Sintesis Nanopartikel Perak Menggunakan Ekstrak Daun Kluwak Pangium edule Reinw Sebagai Bioreduktor dan Uji Aktivitasnya Sebagai Antioksidan

Silver nanoparticles have been synthesized using kluwak leaf extract (Pangium edule Reinw) as bioreductor and antioxidant activity assay. The nanoparticles formed were monitored by observing UV-Vis absorption and characterized by using FTIR, PSA, XRD and SEM instruments. The result of functional group characterization with FTIR show that the functional groups OH, C = O, C-O and CH2 act as Ag+ reducing agent. The size of silver nanoparticles was determined by using Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) and the result show average particle size distribution of 93.2 nm. Morphology of AgNp were observed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-Ray Difraction (XRD) analysis show result of 51,78 nm. The antioxidant activity was shown by in kluwak leaf extract and silver nanoparticles with IC50 values respectively 831,33 ppm dan 1493,09 ppm.

Karakteristik Fenotipik dan Pengelompokan Jagung Pulut Hibrida Zea mays L. Hasil Persilangan Puncak

This research is the phenotypic characteristics and grouping of hybrid waxy corn Zea mays L. product of the top cross had been carried out in the experimental plant Indonesian Cereals Research Institute (ICERI) in Maros South Sulawesi. This research aims to determine the phenotypic characters of the hybrid of waxy corn Zea mays L. product of the top cross and grouping based on its phenotypic characteristics. This research used a randomized block design (RBD) with 17 th treatments (corn strains) and three replications. Waxy corn strains used were: URI 1 (G8), G8G1, G8G2, G8G3, G8G4, G8G5, G8G6, G8G7, Soppeng (G10), G10G1, G10G2, G10G3, G10G4, G10G5, G10G6, G10G7, and Paramitha.. All data (qualitative and quantitative) are arranged in binary tables and grouped using the NTSYST program. The observations show that the data obtained comes from 14 quantitative characters and 17 qualitative characters. Quantitative data from 14 characters were tested and the results of 10 characters were significantly different and the other 4 were not significantly different. The grouping results show that the 17 corn strains studied formed 3 groups at the similarity coefficient of 0.76. Soppeng's corn is different from the others.

Pengaruh Pemberian Probiotik Terenkapsulasi Pada Pakan Ayam Petelur Terhadap Kolesterol telur Ayam

This study aims to determine the effect of probiotic administration encapsulated on the cholesterol content of egg laying eggs. Probiotics are given to laying hens (phase layer), once a day for 4 weeks orally. In this study a completely randomized design (CRD) was used with three treatments, namely, probiotic encapsulated lactic acid bacteria (BAL) (E1), commercial probiotics (E2), and without probiotics (E0) with 4 replications. The variables observed in this study were encapsulated probiotic viability, egg weight (g), egg index (%), and total egg cholesterol content (mg / g). The results showed that the viability of probiotic bacteria decreased by 3.34 cfu / g after 4 weeks of storage at 4OC. Average egg weight at E0; E1; and E2 are 62.63 g, 62.67 g, and 64.15 g. Average egg index at E0; E1; and E2 are 71.13%, 75.54%, and 77.2%. The average cholesterol content at E0; E1; and E2 is 3.75 mg / g, 3.25 mg / g and 3.25 mg / g. The administration of encapsulated probiotics did not affect the quality of egg weight but it affected the egg index and total cholesterol content of egg laying eggs.

Kondisi Barang di Pulau Baranglompo dan Bone Batang Berdasarkan Tabel Kesehatan Karang

The structure of wing scales in four species of papilionid butterflies were The research about the condition of coral reefs in Baranglompo and Bone Batang island was conducted in January to April 2016 based on “Coralwatch” table. The aim of this study was to determine health condition of coral reefs in Baranglompo and Bone Batang island. The data was obtained in the south, west, and north at a depth of 3 meters and 10 meter using Line Intercept Transect (LIT) method along 100 meters of both islands. The health condition of coral reefs was obtained from four coral colony types specifically Branching, Massive, Tabulate, and Soft coral using Coralwatch method. The results of this study showed that the health condition of coral reefs in Baranglompo and Bone Batang islands was still relatively equal. At a depth of 3 meters, the most healthy coral colony was dominated by branching corals while at a depth of 10 meters dominated by massive corals. However, the average value of coral colors indicating coral condition showed that the health condition of coral reefs in Baranglompo was higher than that in Bone Batang island. High anthropogenic impacts were observed by the trash commonly found in Baranglompo island, many fish bombings also found in Bone Batang island. This study recommend that the health condition of coral reefs in Baranglompo island was greater than that in Bone Batang island.

Analisis Anatomi dan Trikoma Tanaman Obat Dandang Gendis Clinacanthus nutans (Burm. f.) Lindau

Research on the analysis of the anatomy of the stomatal and trichomes of the medicinal plant Dandang Gendis Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau in Makassar City. This study aims to determine the anatomical structure of the stomatal and trichomes of longitudinal cross-section of leaves that are used as herbal medicines. This research method was used to spread acetone to obtain stomatal prints on the leaf surface, the data were analyzed descriptively. The results of the analysis of the anatomy of the stomatal and trichomes of leaves of the medicinal plant Dandang Gendis Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau was a diacytic type of stomatal, the spread of stomatal was only found on the surface of the abaxial leaf including the apple type. The number of abaxial stomatal was 160 stomatal/mm2. The number of epidermal cells was 748 epidermis/mm2 and abaxial 504 epidermis/mm2, stomatal index 23.95%, and stomatal size 159.26 µm. On the adaxial and abaxial surfaces of the leaves of Dandang Gendis Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau, glandular and lithocyst trichomes were encountered.

