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The Use of Beauveria bassiana as Biological Control against the Pepper Aphid Insect Pest Myzus persicae Sulz Semuel Harpandi; Jantje Ngangi; Helen Joan Lawalata; Sukmarayu Pieter Gedoan; Utari Satiman; Yermia Semuel Mokosuli
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025: Pages 1-66
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2025.v09.i01.p02

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This research is motivated by chilies, which are one of the plant products that become raw materials for daily needs and are therefore classified as a secondary food source. Insect pests are a factor affecting chilli productivity, use of fungi as biological controllers, to determine the use of the fungus Beauveria bassiana as a biological control against the insect pest of chilli aphids Myzus persicae Sulz, the research method used in this study is an experimental method using the complete randomized design (CRD) method with five treatments and three replications, where each plot has five samples, the treatment doses were Control, P1 (6 g/500 ml), P2 (7 g/500 ml), P3 (8 g/500 ml), P4 (9 g/500 ml) and Lethal Dose 50, the results of this study showed that the application of B. bassiana had a significant effect on the mortality of M. persicae Sulz with the mortality obtained was 0.75% of the total number of samples 120 outside the control treatment, so the higher the dose, the higher the mortality, the LD50 result was 6.025 g/ml, showing that the toxicity of B. bassiana falls into the category of mild toxins. Therefore, we can conclude that the fungus B. bassiana serves as an effective biological control agent against the insect pest M. persicae Sulz.
Analysis of Weed Diversity, Density and Dominance on Rice Plants in Minahasa, South Minahasa, North Minahasa, and Tomohon Regency Tirza Selfin Korneles; Orbanus Naharia; Utari Satiman; Marthy Lingkan Stella Taulu; Sukmarayu Pieter Gedoan
Advances in Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): February 2025: Pages 1-66
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Udayana University (LP2M Universitas Udayana)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/ATBES.2025.v09.i01.p04

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This study investigates the diversity of weeds in rice plants across Minahasa, South Minahasa, North Minahasa, and Tomohon regency, focusing on the environmental factors influencing the distribution and density of weeds. The research highlights that the diversity of weeds is significantly influenced by environmental factors such as rainfall, soil type, and water management practices applied by farmers. Species such as Marsilea crenata and Panicum disticum dominate areas with poor drainage, while Ludwigia hexandra and Fimbristylis litoralis thrive in fields with better drainage. Observations of weed density at 21 and 42 days after planting revealed that the competition between paddy and weeds changes as the paddy plants mature, with the initial dominance of weeds decreasing as the paddy plants grow stronger. The findings provide valuable insights into weed dynamics and the significant role environmental conditions play in determining their distribution. These results offer guidance for developing more effective and environmentally sustainable weed management strategies. Recommendations include selective herbicide use, mechanical soil cultivation, crop rotation, and improved water management. The study also suggests that further research is needed to assess the impact of climate change on weed diversity and the long-term effectiveness of weed management practices.