{"title":"Evaluating heavy metal contamination and ecological risks in rivers surrounding Banyuroto Landfill in Indonesia","authors":"F. M. Iresha, Tegar Kusuma Asri, K. Kasam","doi":"10.33292/areste.v3i2.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v3i2.45","url":null,"abstract":"This study, carried out between May and June 2023, aimed to assess the influence of landfill leachate on environmental conditions, specifically regarding the pollution of river water near the Banyuroto landfill. The parameter of the difference heavy metals in this study are Mercury (Hg), Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), and Iron (Fe). The potential ecological risk index is investigated due to the harm to the nearby river ecology. The sampling was conducted at eight discrete locations in close proximity to the dump. The levels of heavy metals were quantified using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS). Furthermore, the Potential Ecological Risk (PER) technique was utilized to assess the potential environmental dangers that these metals may pose. The findings unveiled disparate concentrations of heavy metals across the various locations where point 5 of the sampling become most polluted area due to increased anthropogenic activities. The Mercury (Hg) concentrations ranged from 0.014 to 0.032 mg/kg, whereas the Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr) levels exhibited minimal variation in the below Limit of Detection (LOD). Lead (Pb) exhibited LOD readings, suggesting their minimum presence. The concentrations of Manganese (Mn) and Copper (Cu) were relatively low, whereas Iron (Fe) exhibited the greatest levels, ranging from 0.2405 to 1.2209 mg/l. The maximum potential ecological risk values were calculated and ranked from highest to lowest as follows: Hg (262.19) > Fe (20.35) > Cr (0.374) > Cd (0.245) > Cu (0.297) > Mn (0.100). Remarkably, the possible environmental hazards associated with all heavy metal characteristics constantly remained below the threshold of 40 except the maximum concentration of the total of Heavy Metals. This indicates that their concentrations present a substantial ecological danger in some situations.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"60 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140453465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khin Swe Hlaing Tun, T. Htun, N. Htwe, Myint Aye, Akshay Talukdar, M. Thein
{"title":"Linkage map construction and QTL identification for yield related traits of rice (Oryza sativa L.)","authors":"Khin Swe Hlaing Tun, T. Htun, N. Htwe, Myint Aye, Akshay Talukdar, M. Thein","doi":"10.33292/areste.v3i2.36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v3i2.36","url":null,"abstract":"The study was undertaken to construct a linkage map and to identify the QTLs for heading date, plant height, and culm strength using a F2 population derived from Ayeyarmin/IR 64, two varieties distinctly different in heading date and plant height. A total of 233 F2 individuals were genotyped using 70 SSR primers, and phenotypic data were collected for heading date, plant height and culm strength traits. Fifty-four out of 70 marker loci were mapped across twelve rice chromosomes spanning a total map length of 1592.30 cM with an average distance of 29.49 cM between adjacent marker loci using MAPMAKER/EXP 3. Composite interval mapping for QTL analysis was conducted with 1000 permutation time at 0.05 probability level using WinQTL Cartographer version 2.5. One major QTL for heading date was mapped between marker RM204 and RM50 on chromosome 6. One major QTL for culm strength was mapped between marker RM1003-RM5931, and two major QTLs for plant height were mapped between RM84-RM1003 and RM1003-RM5931 on chromosome 1. The molecular markers linked to the major QTLs could be potentially used in marker-assisted selection for the rainfed rice improvement breeding program.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"43 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140455970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Sukmawati, Afifah Irna, Yudhi Pramudya, Sukarji Sukarji, Saktiyono Sigit Tri Pamungkas, Ali Rahmat, Z. Rozaki, Farrah Fadhillah Hanum
{"title":"Quality analysis of coffee waste compost with the addition of cassava tapai local microorganism (LMO) bioactivator","authors":"F. Sukmawati, Afifah Irna, Yudhi Pramudya, Sukarji Sukarji, Saktiyono Sigit Tri Pamungkas, Ali Rahmat, Z. Rozaki, Farrah Fadhillah Hanum","doi":"10.33292/areste.v3i2.