Analisis Rendemen dan Skrining Fitokimia Ekstrak Cacing Laut Eunice siciliensis

Sea worms have enormous potential to be used as alternative food ingredients because they have a fairly high protein content. The Research of the analysis yield and phytomomic compounds of Eunice Siciliensis marine worms has never been done. An effort to develop Eunice siciliensis sea worm-based alternative food ingredients is important to do phytochemical screening. This study aims to identify phytochemical compounds found in Eunice siciliensis marine worms and find out their benefits for health. This study was analyzed descriptively. The results showed that extract yield was 17.97% and Eunice siciliensis sea worm extract contained alkalaoid, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids / steroids, and tannins.

Coastal Forest vegetation of Sabutung Island South Sulawesi

Research about coastal forest vegetation in Sabutung island has been conducted.The aim of this research was to make an inventory of native species, introduced speciesand invasive spesies of plant in Sabutungisland. Sampling activities conducted withpurposive sampling method.Data collected with noted the plant species that foundduring exploring the island. All sample are photographed. Unidentified sample werecollected and identified in Marine and Environmental laboratory, Department ofBiology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Hasanuddin University.Identification of the sample conducted based on: An Annotated Check-List of TheVascular Plants of The South China Sea and Its Shores by Turner et al. (2000) and Mangrove Guidebook for Southeast Asia by Wim Giesen et al. (2007)for coastal forestspecies; Tropical flowering plants: a guide to identification and cultivation by KirstenAlbrecht Llamas (2003) for introduced species andNonnative Invasive Plants of PacificCoast Forest. A Field Guide for Identification oleh Gray et al. (2011) and Guide to TheNaturalized and Invasive Plants of Southeast Asia by Arne Witt (2017) for invasivespecies. Data were analysed descriptively and displayed in tabular form. Antropogenicimpact i.e: land conversion and increased population were also discussed. From theresults of the study were recorded as many as 221 species of plants in Sabutung Island.Mostly dominated by ornamental plants and cultivated (introduced) plants with 131species of 46 tribes followed by native species with 67 species from 34 tribes. Invasivespecies were recorded with at least 19 species from 8 tribes. Nonetheless, invasivespecies are widespread and dominate space in almost all parts of the island. Most of thecoastal forest on Sabutung Island has been lost due to land conversion to settlementsand garden/plantation.

System Dynamic Model for Lake’s Water Flow: A Case Of Situ Binong, Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia

This study aims to develop a dynamic system model that describes the relationship ofwater, socio-economic, and water resources (lake size) sub-systems in Situ Binong. In addition,this study also aims to make predictions of water resources conditions (lake size) Situ Binong forthe next 5 years. The model is prepared using a dynamic system approach. The Situ Binong waterflow model is available water resources consisting of 3 sub-systems namely natural water flowsub-systems, socio-economic, and water resources Situ Binong. The result of the research showsthat the requirement of Situ Binong water resources every year is increasing so that the volume ofSitu Binong is decreasing. In addition, the volume of water resources Situ Binong influenced bysupply and demand. Supply comes from domestic waste and natural water flow such asprecipitation, infiltration and surface flow. While demand comes from WTP intake, irrigation, andevaporation.

Growth of Candida sp and Aspergillus sp from Bronchoscopy Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients on Bran Media

Pulmonary tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis become ahealth problem in Indonesia. The chronic nature of this disease is further exacerbated ifit is accompanied by fungal infection such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus sp.,which is usually remains undiagnosed and thus untreated. Culture techniques can beused to identify Candida sp and Aspergillus sp from bronchoscopy. Fungal culturemedia in laboratory containing high carbohydrate source, nitrogen source are requiredfor the growth. This nutrient can be found in bran that contains high carbohydrates,proteins, fats, vitamins, and crude fiber. So that bran can be used as raw material for alternative fungal growth media. The purpose of this study was to increase bran as amedium for the growth of Candida sp and Aspergillus sp isolated from bronchoscopy ofpulmonary TB patients. This study included bran collection, preparation of bran media,inoculation bronchoscopy on bran media, observation of fungal growth. Colonies ofCandida sp and Aspergillus sp were confirmed microscopically. The results showed thatCandida sp and Aspergillus sp grew on both media, Bekatul Dextrose Agar and PotatoDextrose Agar. The conclusion of this study is that bran can be used as a medium forfungal growth. Bran media can be used as an alternative media to replace syntheticmedia to grow Candida sp and Aspergillus sp isolated from bronchial rinses.

Composition and Density of Fouling Organism on the Wood Harbour at Karang-Karangan, Bua District, Luwu Regency

The Research on Composition and Abundance of Biofouling Biota at Woodenpier at Karang-Karangan Beach Bua Sub-district of Luwu Regency was conducted from December 2016-June 2017. The purpose of this research is to know the types of macrobiofouling, and the abundance of macrobiofouling on the wooden pier on the Beach Coral-Karangan, Bua Sub-district, Luwu Regency. Sampling method using a quadrant plot and performed two data retrieves on the poles of wooden pier which were either exposed or unexpressed by water with 12 point stations. The results showed there were 8 species of 6 families: Saccostrea sp (ostreidae), Saccostrea cucullata (Ostreidae), Littoraria scabra (Littorinidae), Thais rufotincta (Muricidae), Septifer sp (Mytilidea), Cladophora glomerata (Cladophoraceae), Balanus sp (Balanidae), and Haemocinus sp (Planopilumnidae). Saccostrea sp has the highest average abundance ofmacrobiofouling on exposed wooden pier (223 ind/m 2). The lowest abundance of Thais rufotincta and Haemocinus sp (1 ind/m2), respectively.