<![CDATA[Rahma, F.A., Yulia, P.A., Hutasoit, A.E.P., Pelora, P., & Sari, S.V. (2025). Level of BBTV Attack on Ambon Bananas, Barangan Bananas and Rattan Bananas in South Sumatra. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembangg 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. x–y). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) is a virus that infects banana plants, causing stunted growth, upright and wrinkled leaves, and chlorosis, which ultimately reduces fruit production. This study aimed to determine the percentage distribution of BBTV disease attacks on Barangan, Ambon, and Rotan banana cultivars in several districts in South Sumatra Province. The purposive sampling method was used, with imaginary coordinate points as references to locate infected plants. Observed parameters included the number of infected banana clumps, affected stems, and the percentage of BBTV attack rates at each site. The study found that the highest BBTV infection rate occurred in the Ambon banana cultivar in Banyuasin and Prabumulih districts, reaching 66.7%, while the lowest rate was in Ogan Komering Ulu district at 5%. In contrast, no Ambon banana cultivars infected with BBTV were found in Ogan Ilir and Palembang districts. Additionally, the Rotan banana cultivar showed no signs of BBTV infection in any observed location. The Barangan banana cultivar, however, recorded a 78% infestation rate in Banyuasin Regency and 22% in Lahat Regency. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the Ambon banana cultivar in Banyuasin and Prabumulih had the highest BBTV infestation rates, while the Rotan banana cultivar in Lahat and Banyuasin had the lowest rates of infection in South Sumatra.]]>
