scholarly journals VEGETATION DIVERSITY AND INTENSITY OF PLANT PESTS AND DISEASES IN TWO POLYCULTURE SYSTEMS IN TANGGAMUS DISTRICT

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Sudiono . ◽  
Surjono Hadi Sutjahyo ◽  
Nurheni Wijayanto ◽  
Purnama Hidayat ◽  
Rachman Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Crop Yield ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Crop Management ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Vegetable Crop ◽  
Vegetation Diversity ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Plant Pests ◽  
Plant Pest

Vegetation diversity and intensity of plant pests and diseases in two polyculture systems in Tanggamus District. The vegetable crop management cannot be separated from infestation of plant pest and disease which influences the quality and quantity of crop yield. The pest organism development is influenced by agroecosystem. The objective of this research was to analyze vegetation diversity and intensity of pest and disease in Tanggamus District. Methods used in this research were analysis of vegetation diversity based on Shannon index, percentage of pests damage and diseases incidence. The results showed that the vegetation diversity in polyculture of agriculture typology were 11 plant species with diversity index of 0.64; while in polyculture of agroforestry typology there were 11 plant species with diversity index of 0.74 and both of these indices were less than 1 (H’ < 1). The percentage of pests damage in the polyculture of agriculture larger than polyculture of agroforestry typology ranging from 7.20% to 81.67% and 3.04% to 26.67% respectively. While the incidence of disease in polyculture of agriculture ranging from 0.65% up to 100% and polyculture of agroforestry typology 0.65% up to 68.00%.

scholarly journals Diversity of Insects in Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L) Plantations at Various Altitudes

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Pebi Nurhandani ◽  
Marheni ◽  
Irda Safni ◽  
Setia Sari Girsang
Keyword(s):  
Relative Density ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Pitfall Trap ◽  
Insect Diversity ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Plant Pests ◽  
Evenness Index ◽  
North Sumatra

Recently the improvement of shallot seed quality using true shallot seed has been developed. This research was aimed to know diversity of insects and the role of insects on the cultivation of shallot seeds in various altitudes. This research was conducted in three different districts (Deli Serdang, Simalungun and Toba Samosir districts) in Plant Pests and Diseases Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of North Sumatra, Medan from July 2017 until January 2018. This research used four different insect traps (sweep net, pitfall trap, hand picking, and yellow trap), and repeated for six times. The results showed that insects caught on shallot farmings in Balige highland were 11 orders and 31 families with the highest relative density value was 22.5% and the lowest relative density was 0.35%. The value of insect diversity index of Shannon-Weiner (H') on shallot farming in Balige was 2.72 (moderate) and the value of insect evenness index (E) was 0.71 (high). The insects caught on shallot farming in Pematang Siantar middleland were 11 orders and 22 families with the highest relative density value was 28.7% and the lowest relative density was 0.35%. The value of insect diversity index of Shannon-Weiner (H') on shallot farming in Pematang Siantar 2.42 (moderate) and the value of insect evenness index (E) was 0.71 (high), and on shallot plantations at Lubuk Pakam lowland were 10 orders and 21 families with the highest relative density value was 24.7% and the lowest relative density 0.39%. The value of insect diversity index of Shannon-Weiner (H') was 2.32(moderate) and the value of insect evenness index (E) was 0.85 (high).

scholarly journals Pastoralism in the highest peaks: Role of the traditional grazing systems in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem function in the alpine Himalaya

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245221
Author(s):  
Tenzing Ingty
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Ecosystem Function ◽  
Primary Productivity ◽  
Net Primary Productivity ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Pastoral System ◽  
Evenness Index ◽  
Biodiversity And Ecosystem Function