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v3i2.46","url":null,"abstract":"Coffee waste contains a large amount of nutrients, making it a potential raw material for compost fertilizer. The nutrients contained in coffee waste include N, P, K, Mg, and Ca. Utilization of coffee waste as compost requires bioactivators to accelerate the decomposition process. This study aims to determine the difference in compost quality from coffee waste by using bioactivators in the form of local microorganisms (LMO) of cassava tapai. This study was conducted from April to May 2023 at the greenhouse of LPP Polytechnic Yogyakarta, consisting of two stages: making the LMO and making the compost. Cassava tapai LMO was prepared as a treatment for composting coffee waste. Each treatment was repeated three times. After that, the fermentation results in the form of compost were tested, then the results were compared with the standards of the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No. 261/KPTS/SR.310/M/4/2019 on the minimum technical requirements for organic fertilizers, biological fertilizers, and soil conditioners. The results reveal that the provision of cassava tapai LMO bioactivator affected the quality of coffee waste compost produced. The quality of composts produced from control, cassava tapai LMO of 90 ml, and EM-4 treatment does not meet the standards of the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture in the parameter of chemical properties, namely the C/N ratio. The quality of compost produced from cassava tapai LMO of 120 ml meets the standards of the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture and SNI 2004 in all parameters of physical properties, chemical properties, and nutrient content.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140462100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Su Htwe Nge, A. Khaing, Htay Htay Oo, N. Htwe, Khin Myo Win, Aung Kyaw Thu
{"title":"Study on physiological response of drought tolerant groundnut genotypes associated with different stress levels","authors":"Su Htwe Nge, A. Khaing, Htay Htay Oo, N. Htwe, Khin Myo Win, Aung Kyaw Thu","doi":"10.33292/areste.v3i1.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v3i1.38","url":null,"abstract":"Identification of drought tolerant genotypes with superior drought tolerant physiological traits is essential for the success of drought tolerance breeding program. This study was conducted to observe physiological response of drought tolerant groundnut genotypes associated with different stress levels. During 2021-2022 post-monsoon season, eight groundnut genotypes were evaluated under non-stress (field capacity), moderate stress (50 % available water) and severe stress (25 % available water) conditions. The experiment was undertaken using split plot design. Increasing drought stress levels decreased relative water content and increased canopy temperature and proline content. Total chlorophyll content increased under moderate stress condition and decreased under severe stress condition in some genotypes. The genotype ICGV-07235 and the drought tolerant check variety, Sinpadetha-12 showed consistent RWC values under different stress levels. The genotypes ICGV-07235, ICGV-07406 and Sinpadetha-12 possessed minimum canopy temperature values among the tested genotypes. Total chlorophyll content of the genotypes ICGV-07286 and ICGV-07235 were higher than that of the other tested genotypes. The genotypes ICGV-07390, YZG-07084 and ICGV-07286 had the highest proline content under stress conditions. Based on the results, the genotypes YZG-07084, ICGV-07286, ICGV-07235, ICGV-07390 and ICGV-07406 possessed desired physiological traits and these genotypes could be effectively utilized for developing drought tolerant groundnut genotypes.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139272183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Farmers perception on pest management practices and profitability analysis for five winter vegetable production","authors":"Sontosh Chandra, M. J. Khan, S. Sarkar, A. Sarwar","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i2.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i2.32","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study was to determine the farmers' perceptions of management measures against insect and disease pests and the profitability of five winter vegetables grown in Bangladesh's Sirajganj area. The highest incidences of fungal infections, including curd rot of cauliflower and early blight of tomato, were discovered. One of the most destructive diseases of brinjal and tomato was wilt, which was caused by both fungi and bacteria. Farmers took the necessary steps to control aphids (40-150 insects m–2 or 20-50 infected shoots m–2), brinjal shoot and fruit borer (10-50 insects 10m–2 or 20-60 infected shoots or fruits 10m–2), and other insects at the threshold level. They employed physical, chemical, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to manage the disease and insect pests. The greatest amount of insecticide spraying (35-45 times) was performed to control brinjal shoot and fruit borer insects. The entire manufacturing cost followed the pattern tomato > brinjal > bean > cauliflower > bottle gourd. The cultivation of brinjal yielded the highest return, gross margin, and net return (Tk. 987,000.00, Tk. 800,572.00, and Tk. 763,117.00 ha–1, respectively; US$ 1 = Bangladesh currency Tk. In contrast, bottle gourd farming yielded the lowest return (Tk 700,000.00 ha–1), and tomato cultivation yielded the lowest gross margin and net return (Tk 539,152.00 and 507,325.00, respectively). The brinjal cultivation had the highest profitability index, benefit-cost ratio (both variable and total cost basis), and rate of return on investment, whereas tomato cultivation had the lowest. Rot, blight disease, shoot and fruit borer, or fruit borer, and aphid were the most common pests of winter vegetables in the region surveyed. Finally, we discovered that brinjal is the most profitable vegetable in our area of study.