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Journal : Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology

Addressing Biodiversity and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia Bahareh Rafiei; Kioumarsi, Hamed; Amrulloh, Hanif; Hadis Ahmadnia; Marzieh Alidoust Pahmedani; Zeynab Kazemkhah Hasankiadeh
Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Borneo
Publisher : Prodi Biologi FMIPA Universitas Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52850/borneo.v3i2.19584

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Asia is marked by high biodiversity. At the same time, it suffers from serious multi-factor threats to such biodiversity. Forest ecosystems and their species are threatened due to large-scale land conversion to plantations of agriculture. Land conversion to grasslands due to livestock activities leads to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity. In addition, global warming is linked to the expansion of pest infestations, resulting in increased application of pesticides that negatively impacts biodiversity. Climate change also facilitates the dissemination of vector-borne disease, further endangering wildlife and human health. Besides, climate change has accelerated biodiversity loss in Asia through alteration of ecosystems, coral bleaching, and melting of Himalayan glaciers threatening freshwater ecosystems. Increased temperature and extreme weather conditions pose a great threat to species survival. Although the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do emphasize the need for biodiversity conservation, this has been outlined in Goal 15, Life on Land, and Goal 14, Life Below Water. In tackling these goals, Asia has a Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Global Biodiversity Framework; in core protection ecosystems ensure sustainable development. Much more could be done in reversing, if not definitely halting, this ongoing loss in this region. In conclusion, agriculture, livestock, and climate change pose immense challenges to the biodiversity of Asia, which acts as a barrier to achieving sustainable development goals. Such challenges require enhanced conservation efforts and the adoption of sustainable practices in different sectors.
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Trichogramma Wasps through Innovative Formulations Seyed Reza Fani; Amrulloh, Hanif; Golbanoo Azizpoor; Kioumarsi, Hamed
Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Borneo
Publisher : Prodi Biologi FMIPA Universitas Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52850/borneo.v3i2.19603

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The mass of Trichogramma wasp larvae, recognized as a vital agent for pest biocontrol in Iran, is produced primarily in the form of Trichocards. These bacteria are utilized for the biocontrol of key and significant pests, such as rice stem borers, corn stem borers, apple worms, and pomegranate fruit worms. However, the application of this formulation presents several drawbacks, including the difficulty of installing cards across fields and orchards, the destruction of larvae by predatory insects, and the sensitivity of larvae to dryness and high temperatures, which can impair the effectiveness of the method. Alternative formulations such as capsules, balls, and liquids have been introduced in various countries to address these application issues. These alternatives offer advantages such as increased durability of larvae under adverse conditions, increased lifespan and efficiency of wasps, reduced production costs, faster operational speed, and greater willingness among farmers and orchardists to adopt biological methods. Given that the method of supplying Trichogramma larvae has remained unchanged in its production stages over the past 30 years in Iran, a continuous dynamic growth trend in the application of Trichogramma wasps will undoubtedly require a reassessment of various supply stages and an improvement in the production process.
Factors Influencing the Attitudes of Rice Farmers in Langrod County towards Organic Agriculture Askari Bozayeh, Fatemeh; Nobakht Haghighi, Shahab; Amrulloh, Hanif; Kioumarsi, Hamed; Mohammadreza Mahdavian, Seyed
Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Borneo
Publisher : Prodi Biologi FMIPA Universitas Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52850/borneo.v3i1.16887

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This research seeks to answer these questions, what are the attitudes of rice farmers in the field of organic farming and what factors influence their attitudes. The statistical population consisted of 500 rice farmers from three mainly rice-growing villages of Langrod county, Gilan province, and the sample size was 211. To select this sample size, simple random sampling was used. The data was collected through a questionnaire. Its face validity was based on a survey of expert opinions. To determine the reliability of the measurement tool, face-to-face interviews were conducted with a sample of 30 people outside of the main sample, and the calculated Cronbach's alpha coefficients confirmed the research tool. Descriptive statistics, correlation tests, and factor analysis were used in SPSS 22 software to analyze the data. Deviation distance from the mean method was used to group the attitudes of rice farmers. The results showed that 18% of the respondents have a negative attitude towards organic agriculture, about 70% have a somewhat positive attitude, and about 12% have a completely positive attitude, and the attitude of the surveyed farmers is influenced by the factors of caring for nature and preserving the soil fertility, the quality and quantity of agricultural products, the value and importance of rural landscapes, traditionalism, the desire to preserve past customs and traditions, and the impact of personal experiences which account for 19.60, 11.44, 9.25, 9.06 and 8.98 percent of the explained variance, respectively.
Addressing Climate Change Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach Kioumarsi, Hamed; Amrulloh, Hanif; Sarsozo, Makario; Fatiqin, Awalul; Shariman Yahaya, Zary
Journal of Biotropical Research and Nature Technology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Borneo
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52850/borneo.v4i1.23071

