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Comparative wood anatomy of Rubroshorea leprosula across multiple populations in Sumatra Island, Indonesia AINUN FADILAH; FIFI GUS DWIYANTI; TRIADIATI TRIADIATI; AGUS HIKMAT; LINA KARLINASARI; ISKANDAR ZULKARNAEN SIREGAR
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d270204

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Abstract. Fadilah A, Dwiyanti FG, Triadiati, Hikmat A, Karlinasari L, Siregar IZ. 2026. Comparative wood anatomy of Rubroshorea leprosula across multiple populations in Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 27 (2): d270204. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d270204. Red meranti wood (Rubroshorea leprosula) is classified in strength classes II-IV and durability classes III-IV, making it suitable for light and heavy construction due to its high wood quality. This has led to widespread exploitation, illegal logging, and illicit trade, particularly from natural forests. Current conservation strategies lack adequate scientific support, particularly in species and origin identification, which are crucial for wood tracking. Wood anatomy is a simple, rapid, and reliable method for identifying wood species. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the wood anatomy of R. leprosula by examining visual, macroscopic, and microscopic structures to identify key characteristics that differentiate between populations. Visual characteristics were assessed based on wood color, pattern, texture, gloss, and grain orientation. Macroscopic observations were made of growth rings, vessels, intercellular canals, axial parenchyma, and ray parenchyma. Microscopic analysis was performed using a light microscope to observe cellular structures qualitatively and quantitatively. Samples were collected from five populations in Sumatra, Indonesia. Fifty wood samples (ten per population) were analyzed. Data were statistically analyzed using One-Way ANOVA and post-hoc tests to identify significant differences between populations. The results showed that evaluation of the microscopic structure successfully identified key characteristics, particularly variations in vessel diameter, that consistently differentiated among populations, with significant differences (p-value = 0.00000545) ranging from 105.2-158.7µm, most notably between samples from Bukit Tigapuluh National Park and Harapan Rainforest (p-value<0.025). This anatomical variation, potentially related to hydraulic conductivity and ecological adaptation, indicates population differentiation. This study contributes to forest biology by linking anatomical traits to adaptive functions and traceability, which are essential for the sustainable management of tropical timber resources.
Vegetation structure and species composition of agarwood (Aquilaria spp.) habitats in natural and planted forests in Buru Island, Indonesia NINGSIE INDAHSUARY UAR; LINA KARLINASARI; ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR; SETYO PERTIWI
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity Vol. 26 No. 8 (2025)
Publisher : Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d260823

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Abstract. Uar NI, Karlinasari L, Siregar IZ, Pertiwi S. 2025. Vegetation structure and species composition of agarwood (Aquilaria spp.) habitats in natural and planted forests in Buru Island, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 26: 3927-3939. Aquilaria is a genus of agarwood-producing trees that grow almost throughout Indonesia. Buru Island is one of the areas with the presence of Aquilaria spp. species. Currently, information related to the structure and composition of tree species in the habitats of agarwood plants is still limited. This study aimed to describe the structure and composition of tree species in the natural habitat and cultivated area of agarwood plants in three locations in Buru Island, namely Airbuaya, Fena Leisela, and Batabual Sub-districts. Vegetation analysis was carried out by field surveys using a combination of line transect and square plot methods to document plant species and number of individuals at seedling, sapling, pole and tree levels. The results showed that the stand structure of vegetation community at the research location formed an inverted "J" curve. The species composition in the three locations for natural and cultivated habitats were composed by agarwood-producing plants and non-agarwood plants. The Diversity Index in the natural habitat was moderate to high, with a value of 1.08-3.35, while in the cultivated areas had a high Diversity Index, with a value of 2.08-3.57. Both natural and cultivated habitats had an even distribution of species. The species richness index at both natural and cultivated habitats was moderate to high, with a value of 3.60-7.54. The results of the study indicate that both natural forests and cultivated forests in Buru Island have high potential to support the growth of agarwood-producing trees, as evidenced by healthy stand structures and moderate to high diversity and species richness indices. Therefore, sustainable management strategies are necessary, including the conservation of natural forests, the development of agroforestry-based cultivation models, and the optimization of natural regeneration processes.
Penentuan Kerapatan Massa Tajuk Pohon Decurrent Berdasarkan Analisis Keragaan Fisik Siti Churotul Aini; Ulfa Adzkia; Agus Buono; Iskandar Zulkarnaen Siregar; Lina Karlinasari
Jurnal Ilmu Kehutanan Vol 20 No 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jik.v20i1.22134