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130964652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of biodiversity in adaptation to climate change: a review","authors":"Girma Gizachew","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i2.27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i2.27","url":null,"abstract":"Biodiversity and well-functioning ecosystems provide natural solutions that foster resilience, thereby assisting society in adapting to the negative effects of climate change. Through conducting a thorough review on maintaining and restoring native ecosystems, agrobiodiversity, landscape connectivity, and protected areas, this project aims to achieve its objective. Biodiversity is the variety of all living organisms on the planet. To examine the role of biodiversity in climate change adaptation, 55 distinct sources, including 50 peer-reviewed publications and 5 books, were utilized. The current analysis identifies sustainable management of biodiversity as an essential climate change adaptation strategy because species and genetically diverse ecosystems have a greater capacity to adjust to climate change. Furthermore, such measures boost the climate change resilience of ecosystems. So that they can continue to provide ecosystem services, hence facilitating the supply of alternate means of subsistence in the face of climate change. Many of these studies assume that biodiversity and climate change are tightly interconnected due to their mutual impacts. For instance, human-induced climate change poses a threat to biodiversity, but biodiversity resources can mitigate the effects of climate change on populations and ecosystems. However, a large number of research also point to context-dependent adaptation techniques that can be either positive or harmful depending on the circumstances. The majority of research has been undertaken on the poorest or most vulnerable households, with a primary focus on small islands and mountains, whereas other ecosystem products have been mostly neglected. Consequently, an essential strategy for conserving biodiversity and human well-being entails measures that are kept flexible in order to better adapt human societies to climate change, as well as biodiversity education and training activities that are superior at distributing innovative techniques.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"134 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116596738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genetic diversity of ayeyarmin mutant rice population revealed by quantitative traits","authors":"T. Zin, N. Htwe, Hsu Yi Mon, M. Thu, T. Htun","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i2.29","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i2.29","url":null,"abstract":"One of the most important aspects of selecting genotypes with desirable characteristics for a successful breeding program is knowledge of the nature and magnitude of genetic variability. The goal of this study was to estimate the level of genetic divergence among mutant rice genotypes. During the 2020 dry season, a field experiment was carried out using 550 mutant lines with parent Ayeyarmin. The experiment was carried out using a simple CRD design. Six divergent groups were discovered by cluster analysis. Cluster I had the highest cluster mean for grain yield per plant, and the majority of the plants in these clusters resembled the parent Ayeyarmin. Cluster V, which had the fewest mutant lines (9), exhibited dwarf stature, short growth duration, fewer effective tillers per hill, and moderate yielding varieties. Cluster VI, which contained 11 mutant lines, had the most effective tillers per hill and the longest panicle length, both of which were appropriate for yield improvement. Cluster V had the greatest intra-cluster distance (5.77). Cluster V and IV had the greatest inter-cluster distance, followed by Cluster III and V, Cluster II and V, Cluster I and V, and the smallest between Cluster I and IV. Hybridization of Cluster I with V, Cluster V and VI could result in genotypes with desirable characteristics such as dwarf stature, short growth duration, and high yielding rice. The first three eigenvalues were found to have 62% variation using principal component analysis (PCA). Because of the high genetic variability in this mutant rice population, selection could be used to obtain desirable genotypes.