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Effect of lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle) and kaffir lime leaves (Citrus hystrix DC.) powders on the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Anggriani, Binti Nur; Rosmana, Ade; Mario, M. Bayu; Syahrani, Wardani; Gassa, Ahdin
Wallacea Plant Protection Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Department of Plant Pest and Diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64128/wppj.v1i2.48521

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One of the secondary pests of stored rice is Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Damage caused by this insect includes fungal contamination and the release of benzoquinone-containing secretions, which may pose health risks to humans. Postharvest pest control commonly relies on synthetic fumigant insecticides, yet their use is associated with environmental and health concerns. Plant-derived fumigants offer a more eco-friendly alternative. This study aimed to evaluate the fumigant effects of plant powders from lime (Citrus × aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle) and kaffir lime leaves (Citrus hystrix DC.) on the mortality of T. castaneum adult. The experiment employed a untreated, lime leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and a combination of lime + kaffir lime leaves with five replications. Adult mortality was recorded from 3 to 30 days after treatment. Results indicated that by the final observation on day 30, treatment effects were most distinct. Lime leaves (25.67%) and kaffir lime leaves (27.44%) produced significantly higher mortality than both the untreated and the combined treatment (F₃,₁₉ = 0.83, P < 0.05). The combined treatment resulted in only 17.67% mortality, indicating no synergistic effect between the two leaves powders. Mortality in the untreated group remained below 14% throughout the experiment. Lime and kaffir lime leaves, when used individually, exhibit promising fumigant activity against T. castaneum and may serve as potential botanical alternatives for postharvest pest management.
Analisis Finansial Penerapan Pengendalian OPT Ramah Lingkungan Pada Usahatani Jagung Akbar, Nurfadillah; Salam, Muslim; Rosmana, Ade
Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Publisher : Syntax Corporation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36418/syntax-literate.v11i2.13249

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Tanaman Jagung merupakan salah satu komoditi yang diperhitungkan dan merupakan tanama pangan penting dunia. Kebutuhan jagung akan terus meningkat dari tahun ke tahun sejalan dengan peningkatan dan kemajuan industri, sehingga upaya peningkatan produksi akan terus dilakukan baik melalui program maupun upaya pengendalian untuk meminimalisir kehilangan hasil panen. Salah satu upaya pengendalian yang banyak dilakukan di antaranya pengendalian OPT. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat pendapatan petani dengan adanya pengendalian OPT ramah lingkungan pada komoditas jagung. Penelitian dilaksanakan mulai Januari sampai Maret 2023 di Kecamatan Bengo, Kabupaten Bone, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan, dengan responden sebanyak 50 orang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah Analisis Pendapatan Usahatani, Partial Budget Analysis, dan Benefit-Cost Ratio, sebelum dan setelah penerapan pengendalian OPT ramah lingkungan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pengendalian OPT ramah lingkungan mampu meningkatkan produksi, pendapatan usahatani, nilai tambah, dan nilai B/C, masing-masing sebesar 999kg/ha, Rp18,506445/ha, Rp 6,794,000/ha, dan 3,13. Semua nilai ini lebih besar setelah penerapan pengendalian OPT ramah lingkungan. Oleh karena itu, dalam upaya peningkatan pendapatan petani jagung di lokasi penelitian petani disarankan menerapkan pengendalian OPT ramah lingkungan dalam kegiatan usahatani jagung mereka.