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BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Scientific Magazine
ISSN : 28100271     EISSN : -     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56060/bdv.xxxxx
BIODIVERS is a bio-science general audience journal launched in December 2021 by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP). As a scientific publication, it is designed to increase awareness and literacy on issues related to saving Tropical Biodiversity from the “Mountain to the Ocean” (MOTO). This magazine is also a medium for publication and promotion of research results, capacity building for SEAMEO BIOTROP researchers, scientists and other writers, nationally and internationally. BIODIVERS is a bi-annual publication with International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) and is published every January and July. The scope of BIODIVERS includes the following (1) Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation, (2) Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, Bioenergy, Biotechnology, Food Security, and (3) Ecosystem Resilience in the face of global climate change.
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Freshwater Mangrove: A Novel Urban Ecosystem for an Enhanced Ecosystem Services in Cities Arlene L. Gonzales; Takuji W. Tsusaka; Oleg Shipin
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2094

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This R and D on ecological engineering using freshwater mangrove addresses a problem of urban wastewater and, at the same time, water pollution and its health concerns, climate change mitigation, as well as typically low aesthetic appearance of cities. The ecotechnology turns the problem of wastewater flowing into lake from adjacent restaurants into solution for many urban challenges including use of nutrient rich water as a fertilizer for mangrove trees in a Novel Urban Ecosystem (NUE).
Phytoremediation of Lead, Arsenic and Chromium Polluted Soil Using Opuntia spp. (Dilang-Baka) Paolo Angelo Pitagan; Klavejn Melendres; Annie Abonita; Kimberly Joy Escaño-Alcaraz
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2095

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Phytoremediation capabilities of Opuntia spp. were tested on heavy metal polluted soil collected in a metallurgical factory in Carmona Cavite. Initial soil testing shows traces of Arsenic: 8.48 mg/Kg, Chromium: 116 mg/Kg, and Lead: 79 mg/Kg. pH and moisture are neutral and dry. Opuntia was compared to A. vera, within two months. Final results show both can decrease concentrations of Arsenic and Lead but Chromium from Opuntia have increased concentration might be due to the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III).
What a Rich BIOTROP: Development Database Framework of Biodiversity Heritage Collections Harry Imantho; Saeful Bachri; Ina Retnowati; Sri Sudarmiyati Tjitrosoedirdjo; Soekisman Tjitrosemito; Sri Widayanti; Risa Rosita; Irawan Irawan; Supriyanto Supriyanto; Iman Hidayat
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2096

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The need for biodiversity science with the availability and interoperability of data on the internet reinforces each other. This is driven by the increasing literacy of the world community regarding the impact of loss of biodiversity on the sustainability of human life. High-quality biodiversity data is needed to demonstrate that spatio-temporal loss of biodiversity has led to a reduction in quality of life. This facts have underpinned SEAMEO BIOTROP to increase the visibility of managed biodiversity collection data. SEAMEO BIOTROP maintains thousands of valuable herbarium collections of weeds, trees and invasive plants; fungi, insects and pests for research and testing purposes. These historic and valuable collections of biodiversity need to be preserved and better managed in digital format so that the information is available to botanists and the general public around the world. A study regarding the development of an integrated biodiversity collection database framework has been carried out by SEAMEO BIOTROP. This study aims to formulate and develop an initial framework for the BIOTROP biodiversity database that is relevant to national, regional and global needs. This study succeeded in developing an integrated database framework that brings together all digital data from the SEAMEO BIOTROP biodiversity collection into a database management system. This database management system also adopts Darwin Core metadata to ensure easy exchange and sharing of data with existing biodiversity data management systems in the world.
Explant Sterilization of Sandalwood (Santalum album) and Teak (Tectona grandis) Micropropagation with Commercial Disinfectant Sulaiman, Helmi; Ramadhani, Shabrina Yasmin; Wicaksana, Kresna Fajri; Kartiwijaya, Rosadi; Rahmawati, Dewi; Suryani, Dewi; Ardiansyah, Rhomi
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2097

