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Epidemiology of banana bunchy top disease in South Sumatra, Indonesia Arsi, Arsi; Suparman, Suparman; Pujiastuti, Yulia; Irsan, Chandra
Jurnal Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Tropika Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): SEPTEMBER, JURNAL HAMA DAN PENYAKIT TUMBUHAN TROPIKA: JOURNAL OF TROPICAL PLAN
Publisher : Universitas Lampung

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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 nigronervosa. Both nymphs and adults of the aphid can transmit the virus, with adults being more efficient vectors than nymphs. The threat of the disease in the province has been escalating, as indicated by the significant rise in the number of infected banana plants in the recent years. However, no epidemiological study had been conducted prior to this research. This study aimed to identify and evaluate the contributing factors to the epidemic of banana bunchy top disease in South Sumatra. A survey was conducted to assess the banana cropping system and all aspects contributing to the disease’s epidemiology in the province. Thirteen regencies were surveyed using a purposive sampling method, covering 11 regencies and 3 cities selected based on the accessibility of banana plantations by transportation routes. In each site, banana plants within an imaginary 50-meter diameter circle centered on an infected plant were sampled. The result showed that the BBTV epidemic was influenced by several factors: (1) banana genome, with diploid AA and triploid AAA cultivars being more resistant than those containing the B genome; (2) cropping system, with higher disease prevalence in mixed-cropping systems than in monoculture; (3) botanical environment, where the presence of alternative hosts of P. nigronervosa correlated with higher disease incidence; (4) farmer behavior, with lack of concern or action against the disease contributing to its spread; and (5) transportation access, with higher incidence observed in areas closer to roads.
Pollinator Insect Found in Coconut Tree in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera Anggraini, Erise; Ellisa Riyanti, Tia; Irsan, Chandra; Hamidson, Harman; Sefrilla, Marlin; Kurnianingsih, Astuti; Hong Lau, Wei; Tiran Gunasena, Mahesh
Andalasian International Journal of Entomology Vol. 1 No. 01 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Andalas

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Insect pollinators are insects that play an important role in maintaining the existence of a plant species through pollination and maintaining the genetic diversity of plants in the population maintaining the existence of a plant species through pollination and maintaining the genetic diversity of plants in the population. Pollinator insects generally come from the Hymenoptera order. The purpose of this study was to determine the types of pollinator insect species that dominate coconut plantations in the Banyuasin area of South Sumatra. Data were collected by field observation using the plant survey method. The survey was conducted through direct observation of coconut plants owned by coconut farmers in the Banyuasin area. Observations were made on coconut plants by observing pollinator insect species that associate with flowers on coconut plants. Insect pollinator species found in coconut plantations in the Banyuasin area include Vespa affilish, Apis mellifera, and Apis dorsata. The most dominant type of pollinator insect found in coconut plantations in the Banyuasin area is Apis dorsata with 201 individuals. So, the results show that the abundance of individuals is high but has a low diversity index.
KEANEKARAGAMAN ARTHROPODA PADA TANAMAN CABAI MERAH DI BAWAH NAUNGAN TANAMAN AREN DI SUMATERA SELATAN Herlin, Weri; Irsan, Chandra; Oktaviani, Oktaviani; Pujiastuti, Yulia; Saputra, Muhamad Ridho
Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia Vol 27 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : BPFP Universitas Bengkulu

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[ARTHROPOD DIVERSITY IN RED CHILI CULTIVATION UNDER SUGAR PALM SHADE IN SOUTH SUMATRA]. Arthropods are essential components of terrestrial ecosystems, functioning as pollinators, decomposers, herbivores, and natural enemies, and their presence reflects the health of agricultural landscapes. The red chili agroforestry system under sugar palm shading in South Sumatra creates a favorable habitat for arthropod communities through the interaction of canopy cover, microclimate conditions, and plant diversity. This study aimed to analyze the structure, diversity, and ecological roles of arthropod communities associated with chili plants withinthis system. Sampling was conducted systematically across several plots, and collected specimens were identified and analyzed using the Shannon–Wiener diversity index, evenness, and dominance metrics. The results showed that the arthropod community consisted of various orders, with predators forming the dominant guild, followed by pollinators, herbivores, and decomposers. The balanced distribution of individuals among trophic groups indicates a stable community structure, while fluctuations in population density were associated with plant growth stages and seasonal variation. The agroforestry environment of chili plants shaded by sugar palms supports a functionally diverse arthropod community that contributes to maintaining biodiversity and enhancing natural pest regulation. Arthropods in shaded cultivation also experience a more stable microhabitat than those in open fields, allowing for stronger interspecific interactions, including predator–prey dynamics that aid in natural pest suppression. Sustained diversity suggests that agroforestry systems reduce environmental stress on arthropod populations, helping communities function effectively. Therefore, the findings of this study provide an important scientific foundation for developing sustainable agroforestry management strategies that improve ecosystem services and support resilient agricultural production. Full txt pdf