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128874453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The utilization of oil palm empty fruit bunches (opefb) for biodegradable's pot raw materials as an alternative container for sustainable nurseries","authors":"Zubaidah Widya Putri, M. Lutfi, D. Darmanto","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i2.30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i2.30","url":null,"abstract":"Processing of waste oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) that is environmentally friendly is one of the things that should be considered in order to support the development of the palm oil industry in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of the mass ratio between OPEFB and banana stems as raw materials and the effect of NaOH concentration to produce the best biodegradable pot composition formulation based on its physico-mechanical properties. The mass ratio of OPEFB to banana stems was 100%:0%, 80%:20%, 60%:40%, 40%:60%, and 0%:100%, while the concentrations of NaOH used were 3%, 5%, and 7%. Physico-mechanical tests were carried out on the parameters of mass, moisture content, water uptake, biodegradability, and tensile strength of biodegradable pots. The results showed that the biodegradable pots had a mass range of 9.58-18.48 grams, water content 50.42%-65.89%, water uptake 2.72%-4.82%, potential for biodegradation of 40.54%-76.39%, and tensile strength.8091 Pa-23418 Pa. The combination treatment R2C2 (80% EFB: 20% banana stem; 5% NaOH) is the best treatment formulation because it has a faster biodegradability and can support the durability of biodegradable pots through high tensile strength and resistance to water. However, the density of the biodegradable pot wall requires some improvement due to uneven fiber dispersion.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121760601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Bibi, Abdul Basit, D. Shams, M. Z. Khan, M. Iqbal, Sajid Ullah
{"title":"Utilization of municipal solid waste compost for the improvement of microbial biomass, n-mineralization and fertility of soil under maize crop","authors":"H. Bibi, Abdul Basit, D. Shams, M. Z. Khan, M. Iqbal, Sajid Ullah","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i2.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i2.26","url":null,"abstract":"The experiment was conducted to assess the influence of municipal solid waste compost on microbial activity of soil after harvesting of maize crop and to determine the effect of municipal solid waste compost on N mineralization. A field experiment to test the effect of solid waste compost on fertility, microbial biomass and nitrogen (N) mineralization was conducted at Agriculture Research Institute Tarnab, Peshawar during spring 2017. A maize crop was selected as test crop for this experiment. The experiment was carried out in a Randomized Complete Block (RCBD) design with three replications. Maize variety (Azam) was sown in March 2017. Plot size was 5 × 3 m. Municipal solid waste compost was applied as treatment in each plot with different rates. The data showed maximum N mineralization (7.6 µg g-1 soil) at the treatment T2 where only NPK dose was applied while minimum N was mineralized at treatment T1 control where no NPK and MSW compost was applied, Then the application of MSW compost influenced N mineralization at large extent (6.4 µg g-1 soil) in treatment T4 where MSW compost was applied at 12 t ha-1 followed by the treatment T6 (6.1 µg g-1 soil) where MSW compost was applied at 24 t ha-1. Applying MSW compost influence microbial activities and increase soil organic carbon.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124370148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Rahmat, W. S. Ramadhani, Muhammad Nur, S. Sutiharni, A. Mutolib
{"title":"Chemical properties of salacca seed biochar under low temperature of pyrolysis","authors":"A. Rahmat, W. S. Ramadhani, Muhammad Nur, S. Sutiharni, A. Mutolib","doi":"10.33292/areste.v2i1.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33292/areste.v2i1.24","url":null,"abstract":"Salak or Salacca fruit is a seasonal fruit; in some cases, this fruit easy rotten due to a lack of handling during the harvesting process or wet or humid storage. This condition will promote much waste because the fruit cannot be eaten. To minimize the waste, the seed of salak fruit can be converted to biochar. This study aimed to determine the chemical properties of biochar derived from the seeds of salacca (Salacca zalacca). The biochar is produced by burning the seeds using a furnace with a temperature of 350°C and 450°C, then ground and sieved with a size of 355 micrometers carried out at the Research Center for Limnology and Water Resources. Chemical property analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF) at the Lampung Advanced Characterization Laboratory- BRIN. The results show that most composition is Potassium (K). Potassium (67-70%) is the most abundant element in Salacca seed biochar, followed by chlorine. Biochar burned at 350 °C has a potassium content of 70.25%, while biochar burned at 450 °C has a potassium content of 67.86%. Biochar burned at 350 °C has a chlorine content of 25.35%, while biochar burned at 450 °C has a chlorine content of 24.66%. The percentage of potassium and chlorine decreases as the temperature rises. Furthermore, the phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) content of biochar appear at biochar burned at 450 °C.","PeriodicalId":237717,"journal":{"name":"Applied Research in Science and Technology","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132100161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}