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Sandalwood (Santalum album) and Teak (Tectona grandis) are essential wood sources for furniture. Sustainable micropropagation methods can benefit wood availability. This study evaluates NaOCl and Povidone-iodine effects, immersion duration, and concentrations on teak and sandalwood micropropagation. Teak is treated with 10% & 15% NaOCl and 10% & 15% Povidone-iodine. No significant difference was observed between teak treatments; however, povidone-iodine shows potential as an effective teak sterilizing agent. Sandalwood's best sterilization: NaOCl at 10% & 15%.
Cultivation and Propagation Techniques of Trichoderma harzianum Aluna Gita Arumsari; Alfidhiya Amany Ramli; Neil Priharto; Sunardi Ikay; Risa Rosita
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2098

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This research was conducted to determine the effect of temperature on the growth of Trichoderma harzianum. Trichoderma harzianum has functions to prevent the growth of diseases in plants, increase plant growth, and decompose organic matter. The research was conducted at the Phytopathology and Biosystem and Landscape Management Laboratory at SEAMEO BIOTROP, Bogor. The study was analyzed using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with different temperature treatments with five replications. The parameter observed was the diameter of the fungus growth after 6 days incubation period. Based on the research results, T. harzianum grew well when the fungus was incubated at 23 °C compared to 40 °C.
Natural Regrowth of Mangrove Five Years After a Large-Scale Disturbance Bryan Joseph Matillano; Mark Kevin Aleluya; Sherwin Ray Andoque; John Ricafort Fabicon; Getty Keith Ripalda
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine) - Biodiversity for All
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2023.2.2.2099

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Haiyan, the strongest typhoon on landfall damaged mangrove covers resulting to uprooting, cutting off trunks, total defoliation and eventually death. After five years, Cancabato Bay were monitored for mangal succession and natural regrowth. Basal area was computed using diameter by breast height to estimate recovery. New species reappeared compared to the baseline study of GIZ (2014). Mangroves manifested regrowth and should be given time for natural regeneration and colonization. Natural succession patterns should be considered in human-assisted rehabilitation after disturbance.
NPK NUTRIENT STATUS IN SOIL AND LEAVES OF PIPER NIGRUM L. UNDER DIFFERENT GROWTH CRITERIA Siti Khodijah, Nyayu; Muntoro, Muntoro; Setiawan, Iwan; Nabila, Nabila; Irman, Irman; Vania, Vania
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2024.3.1.2167

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The pepper plant (Piper nigrum L.) is Indonesia's leading spice commodity. Bangka Belitung as a producing center still has problems in cultivation, including nutrient availability. Nutrients N, P and K are macro elements that really determine the growth of plants, including pepper. This research aims to identify the status of macro nutrients, namely N, P and K in pepper plants in Simpang Katis Village, Central Bangka Regency, through observing growth status, leaf visuals, nutrient analysis and plant tissue analysis. This research was carried out in Simpang Katis Village, Central Bangka Regency in July-September 2023. The experimental method used in this research was observation and laboratory analysis methods. The results of the observation data show that NPK nutrients in land with very good growth criteria have N-total of 0.22%, P2O5 available is; 383.2 mg/kg and available K2O of; 6.4 mg/kg. Plant growth with poor growth criteria has a total N content of 0.20%, P2O5 of 115.1 mg/kg and K20 of 7.1 mg/kg. kg. while plant tissue has an N-Total content of 2.41%, P-Total of 0.26 percent and K-total of 2.47 percent for plants with very good growth criteria and N-total, P-total and K-total respectively - respectively .2.79, 0.32 and 3.95 mg/kg for plant tissue with poor growth criteria.
ETHNOBOTANICAL STUDY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IN SEDAYU VILLAGE, JUMANTONO, KARANGANYAR Agustina, Ana; Rahmatika, Aulia; Masyithoh, Galuh
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2024.3.1.2169