Rangelands cover around half of the planet’s land mass and provide vital ecosystem services to over a quarter of humanity. The Himalayan rangelands, part of a global biodiversity hotspot is among the most threatened regions in the world. In rangelands of many developing nations policies banning grazing in protected areas is common practice. In 1998, the Indian state of Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalaya, enacted a grazing ban in response to growing anthropogenic pressure in pastures and forests that was presumably leading to degradation of biodiversity. Studies from the region demonstrate the grazing ban has had some beneficial results in the form of increased carbon stocks and regeneration of some species of conservation value but the ban also resulted in negative outcomes such as reduced household incomes, increase in monocultures in lowlands, decreased manure production in a state that exclusively practices organic farming, spread of gregarious species, and a perceived increase in human wildlife conflict. This paper explores the impact of the traditional pastoral system on high elevation plant species in Lachen valley, one of the few regions of Sikkim where the grazing ban was not implemented. Experimental plots were laid in along an elevation gradient in grazed and ungrazed areas. Ungrazed areas are part of pastures that have been fenced off (preventing grazing) for over a decade and used by the locals for hay formation. I quantified plant species diversity (Species richness, Shannon index, Simpson diversity index, and Pielou evenness index) and ecosystem function (above ground net primary productivity ANPP). The difference method using movable exlosure cages was used in grazing areas to account for plant ANPP eaten and regrowth between grazing periods). The results demonstrate that grazing significantly contributes to greater plant species diversity (Species richness, Shannon index, Simpson diversity index, and Pielou evenness index) and ecosystem function (using above ground net primary productivity as an indicator). The multidimensional scaling and ANOSIM (Analysis of Similarities) pointed to significant differences in plant species assemblages in grazed and ungrazed areas. Further, ecosystem function is controlled by grazing, rainfall and elevation. Thus, the traditional transhumant pastoral system may enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function. I argue that a complete restriction of open grazing meet neither conservation nor socioeconomic goals. Evidence based policies are required to conserve the rich and vulnerable biodiversity of the region.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of soursop seed (Annona muricata L.) agains Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Rama Ginanjar Gilang ◽  
Nenet Susniahti ◽  
Danar Dono
Keyword(s):  
Effective Dose ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Mung Bean ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Callosobruchus Maculatus ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Random Design ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Plant Pests ◽  
Plant Pest

Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) one of the main pests that cause damage to mung beans in storage areas. This research was conducted to determine the effective dose from soursop seed (Annona muricata) powder resulting mortality and emphasizing the amount of imago on the first-generation C. Maculatus. This research was conducted at Plant Pest Laboratory, Department of Plant Pests and diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor using experimental method of Complete Random Design (CRD) with 6 treatments and 5 replications. The treatments were tested using 5 doses of A. muricata seed powder with 1 grams, 3 grams, 5 grams, 7 grams, and 9 grams doses, and added with control or without treatment. The results showed that the dose of 5 grams A. muricata seed powder showed the mortality of C. maculatus  by 94% at 8 days after infestation, emphasizing the amount of eggs which is placed  C. maculatus of mungbean seed 77,64%. Emphasis on the emergence of the first generation of imago in the mung bean seeds is 74.67%. The lowest of loss weight mung beed seed amount 1,33%.Keywords: Annona muricata, Callosobruchus maculatus, Soursop Seed Powder, Mortality

scholarly journals Refugia Ditinjau Dari Konsep Gulma Pengganggu Dan Upaya Konservasi Musuh Alami

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Asyik Nur Allifah AF ◽  
Rosmawati Rosmawati ◽  
Zamrin Jamdin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Enemies ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Exotic Plants ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Plant Pests ◽  
Plant Pest ◽  
Plant Area

Weed is a part of OPT (Plant Disturbing Organism) besides plant pests and diseases. Weeds cause damage slowly, due to competition with cultivated plants to obtain nutrients, water, light, CO2 and growing space. Weeds are harmful and disturbing so humans try to control them. From various aspects of life both health, aesthetics, environment and the field of farming, weeds can interfere with natural habitat and beauty. Weeds are always considered as exotic plants or migrants that are invasive and potentially disrupt the local environment. However, not all weeds play a negative and potentially disturbing role. Weeds are also able to provide a comfortable habitat for the development of natural enemies in the agrosecosystem. Refugia is a weed plant area that can provide shelter, food sources or other resources for natural enemies such as predators and parasitoid. Efforts to conserve natural enemies using refugia are one alternative to controlling plant pest organisms such as pests. Keywords: Refugia, Weeds, Conservation, Natural Enemies

scholarly journals Plant pest surveillance: from satellites to molecules

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gonçalo Silva ◽  
Jenny Tomlinson ◽  
Nawaporn Onkokesung ◽  
Sarah Sommer ◽  
Latifa Mrisho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Plant Pests ◽  
The Past ◽  
Plant Pest ◽  
The Impact

Plant pests and diseases impact both food security and natural ecosystems, and the impact has been accelerated in recent years due to several confounding factors. The globalisation of trade has moved pests out of natural ranges, creating damaging epidemics in new regions. Climate change has extended the range of pests and the pathogens they vector. Resistance to agrochemicals has made pathogens, pests, and weeds more difficult to control. Early detection is critical to achieve effective control, both from a biosecurity as well as an endemic pest perspective. Molecular diagnostics has revolutionised our ability to identify pests and diseases over the past two decades, but more recent technological innovations are enabling us to achieve better pest surveillance. In this review, we will explore the different technologies that are enabling this advancing capability and discuss the drivers that will shape its future deployment.

scholarly journals Analysis of vegetation diversity at urban forest Balai Wilayah Sungai (BWS) II Medan