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Climate change is a globally reached problem that crosses traditional disciplinary, spatial, and societal boundaries. Facing and adaptation to climate change effects require designing a holistic approach that integrates theoretical and methodological insights from a very wide range of disciplines. This essay articulates the reasoning and critical imperative of collaborative, multi-disciplinary involvement in climate change research and action. It identifies fields where interdisciplinary coalescence elevates the level of comprehension, drives innovative problem-solving, and achieves sustainable results. It covers topics such as Recognotion of Climate Change Complexity, Environmental Contributions, Socioeconomic and Policy Scopes, Partnership and Capacity Building, as well as Challenges and Future Directions. The argument demonstrates how holistic approaches improve the precision of our decisions and strengthens global collaborations essential to realizing world sustainability goals.
Co-Authors Abrori, M. Sayyidul Afifah, Nida Rafa Afriyani, Hapin Agus Setiawan Ahmad Zarnuji Ahmad Zarnuji Ahmad Zarnuji Ahmad Zarnuji, Ahmad Aini, Intan Nur Ali Khakpour Aliya Nabila Sari Aluko, Olukemi Anggit Fitria Ani Mardiantari Annissa, Annissa Anwar, Muhammad Saidun Ari Rohmawati Arif Cahyo Imawan Askari Bozayeh, Fatemeh Aziz, Ikhwan Azizah, Isnaini Nur Bahareh Rafiei Banon Ferdiana Choirudin, Choirudin Dedi . Dedi Setiawan Dedi Setiawan Dedi Setiawan Desta Sari Dian Herasari, Dian Dwi Setia Ningsih Eka Fitria Ningsih Eka Prasetiawati, Eka Ervan Yudha Eti Nurwening Sholikhah Fadilah, Lutfi Faranida, Qori Hikmah Faris Hermawan Fatiqin, Awalul Fauzan . Fauziah, Hani Matul Febriani, Anisa Bela Finny Ligery Golbanoo Azizpoor Habib Shulton Asnawi Hadis Ahmadnia Hamed Kioumarsi Hamed Kioumarsi Hapin Afriyani Haris Santoso Harno Dwi Pranowo Hayani, Aida Hernisawati, Hernisawati Indriani, Marcella Isnaini Nur Azizah Isnaini Nur Azizah Isnaini Nur Azizah Jaenullah Jaenullah Jaenullah Jarnuzi, Ahmad Jumina Jumina Khulus, Al Afidatul Kiki Abelia Kioumarsi, Hamed Krisfian Tata Aneka Priyangga Kurniawan, Yehezkiel Steven Langit Cahya Adi Lestari, Restu Lutviana, Ani M. Sayyidul Abrori Mahmoud Kordi Marzieh Alidoust Pahmedani Masrurotul Mahmudah Masrurotul Mahmudah, Masrurotul Mega Suaedah Prastika Mispani Mispani Mitra Arman Mohammadreza Mahdavian, Seyed Mostafa Alinaghizadeh Muafifah, Sri Muhammad Nur Amin Muhammad Yusuf Negar Ahmadi Shadmehri Nela Fatmasari Ningsih, Dwi Setia Nobakht Haghighi, Shahab NUR AINI Nur Alfi Khotamin nur khotimah Nur Laili Nur Laili Nurul Aisyah Nurul Aisyah Nurul Khotimah Okta Nur Azizah Ramadani, Arip Ridho Nahrowi Rikha Bramawanto Rizki Asrarul Mufidah Rizky Hidayatullah Rudy T M Situmeang Saeid Tamadoni Jahromi Sarsozo, Makario Seyed Reza Fani Shariman Yahaya, Zary Situmeang, Rudy T M Sophia Lasma Sagala Sri Wahyuni Suhono Suhono, Suhono Tantiana Indriani Theledi, Karim Umi Habibah Wahyudi Wahyudi Wasinton Simanjuntak Wasinton Simanjuntak Wasinton Simanjutak Yulinarsih, Yulinarsih Zeynab Kazemkhah Hasankiadeh