Buku “Teknologi Lingkungan” ini menghadirkan kajian komprehensif mengenai peran dan penerapan teknologi dalam menjaga serta mengelola lingkungan hidup secara berkelanjutan. Pembahasan dimulai dari prinsip-prinsip dasar ilmu lingkungan yang menjadi fondasi keberlanjutan global, seperti keterkaitan ekosistem, daya dukung, keanekaragaman hayati, hingga tanggung jawab etis manusia terhadap alam. Selanjutnya, buku ini mengupas secara mendalam berbagai teknologi pengelolaan...

Kakao (Theobroma cacao) merupakan salah satu komoditas perkebunan terbesar di Indonesia. Desa Surya Mataram yang terletak di Kecamatan Marga Tiga, Kabupaten Lampung Timur merupakan salah satu desa yang Sebagian penduduk desanya menanam pohon kakao. Kurangnya pemahaman petani kakao mengenai teknologi pengolahan buah kakao dan belum adanya standar proses untuk menghasilkan biji kakao kering berkualitas dan...

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a Southeast Asian herbal plant that has long been traditionally used as a stimulant, analgesic, and folk medicine. The plant contains various secondary metabolite compounds, particularly alkaloids, which are responsible for its pharmacological activities. However, the alkaloid composition of kratom varies significantly depending on strain and geographical origin, leading to inconsistencies...

Kemajuan dalam bidang bioteknologi sering kali disertai dengan berbagai kontroversi terkait perkembangan teknologinya, terutama di sektor pertanian. Saat ini marak berkembangnya penerapan Bioteknologi hijau. Bioteknologi hijau merupakan penerapan teknologi biologi untuk meningkatkan pertanian, dengan fokus pada pengembangan tanaman yang lebih tahan terhadap hama, penyakit, dan kondisi lingkungan yang tidak menguntungkan. Hal ini meliputi teknik seperti...

Context: Diabetic wound is characterized by prolonged inflammation and impaired tissue regeneration.Aims: To investigate the efficacy of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. in modulating inflammatory and regenerative cytokines, including IL-1β, PDGFβ, and TGF-β in diabetic wound healing.Methods: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) profiling identified key phytoconstituents of the extract. This was followed by antioxidant assays of 2,...

Context: Diabetes is a prominent cause of mortality globally, particularly in Indonesia. Elevated glucose levels stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells. A variety of drugs, including oral treatments and synthetic insulin, have been developed to address the needs of individuals with diabetes mellitus. Nevertheless, these medications are often too expensive. Gynura procumbens, a plant...

Sansevieria, commonly known as Dracaena trifasciata. Apart from serving as an ornamental and air-purifying plant, it also exhibits medicinal properties, making it a potential candidate for the development of novel natural drugs. The demand for natural antibacterial agents has significantly increased due to the rising incidence of resistance among pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus....

Puji dan syukur kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Kuasa, hingga dapat mempersembahkan buku “Inovasi Dalam Pembelajaran Pertanian” sebagai sumber inspirasi dan motivasi bagi para pendidik, mahasiswa, serta siapa pun yang berkomitmen untuk membawa pendidikan pertanian ke level yang lebih tinggi. Setiap perubahan dimulai dari keberanian untuk berinovasi, dan kami yakin bahwa dengan kerja keras dan kreativitas,...

Wedang uwuh is a functional beverage prepared by boiling a combination of spices, namely sappan wood, ginger, nutmeg leaves, cinnamon leaves, cloves, and clove leaves. It is reported to have antioxidant, antibacterial, and immune-enhancing properties due to its active compounds. This traditional beverage shows potential in reducing infections caused by Escherichia coli, highlighting the importance...

Dewatisari WF, To’bungan N. 2024. Review: Phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology of Dracaena trifasciata. Nusantara Bioscience 16: 169-184. Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb.(syn. Sansevieria trifasciata Prain.) or mother-in-law's tongue, is a species belonging to the genus Dracaena, widely cultivated and used by various communities. This plant is recognized as an ornamental, pollutant-absorbing, and textile material. Its leaves and...