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Metagenomic Bioprospecting for Lignocellulosic Enzymes from Bacterial Communities of Humus Obtained from Natural and Man-Made Forests in Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Mantiri, Feky Recky; Kairupan, Carla Felly; Sudewi, Sri; Mantiri, Vic Axel Daniel
Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Publisher : Green Engineering Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jaast.v9i2.421

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Lignocellulosic biomass degradation is crucial for various industrial applications. Traditional enzyme discovery methods, limited by culturing constraints, fail to capture the vast enzymatic potential of uncultured microorganisms. Metagenomic bioprospecting provides a culture-independent avenue to explore this untapped genetic diversity. This research characterizes the microbial communities and their functional capabilities in a natural forest (Mahawu Mountain Forest, MMF) and a man-made forest (Tomohon City Forest, TCF) located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, aiming to assess the influence of forest type on microbial ecological dynamics and lignocellulose degradation mechanisms. Comparative soil analysis revealed MMF had slightly alkaline pH (7.1), cooler temperature (21°C), and dark grayish-brown Andosol, while TCF exhibited a neutral pH (6.9), warmer temperature (23°C), and brown Andosol. High-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that TCF harbors greater bacterial richness (125 vs. 91 observed OTUs) and diversity (Shannon index 4.44 vs. 4.11), likely influenced by anthropogenic activities. Taxonomic profiling showed that Proteobacteria dominate both sites (MMF: 42.37%; TCF: 56.08%), with Actinobacteria significantly more abundant in MMF (34.08% vs. 5.84%). Functional prediction via PICRUSt analysis highlighted TCF’s enrichment in stress-responsive genes and ABC transporters, whereas MMF exhibited elevated lipid metabolism and specialized lignin-degradation pathways (e.g., 3-hydroxyphenylacetate degradation). These findings suggest that TCF's heterogeneous environment supports microbial versatility, while MMF's stable conditions promote specialization in decomposition. Both forests represent promising reservoirs for lignocellulolytic enzyme discovery, with implications for sustainable biotechnological applications. This study underscores the importance of forest management in shaping soil microbial communities and highlights the value of preserving natural ecosystems for future bioresource exploration.
Antagonist Activity of Gliocladium sp. Against Fusarium Wilt Fungi in Chili Plant (Capsicum frutescens L.) Pijoh, Cheryl; Mantiri, Feky Recky; Nio, Song Ai
JURNAL BIOS LOGOS Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): JURNAL BIOS LOGOS
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35799/jbl.v15i2.62910

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Fusarium sp. is a pathogen that causes wilt disease in chili plant (Capsicum frutescens L.), which has a significant impact on crop production. One of the environmentally friendly control strategy is the use of biological agents, such as Gliocladium sp. This study aimed to evaluate the antagonistic ability of Gliocladium sp. to inhibit the growth of Fusarium sp. in vitro. The experiment was conducted using the dual culture method on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) medium. Fusarium sp. isolates were obtained from the culture collection of BPPMTPH Kalasey. Observations were carried out of seven days to assess colony growth and calculate the percentage of inhibition. Gliocladium sp. demonstrated the ability to inhibit Fusarium sp. growth, with a maximum inhibition percentage of 51.52% on the seventh day. Gliocladium sp. exhibited rapid growth and dominated the medium, covering the pathogen colony entirely, although no clear inhibition zone was formed. The antagonistic mechanism is presumed to involve competition for space and nutrients, and parasitism. The mechanism of competition was demonstrated by the ability of Gliocladium sp. to grow more rapidly and dominate the PDA medium compared to Fusarium sp. in the dual culture treatment. Parasitism was identified through the coiling of Fusarium sp. hyphae by Gliocladium sp. hyphae, accompanied by morphological abnormalities observed in Fusarium sp. These findings indicate that Gliocladium sp. has potential to be developed as a biological control agent against Fusarium wilt desease in chili plants.
Integrative In Silico Discovery of Ficus minahassae Fruit-Derived Compounds as Selective Inhibitors of EGFR L858R in Lung Cancer Therapy Worotikan, Rendy Victor; Mantiri, Feky Recky; Tallei, Trina Ekawati
JURNAL BIOS LOGOS Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): JURNAL BIOS LOGOS
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35799/18d8zq07

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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) mutations, particularly L858R, driving the progression and drug resistance of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ficus minahassae (Langusei), an endemic species of North Sulawesi, contains diverse bioactive metabolites whose anticancer potential has not been explored. This study evaluated the potential of Langusei fruit metabolites as EGFR L858R inhibitors through an integrative in silico approach. Metabolites were identified via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC–HRMS). Target prediction was conducted using SwissTargetPrediction (probability > 0.5) and the Similarity Ensemble Approach (SEA) (MaxTC > 0.5), while NSCLC-related targets were retrieved from OMIM, GeneCards, Genpia2, DisGeNET, and cBioPortal. Network pharmacology and CytoHubba topology analyses were used to identify hub proteins, followed by ADMET profiling and molecular docking to assess binding affinity toward EGFR wild type and L858R mutant. A total of 170 metabolites were identified, dominated by fatty acyls, prenol lipids, and steroid derivatives. Integration of target prediction and disease databases revealed 355 overlapping proteins, among which seven hub proteins, including EGFR, STAT3, EP300, HSP90AA1, JUN, HIF1A, and ESR1, were identified as key regulators of oncogenic pathways. Molecular docking demonstrated that (Z)-1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3-methoxy-3-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one exhibited strong binding affinities to both EGFR wild type and L858R mutant and possessed a favorable ADMET profile comparable to Gefitinib and Osimertinib. These findings highlight Langusei fruit as a promising natural source of safe, multi-target EGFR inhibitors with potential therapeutic relevance for NSCLC. Further in vitro and in vivo validation is warranted to confirm efficacy and selectivity.
Isolation and Identification of Bacterial Isolate Associated with the Plastisphere from Plastic Waste at the Sumompo Landfill, Manado, Indonesia Halawa, Erminda; Mantiri, Feky Recky; Tallei, Trina Ekawati
JURNAL BIOS LOGOS Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): JURNAL BIOS LOGOS
Publisher : Universitas Sam Ratulangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35799/ss253v85

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Plastic waste accumulation has become a major environmental concern, particularly in landfill ecosystems where plastic surfaces serve as habitats for microbial communities known as the plastisphere. This study aimed to isolate and identify bacterial isolate associated with the plastisphere associated with plastic waste collected from the Sumompo Landfill, Manado City, Indonesia. Plastic bag (SPK) and plastic bottle (SPB) samples were processed using serial dilution and spread plate techniques on Nutrient Agar (NA), followed by bacterial purification and molecular identification based on 16S rRNA gene analysis. A pure bacterial isolate was successfully obtained only from the plastic bag sample, whereas the plastic bottle sample failed to yield a representative isolate due to contamination. PCR amplification produced a 16S rRNA gene fragment of approximately 1400–1500 bp. After sequence trimming, a 989 bp sequence showed 99.72% similarity to Bacillus cereus strain ATCC 14579 using BLAST analysis. Phylogenetic analysis with the Neighbor-Joining method confirmed its placement within the Bacillus cereus clade with 100% bootstrap support. These findings identify Bacillus cereus as a member of the plastisphere bacterium in the Sumompo Landfill and provide baseline data for future investigations of landfill plastisphere microbial diversity.