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Medicinal plants are one of the important aspects of traditional medicine development. The utilization of medicinal plants is a very valuable local wisdom and a culture that needs to be investigated more thoroughly so that knowledge about it does not become extinct. The purpose of this study is to determine the plant species that were used, the parts of plants that were used, and how to process them. This research was conducted in May 2023 in Sedayu Village, Jumantono District, Karanganyar Regency. The informants of this research were the people of Sedayu Village. The method used was snowball sampling which focuses on the community of medicinal plant users. The collected data was descriptively qualitatively and quantitatively assessed. The results showed that there were 52 species of medicinal plants used by the Sedayu Village community including ginger, kencur, turmeric, red betel, and ciplukan. The most utilized part of medicinal plants was the leaves and the most common processing method was boiling and drinking. With this information, it can be a reference for the village government and the community regarding how important a type of plant as a medicine to be preserved.
Relative Protein Profile of Philippine cinnamomum (Schaeffer) Using Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate- Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) L. Arañas - Laurie , Mercedita
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2024.3.1.2170

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Philippine Cinnamomum are trees with aromatic leaves and bark. It has several economic and medicinal uses, but concerns about protein profile are limited. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the relative protein component of the species by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate- Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). A total of 27 cinnamon species were run in Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate - Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-Page) with LSB (Laemli Sample Buffer) and Tris HCI (1:1) as sample buffer. Determining protein profiles is a tool for the systematic classification of the species. Results showed that Philippine Cinnamomum leaf samples have the same component proteins. The SDS-PAGE provided a similar protein banding pattern, although the same bands' intensity varies. Pronounced protein bands were observed corresponding to 50 to 75 kDa and 25 kDa, with additional minor bands indicating a higher protein content. The results in SDS-PAGE showed that the component proteins of Cinnamomum leaves were comparable regardless of geographical source and different stages of growth of the samples. However, the concentration of some component proteins may vary, as indicated by the difference in intensity of protein bands. Sodium dodecyl sulphate Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) is a tool in the biochemical method of determining the relative protein profile of Cinnamomum species. It can be used to classify plants up to the species level. Based on the study results, Philippine Cinnamomum has a higher protein content that can be used in culinary, medicinal, and pharmaceuticals.
The EFFECT OF POLYSTYRENE PAPER STYROFOAM FEED ON SURVIVORSHIP AND GROWTH OF Tenebrio molitor L. Subchan, Wachju; Musyarofah, Alivinda; Susilo, Vendi
BIODIVERS - BIOTROP Science Magazine Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): BIODIVERS (BIOTROP Science Magazine)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56060/bdv.2024.3.1.2186

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Polystyrene Paper Styrofoam (PSP) styrofoam waste is one of the plastic waste that is difficult to degrade. However, from the recently research reported that the PSP styrofoam can be degradated by Tenebrio molitor L. The degradation depends on composition of PSP styrofoam as a part of feeding. This research was aimed to get the composition of good feed to increase the degradation rate of the PSP styrofoam waste, but it still had a good effect on the survivorship and growth of T molitor L. larvae. This research was an experimental laboratory and designed using a control and seven treatments with 3 replications. The parameters observed were survivorship, growth in body length, biomass, and waste degradation rate. The data obtained was analysed using Anova and Duncan test. The results showed that differences in PSP styrofoam waste feed had a significant effect on survivorship (p=0.00), on the growth of body length (p=0.002) and biomass (p=0.00), and waste degradation rate (p=0.02). The research revealed that lower the composition of PSP styrofoam and higher the composition of concentrate combination effected on increasing the survivorship, growth, and waste degradation rate. The result shows that 1 kg T molitor L. larvae can degrade 0.25 kg of PSP styrofoam waste for 60 days. The finding can be used to solve the problem according to the styrofoam pollution.