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Genetic Variability of Echinochloa crus-galli Ecotypes from West Java, Indonesia, by RAPD Analysis Pasaribu, Pesta Maria Hotnauli; Rizqullah, Ramadaniarto; Ardie, Sintho Wahyuning; Guntoro, Dwi
Journal of Tropical Crop Science Vol. 12 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Publisher : Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jtcs.12.01.18-24

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Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyardgrass: Poaceae), is one of the most detrimental weeds in rice fields globally. As one of the leading rice producers in Indonesia, controlling barnyard grass in rice fields in West Java province is of great importance. Information on the genetic variability of barnyard grass is necessary to determine proper weed control. A molecular marker is considered the most accurate tool in determining genetic variability as its profile is unaffected by the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic variability of barnyard grass collected from seven sub-districts in West Java province, Indonesia, using RAPD markers. Genomic DNA of barnyard grass ecotypes from “Bayusari”, “Majalaya”, “Klari”, “Cugenang”, “Cianjur”, “Ciomas”, and “Ciampea” sub-districts were analyzed using eight RAPD primers and resulted in a total of 87 reproducible amplicons. Of these amplicons, 59 were polymorphic, and 28 were monomorphic, with a polymorphism percentage ranging from 37.5-92.8%. Polymorphism information content (PIC) values ranged from 0.21 to 0.41, indicating the used RAPD markers are highly informative. All seven ecotypes were divided into three distinct groups with a coefficient level of 0.77 in a dendrogram constructed following the UPGMA clustering method. Group 1 consisted only of the “Bayusari” ecotype. Group 2 consisted of “Majalaya”, “Klari”, and “Cugenang” ecotypes, while Group 3 consisted of “Cianjur”, “Ciomas”, and “Ciampea” ecotypes. This research indicated remote dispersal of E. crus-galli, since ecotypes from distant locations were found to be closely related
Characterization of Lignin Biosynthesis Encoding Gene, SiCOMT, from Nine Indonesian Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.) Genotypes Rizqullah, Ramadaniarto; Saenal, Nirwanti; Pahlevi, M Reza; Suwarno, Willy Bayuardi; Tsugama, Daisuke; Ardie, Sintho Wahyuning
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 33 No. 3 (2026): May 2026
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.33.3.575-583

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Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) is an essential enzyme that catalyzes the biosynthesis of lignin monomer units. Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) possesses three COMT-encoding genes. However, only SiCOMT1 and SiCOMT2 are considered expressed. This study investigates the characteristics of the two COMT-encoding genes across nine Indonesian foxtail millet genotypes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that SiCOMT1 is closely related to N-methyltransferase genes, which are not involved in the lignin biosynthesis pathway. Meanwhile, SiCOMT2 is closely related to O-methyltransferase genes involved in lignin biosynthesis. SiCOMT2 from nine Indonesian foxtail millet genotypes exhibits 15 synonymous and three non-synonymous SNPs. SiCOMT2 amino acid showed Ala67Thr and Pro72Ala variations within the methyltransferase dimerization domain, and Glu146Asp within the O-methyltransferase domain. Among these, the Pro72Ala substitution is predicted to reduce the structural stability of the encoded protein. These findings suggest that SiCOMT2 may serve as a promising target for future genetic research and crop improvement strategies aimed at enhancing biomass quality by modifying lignin content and composition.