Mangrove forests are dynamic coastal ecosystems rich in organic matter and host diverse communities of enzyme-producing microorganisms. Among them, cellulolytic bacteria play a key role in the decomposition of plant biomass by degrading cellulose. This study aimed to isolate and characterize cellulolytic bacteria from the sediments and rhizospheres of natural mangrove plants in Kelapapati Villa…
Intensive shrimp farming produces considerable inorganic nitrogenous waste—particularly ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate—which poses risks to both shrimp health and the surrounding environment. Bioremediation using ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) offers an effective strategy to reduce toxic ammonia concentrations. This study aimed to isolate and characterize AOB with bioremediation potential …
Nephelium is a member of the Sapindaceae family. This study aims to determine the stomatal characteristics and leaf safety level of four Nephelium (Sapindaceae) species found in Pekanbaru, Riau. Leaf samples were collected using the exploration method, stomatal preparations using the paradermal method. The characteritics of stomata were observed and documented using a light microscope. Toxici…
Leather is an important commodity used in various products such as clothing, footwear, furniture, and accessories. However, the production of leather derived from animals and synthetic leather has a negative impact on the environment. One more environmentally friendly alternative with a short production time is leather made from fungal mycelium. This is supported by the high biodiversity of mac…
Green meniran (Phyllanthus niruri) is a plant that has secondary metabolite compounds, in addition to the use and utilization of bioactive microbial endophytic compounds P. niruri is a more efficient alternative to producing bioactive compounds in large quantities. Acne is one of the inflammatory diseases of the skin caused by the polyferation process by Propionibacterium acnes. This study aims…
Methanotrophic bacteria possess the unique ability to utilize methane (CH₄) as their sole source of carbon and energy. Globally, these bacteria contribute to approximately 10–20% of methane mitigation. This study aimed to isolate and screen methanotrophic bacteria from the mangrove forest in Bengkalis, Riau, using Nitrate Mineral Salt (NMS) Agar as the selective medium. Screening of potenti…
Bryophytes are plant group that produce spore and lack of vascular bundles. The aim of this study was to provide data and about the species of briphytes in the Pawan Hot Spring Tourism Area, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province. Samples were collected using exploration method. Morphological characteristics were observed and photographed. The collected data were then presented in the form of images…
Papaya microgreens (Carica papaya L. var. Callina) grown using compost media produce brown roots, making them less suitable for serving as food. An alternative to overcome this problem is to cultivate papaya microgreens hydroponically with a floating raft system. The success of hydroponic microgreen growth is influenced by the planting media. This study aims to determine the effect of planting …
Coelogyne rochussenii is an epiphytic orchid species that is threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction, making ex situ conservation efforts—outside its natural habitat—highly necessary. One of the most effective methods for ex situ propagation is through in vitro culture techniques. The culture media used in in vitro propagation can be enriched with organic additives such as coc…
The use of synthetic drugs and antibiotics in diabetics can lead to complications and antibiotic resistance making infections more difficult to treat. The ability of endophytic bacteria to produce the same bioactive compounds as their host plants in a short time is an opportunity as a source of natural antidiabetic and antibacterial medicine. Pseudomonas aeruginosa A.T.2 has antidiabetic and an…
Rubber plants are one off the plantation crops that have ability to absorb carbon quite high. This research aims to 1) Knowing the stand structure in rubber plantations in Rimbo Panjang Village; 2) Estimate carbon stocks in rubber plantations in Rimbo Panjang Village; 3) Describe the Rubber Plantation in Rimbo Panjang that has the highest carbon stock value. Observations of rubber plantations w…
The members of Zingiberaceae have aromatic rhizomes that are widely used in traditional medicine. The histochemical characteristic of rhizomes can be used as taxonomic marker. This sudy aims to provide data on the histochemical character of rhizomea of five genera of Zingiberaceae member in Pekanbaru Riau that have taxonomic value. The histochemical was carried on amylym, lipids, alkaloids, fla…
The primary source of heavy metal Pb pollution in the environment, which significantly affects water quality and soil engineering properties, is waste from automotive workshops. Bacteria isolated from Pb contaminated environments have shown tolerance to Pb and the ability to accumulate or reduce Pb heavy metal content. This study aimed to isolate and characterize indigenous Pb tolerant bacteria…
Rice production in Indonesia remains relatively low, partly due to suboptimal fertilization practices. One alternative that can be used is biofertilizer, which contains live microbes that help supply essential nutrients needed by rice plants, such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). This study aims to select endophytic bacteria from sea ferns originating from Meranti based on th…
Microbial infections caused by pathogenic microbes have become an increasingly serious global health concern, particularly due to the rise of microbial resistance to antibiotics. An alternative solution is being explored by investigating bioactive compounds from endophytic fungi of mango macang (Mangifera foetida), which are capable of producing secondary metabolites with potential antimicrobia…
ABSTRACT Koto Panjang Reservoir was built in early 1993 with the main purpose as a hydroelectric power plant (PLTA). The reservoir area of around 12,400 Ha is widely used for various other purposes, including flood control, transportation, tourism and fisheries. The fisheries business that is quite developed in the Koto Panjang Reservoir is fish farming in floating net cages (KJA). The uti…
The presence of ectoparasites in cattle is one of the key factors affecting livestock health and productivity. As a region with a growing small-scale cattle farming sector, Pekanbaru City requires updated information regarding the prevalence and types of ectoparasites infecting cattle. This study aims to identify ectoparasite species and determine their prevalence and infestation intensity in c…
The Kembung Luar and Jangkang rivers are the two largest on Bengkalis Island and have mangroves along their banks. This study aims to conduct an inventory of mangrove species richness, analyze mangrove vegetation structure, calculate diversity index values, and identify anthropogenic activities affecting the mangroves in the two rivers. Line transects and nested plots with purposive sampling we…
Agarwood or gaharu, is a high-value forest product that can only be formed by trees from the genus Aquilaria and Gyrinops. The demand for agarwood continues to increase however natural formation process takes a long time, and only about 7–10% of trees are capable of producing agarwood. This has led to the exploitation of agarwood-producing trees, thereby threatening their population. One meth…
Acrylamide is a hazardous chemical compound formed in food through high- temperature cooking processes, particularly in foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins. This compound is toxic, carcinogenic, and neurotoxic, and may trigger kidney damage. This study aimed to determine the effect of acrylamide administration on the histological structure of the kidneys in Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus B…