and foliar spray on the severity of larval feeding...

Bactrocera musae is one of the most damaging fruit fly species affecting tropical fruit crops, particularly bananas. In Indonesia, this species is classified as an A2 Quarantine Plant Pest due to its economic impact and potential to spread into key production and export regions....

Chili pepper is an important agricultural crop but is highly vulnerable to viral diseases, including Pepper yellow leaf curl Indonesia virus (PepYLCIV). This study investigated the biochemical response of chili plants to PepYLCIV infection by examining changes in antioxidant enzyme...

Spodoptera frugiperda is a major pest that attacks food and horticultural crops. The development of botanical pesticides in nanoemulsion form is one strategy to manage this pest. This research aimed to analyse the properties and effectiveness of nanoemulsions formulated using phase...

Coptotermes curvignathus is a termite pest that attacks buildings, plantations, and forests. Controlling this pest requires environmentally friendly natural materials. The bintaro plant (Cerbera odollam) are known in Indonesia as natural insecticides and traditional medicines...

The Asiatic citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is the primary vector of the destructive citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB), posing a significant threat to citrus production in Indonesia. Systematic surveys of D. citri are essential for identifying areas at high risk of HLB...

The curative potential of an organic fungicide against Ganoderma boninense was previously assessed in vitro and yielded promising results. This organic fungicide was formulated using a combination of organosulfur compounds and polyphenols (OSC-P) as active ingredients. This...

Understanding the ovipositional preferences of insect pests is essential for developing effective management strategies in agricultural systems. Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) is a highly destructive tephritid fruit fly that infests fruits at various maturity stages, causing...

Soil samples from the rhizosphere of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) trees were collected from orchards in Basrah Province, southern Iraq, a major region for date palm cultivation. This study aimed to isolate and identify plant-parasitic nematodes associated with date palms....

Sarocladium oryzae and Fusarium spp. are the causal agents of sheath rot, a re-emerging rice disease that has recently gained importance in Indonesia and can cause yield losses of up to 85%. Both pathogens are seedborne, making their accurate identification and management...

Papaya ringspot virus watermelon strain (PRSV-W) is a member of the genus Potyvirus that infects Cucurbitaceae crops. The first occurrence of PRSV-W in Indonesia was reported in Bali in 2022. However, information regarding yield loss caused by PRSV-W infection in melon has...

The sweet potato weevil (Cylas formicarius) is a major pest of sweet potato crops, particularly in tropical regions. The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae is a promising biological control agent; however, its application is often constrained by reduced viability...

Nanobas is a nanosuspension derived from Bacillus sp. isolated from the rhizosphere of shallots, formulated as a biopesticide to mitigate the predominant diseases afflicting shallots. A significant pathogen of shallots is the bacterial leaf blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis,...

Strawberries are a popular fruit crop with promising cultivation prospects in Indonesia. However, their production is constrained by various pathogens, including plant-parasitic nematodes. This study aimed to characterize the nematode Scutellonema brachyurum infecting strawberry...

Accurate identification of pest species is fundamental to the development of effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. This study presents the first molecular identification of the dominant fruit fly species infesting chili (Capsicum annuum L.) in West Sumatra, Indonesia,...

Dependence on synthetic insecticides for controlling Spodoptera frugiperda has led to various adverse effects, including pest resistance, mortality of non-target organisms, and environmental pollution. These concerns necessitate the development of alternative control strategies, such...

Spodoptera frugiperda is a major pest of maize, capable of causing damage throughout all crop growth stages. This study evaluated the use of sex pheromone traps to monitor adult male populations of S. frugiperda, characterize population dynamics during maize growth, and...