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Self-weight calculation was identified as an essential step in tree structural analysis. In practice, this calculation included estimating stem weight based on wood density, while crown density was expressed as a percentage of crown area. However, previous research had not provided explicit methodologies for determining crown density as a function of crown mass and volume. Therefore, this research aimed to establish a proper method and corresponding conversion factors for translating area-based crown density estimates to those derived from crown weight and volume. A total of 15 healthy decurrent trees were selected to assess crown volume and density through physical attribute analysis. The new crown area density was calculated after pruning, where all pruned crown biomass was collected and weighed to determine crown mass. Mathematical analyses were developed to convert crown density values. The results showed that decurrent trees had a mean crown density of approximately 2.95 kg/m3, exceeding the value reported in reference research for excurrent trees (1.9 kg/m3). Since this research focused on tropical tree species, the results could serve as a reference for subsequent research on tropical tree structural characteristics.
Co-Authors Adisti Permatasari Putri Hartoyo Adrin, Adrin Adzkia, Ulfa Agus Buono Agus Hikmat Agus Kholik AINUN FADILAH Akhiruddin Maddu Alfira Ramadhani Putri Aminuyati Anas Miftah Fauzi Andi Sukendro Anita Firmanti ARIF RAMADHAN Arif Kurnia Wijayanto Arinana Arinana Aris Purwanto Asep Denih Ati Dwi Nurhayati Atmawi Darwis Atmawi DARWIS Augustin, Elfira Bagus MARTIANTO Baihaqi, Hans Budi Hadi Narendra BUDI HADI NARENDRA Cecep Kusmana Davinsy, Rynaldi DEBORAH PATRICIA LIZAR DECSA MEDIKA HERTANTO Decsa Medika Hertanto Dede Hermawan Dede J Sudrajat Dede J Sudrajat DEDE J. SUDRAJAT Deded Sarip Nawawi Deviro, Sonya Okta Dikhi Firmansyah Dina Kusumawardhani Diposani, Diva Putri Djiono Djiono Djoko Santoso Djoko Santoso DODI NANDIKA Dodi Nandika Dodi Nandika Dwi Premadha Lestari EFFENDI TRI BAHTIAR Effendi Tri Bahtiar Erizal Erizal Eti Rohaeti Evalina Herawati Fengky Satria Yoresta Fifi Gus Dwiyanti Fitta Setiajiati Fredisa, Yoga Gunawan Santosa Gustian Rama Putra Gustian Rama Putra Hans Baihaqi Hari Wijayanto Hariyadi, Hariyadi Hasanuddin Hasanuddin Hendra Kurniawan Heni Habibah I KETUT SUDIANA I Nyoman Jaya Wistara I Wayan Darmawan Ignasia Maria Sulastiningsih Ina RITA Irmanida Batubara ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR Iskandar Z Siregar Iskandar Z Siregar ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR ISKANDAR Z. SIREGAR ISKANDAR ZULKARNAEN SIREGAR Istie Rahayu Jeki, Jeki JUPITER I.M. ABAD KANVEL P. SINGH Leonard D D Liliefna Lestari, Dwi Premadha LUCIA DHIANTIKA WITASARI Lucia Dhiantika Witasari Lucia Dhiantika Witasari, Lucia Dhiantika Lusita WARDANI M. Farouq Iksan M. MIFTAH RAHMAN Machfud Machfud Madani, Hilmi Naufal mahdi mubarok Maryam Jamilah Mas'uddin Maya Rahmawati Maya Rahmawati, Maya Merry Sabed Merry Sabed Mohammad Muslich Muhammad F Ikhsan Muhammad Ridwan Murodif, Atfal Naresworo Nugroho NELLY ANNA Nelly Anna Nelly Anna Nelly Anna NINGSIE INDAHSUARY UAR NINGSIE INDAHSUARY UAR NUR AFNI OKTRI FIANA Nur Alam Nurul Asmarani Damayanti Rahardjo Nurwijayanti OLIVIA MARTHA FLORENCIA Putri, Lora Septrianda Regan Leonardus Kaswanto Reza Ro'isatul Umma Rifana, Haikal Zaky Rima Vera Ningsih Rita Rahmawati S.Pd. M Kes I Ketut Sudiana . Satriawan, Handi Setyo Pertiwi Sipora Petronela Telnoni Siti Badriyah Rushayati SITI CHUROTUL AINI Siti Churotul Aini So, Kristianto Wibison Sri Mulatsih Sri Wilarso Budi Sucahyo Sadiyo Sulistyono Sulistyono Sulistyono SUPRIYADI SUPRIYADI Supriyanto SUPRIYANTO SUPRIYANTO Surjono Surjokusumo Surjono Surjokusumo Surjono Surjokusumo Surjono Suryokusumo Suryokusumo, Surjono SYLVIA UTAMI TUNJUNG PRATIWI Tarcisius Rio Mardikanto Tedi Yunanto TR. Mardikanto TR. Mardikanto, TR. Triadiati Triadiati Trisna PRIADI Trisni Untari Dewi ULFA ADZKIA Ulfa Adzkia Ulfa Adzkia Ulfa Adzkia ULFA ADZKIA Ulfah Juniarti Siregar Widiatmaka Widiatmaka Widyanto, Adi Yanti Rachmayanti Yudi Chadirin Yusup Amin