Nanoparticle additives such as carbon black (CB) have been widely used to improve the strength and toughness of epoxy adhesive-based composites. However, the composite hardness can increase, depending on the CB structure. A study on the structure and specific surface area of CB is crucially important. In this study, Dr. Rudi Dungani and colleagues reported […]

The breeding of resistant maize genotypes may take advantage on the identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) responsible for disease resistance. In this study, Dr. Popi Septiani and colleagues utilized the Multi-parent Advance Generation Intercross (MAGIC) population to conduct high-definition QTL mapping for Fusarium seedling rot (FSR) resistance using rolled towel assay,  suggesting some QTL […]

Protein hydrolysate from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) has successfully produced through enzymatic hydrolysis utilizing bromelain enzyme. Mochamad Firmansyah and Dr. M. Yusuf Abduh reported that It exhibited antioxidant activity against free radical substance, DPPH. It is considered that high content of hydrophobic amino acid, particularly Leucine, Lysine, and Valine contained in it contribute […]

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is responsible for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), potentially have severe kidney adverse effects. This organ expressed angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the transmembrane protein which facilitate the entering of the virus into the cell. In this review article, Dr. Husna Nugrahapraja and his colleagues summarized the novel miRNA-based […]

Tongka Langit or Fe’i banana (Musa troglodytarum L.) is a unique banana cultivar which grew and spread around the regions of Maluku islands and Papua. Yet, this banana was also found on the foot of mount Galunggung, West Java, raising the questing of its origin. Dr. Dwivany and her team studied the genetic relationship between […]

Medicinal plants play an essential role in primary healthcare practices in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. In this study Dr. Dian Rosleine and colleagues explore the utilization of medicinal plants in rural West Java by examining how herbal medicine use varies with socio-economic and demographic factors and whether herbal medicine use remains important when modern […]

Agarwood is a highly prized resinous wood used as essential oils, in perfumes, cosmetics, and drugs. Agarwood formation requires a long-time process in nature. Interestingly endophytic fungi appeared to be important in inducing agarwood formation. In this report, Dr. Faizal and the team studied the induction technique for agarwood formation of Gyrinops versteegii tree (Gaharu) […]

Coffee fermentation has been reported as one key process in aroma and flavor development of coffee. In this study, Prof. Dr. Pingkan Aditiawati and her team  examined second fermentation using isolates from feces of civet (Luwak) and Cilembu sweet potato to improve the quality of Arabica green coffee beans through solid state fermentation approach. This […]

Propolis and honey produced by stingless bees (Tetragonula laeviceps) posses a high economic value due to their bioactive compounds. In the recent study Dr. M. Yusuf Abduh and his team investigated the effect of cultivation location on the amount and quality of propolis and honey produced by T. laeviceps in Modular Tetragonula Hives. This study […]

One of the barriers in forest restoration is the arrival and availability of propagules. Dr. Nuri Nurlaila Setiawan and Dr. Endah Sulistyawati studied seed rain and factors affecting it using multivariate general linear model and univariate linear model analysis. This study reported that after 7 years of planting, the reforested field has received limited seed rain […]