The process for the synthesis of lectins remains unidentified, it is understood that certain inducing factors can trigger their expression. Prof. Fanny Martha Dwivany, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., Dr. Rizkita Rachmi Esyanti, Dr. Sony Suhandono, and their colleagues assessed the gene expression levels of lectins in Cavendish bananas throughout different stages of ripening by contrasting bananas […]

Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDENs) are a promising candidate for therapeutic application because they are safe, biodegradable and biocompatible. In this study, papaya PDENs were isolated by a PEG6000-based method and characterized by dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assay method, GC-MS analysis, total phenolic content (TPC) analysis, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) […]

Aedes spp. mosquitoes are the primary vectors; however, species such as Culex quinquefasciatus pose significant health risks by transmitting diseases such as filariasis, impacting millions of people worldwide.This study introduces a real-time convolutional neural network-based mosquito classification system using wingbeat frequency for identifying various mosquito species, with emphasis on Aedes sp. Prof. Tjandra Anggraeni, Ph.D., […]

The Phyllanthus genus exhibits a broad distribution spanning across the majority of tropical and subtropical regions. Due to their ability to synthesize medicinal bioactive compounds such as lignans, they have been utilized historically in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. This review discusses the current knowledge on the potency of lignans for […]

The aim of this study by Dr. Elham Sumarga, Dian Rosleine, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., and their colleagues was to assess the four primary services rendered by the Blanakan mangrove silvofishery area in Subang District, West Java: carbon sequestration, fisheries productivity, naturebased tourism, and bird sanctuary. The study revealed the high capacity of the mangrove stands […]

Dr. Tati Karliati, S.Hut., M.Si., and her colleagues investigated the upcycling process of thermoplastic WPS into thermosetting particleboard adhesive using two cross-linkers, namely MDI and MA. Rheology and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis revealed that modification with MDI and MA resulted in thermosetting properties in WPS-based adhesives by increasing the viscosity at a temperature above 72.7 °C […]

This study by Dr. Atmawi Darwis, S.Hut., M.Si. and his colleagues investigated the qualitative anatomical characteristics and fiber quality of tapped Styrax sumatrana wood to facilitate its further utilization. The transverse surface of the tapped S. sumatrana was light or greyish brown in the sapwood and reddish brown in the heartwood. The resin canals of […]

This study by Ernawati Arifin Giri-Rachman, Ph.D., Azzania Fibriani, M.Si., Ph.D., and their colleagues aimed to develop a novel SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) dimer-based screening system (DBSS) utilizing synthetic biology in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). We linked the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro with the DNA-binding domain of AraC regulatory protein, which regulates the reporter gene expression. Protein modeling […]

This study by Chindy Ulima Zanetta, M.P. and her colleagues aimed to explore genetic variation in Southeast Asia pea accessions and identify marker-trait associations related to heat stress. Phenotypic data were assessed for genetic variation in 11 traits including phenological, morphological, and agronomic, under high temperature conditions in Malaysia and Indonesia. The BLINK model identified […]

Cacao farmers often face challenges posed by black pod disease caused by Phytophthora spp., with P. palmivora being the most dominant. The objective of this study by Popi Septiani, Ph,D., Karlia Meitha, Ph.D., and their colleagues is to identify differentially expressed miRNAs in black pod-resistant and susceptible cacao varieties and to predict their targets in […]