2021 ◽  
Vol 912 (1) ◽  
pp. 012058
Author(s):  
H Arinah ◽  
J Sutiawan
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Urban Forests ◽  
Combination Method ◽  
Tree Level ◽  
Vegetation Density ◽  
Species Diversity Index ◽  
Vegetation Diversity

Abstract The urban forest is part of the public green open space (RTH) formed from tree vegetation that affects temperature and humidity and reduces wind speed to provide comfort for residents in the vicinity. One of the urban forests in Medan is the Balai Wilayah Sungai (BWS) II Medan. Therefore, vegetation density has an influence on temperature and which affects the quality of urban forests. This study aimed to identify the structure and composition of the BWS II Medan urban forest vegetation. The vegetation analysis method used in this study is a combination method between the path method and the plotline method. The vegetation data that has been obtained is then processed to obtain the Important Value Index (IVI) and the Plant Species Diversity Index (H’). The results showed that the woody plants found in the urban forest of BWS II Medan were 20 species with the composition of seedlings of four species (26 individuals), saplings of twelve species (49 individuals), poles of eleven species (39 individuals) and trees of ten species (141 individuals). The species that dominates at the tree level is Trembesi (Samanea saman), with an IVI value of 118.16%. Meanwhile, the dominant plant species at the seedling, sapling, and pole levels were Mahoni (Swietenia mahagoni), with IVI values of 78.67%, 55.73%, and 103.62, respectively. Therefore, the level of diversity in the BWS II Medan Urban Forest for saplings is classified as moderate, while seedlings, poles, and trees are classified as low.

Synergies and tradeoffs in natural regulation of crop pests and diseases under plant species diversification

2021 ◽  
pp. 105658
Author(s):  
Alain Ratnadass ◽  
Jacques Avelino ◽  
Paula Fernandes ◽  
Philippe Letourmy ◽  
Régis Babin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Crop Pests ◽  
Species Diversification ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Natural Regulation

scholarly journals Effect of exotic tree plantation on floristic composition and phytodiversity of Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Gazi Mosharof Hossain ◽  
ABM Enayet Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Natural Forest ◽  
Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Tree Plantation ◽  
Exotic Tree ◽  
Index Value

Effect of exotic tree plantation on floristic composition and phytodiversity status of Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary of Bangladesh was studied. A total of 309 vascular plant species under 245 genera belonging to 83 families were found to constitute the vascular flora of the studied area. The maximum number of species (298) with the highest Shannon-Weiner diversity index value (3.882±0.090) was recorded from natural forest, which was followed by 194 and 165 plant species with 3.441±0.205 and 3.398±0.103 diversity index values recorded from Tectona and Acacia plantation sites respectively. The minimum number of plant species (142) with the lowest diversity index value (2.999±0.152) was recorded from Eucalyptus plantation site. The collected data on the selected forest sites of Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary showed the trends of gradual decrease in floristic composition and phytodivesity status of three plantation sites (Tectona to Acacia to Eucalyptus) in respect to natural forest, which indicated that exotic tree plantations might have negative impact on floristic composition and phytodiversity of this semi-tropical forest area and the fast-growing exotic tree plantation of Acacia and Eucalyptus should be avoided for sustainable development of Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary.Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 3(2): 33-47, 2014 (December)

scholarly journals Effects of grazing on plant species diversity and above ground biomass in a Trans- Himalayan Rangeland

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Pokharel ◽  
Madhu Chhetri ◽  
Chiranjibi P Upadhyaya
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Above Ground Biomass ◽  
Ground Biomass ◽  
Grazing Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Palatable Species

Limited information is available on the species composition, above ground biomass and its relations to grazing in a trans-Himalayan rangeland. Its assessment is essential for long term conservation and management. In the present study, we compared species composition, phenology, diversity index and biomass between controlled (without grazing) and open (free grazing) plots to assess the effects of grazing in the selected experimental sites of Upper Mustang during July and November 2005. Species encountered were classified as high, medium, low and non palatable and in three life form categories-grasses, shrubs and forbs. The experimental sites are dominated by forbs (80%) followed by grasses (15%) and shrubs (5%). Disturbance caused by grazing affects the phenological characteristics of the plant community. Result also reveals that species diversity, maximum possible diversity, evenness and species richness was higher in the grazed plots during July and November. A comparison of the aboveground biomass in July showed that mean percentage biomass of high, medium and low palatable species is higher in ungrazed plots. In November, the percentage biomass of only medium palatable species was higher in ungrazed plots and rest of the category is higher in grazed plots. Significant difference in July, a peak growing seasons for most of the plant species in the region reveals that the pasture has impact of livestock grazing. Keywords: Biomass, diversity, grazing effect, rangeland, species Banko Janakari: A journal of forestry information for Nepal Vol.17(1) 2007 pp.25-31

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