Effects of Media and Plant Growth Regulators on Mini-Tuber Yield of Granola Cultivar of Potato in Aeroponics System

<p>Potato is a perennial plant (<em>Solanum tuberosum L</em>.) in the nightshade family, which is one of the most developed and competitive vegetable crops compared to other vegetables. Furthermore, its production could not meet the increasing demand, which led to very intensive research and development programs. This research aims to examine the effect of nutrients and growth regulators on the yield of mini-tuber in the aeroponic system and to determine the best type of nutrient, as well as the type and concentration of plant growth regulators to increase mini-tubers yield in an aeroponics system. This experiment has been carried out experimentally using a split-split plot design. The main plots were the types of nutrient media, which consisted of Grow More-modified nutrient and AB-Mix nutrient. The sub-plots were the types of plant growth regulator (PGR), which consisted of BAP and GA₃, while the sub-sub-plot were the concentrations of PGR, which consisted of 0; 5; 10; 15; 20 and 25 µM. Each combination of treatments was repeated three times. The results showed that the use of media type, PGR and PGR concentration affected the formation and yield of Granola cultivar of potato mini-tubers. Knols grown in AB-Mix nutrient medium supplemented with 20 µM GA₃ resulted in the best mini-tuber formation, as shown by the average number of mini-tubers of 8.33, the total weight of mini-tubers of 21.38 g and the average mini-tuber diameter of 13.05 mm.</p>

Intensifikasi Pekarangan dengan Tanaman Obat sebagai Ecotherapy dan Peningkat Imunitas

<p align="justify"><em>Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can be transmitted between humans through coughing or sneezing. The application of health protocols and increased immunity is an effort to prevent COVID-19 infection. Intensification of home garden with immune-boosting medical plants have several benefits, that are the fulfillment of household needs of immune-boosting medical plants, overcome the soaring price of immune-boosting medical plants and as physical activity and community ecotherapy to increase immunity. Community service with theme intensification of home garden with immune-boosting medical plants and as ecotherapy was carried out in Mojolaban Sub-district, Sukoharjo. The community service aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of the community related to the intensification of home garden medical plants that can be used as ecotherapy. This activity was conducted by extension and training methods to representatives of two Farmer Women’s Groups, namely KWT Sri Rejeki and KWT Mekar Sari. Participants of this community activity look enthusiastic to follow each activity. The team of community service activity in Mojolaban Sub-district also handed over tools and materials in form of planting media, fertilizers, medical plants seed (turmeric, ginger, temulawak and lemongrass) to KWT Sri Rejeki and KWT Mekar Sari for starting the intensification of home garden with immune-boosting medical plants. This community service increases the knowledge of the community in Mojolaban Sub-district about the intensification of home gardens with immune-boosting medical plants, the community is also enthusiastic to conduct home garden intensification with immune-boosting medical plants after knowing of benefits that will be obtained</em><em>.</em></p>

Optimasi Dosis Pupuk Kandang Ayam dan NPK pada Budidaya Kubis Bunga (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis L.)

<p><em>Cauliflower is one of the vegetables for consumers. The demand for cauliflower was rising so it must be scaled up with fertilizer. The purpose of this study was to study the effect of chicken manure and NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of cauliflower. The study was conducted in Sukasenang Village, Banyuresmi Sub-district, Garut Regency from July to August 2019. The study used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) in two factors each of the 3 rates with 2 replications. The first factor was the rates of chicken manure which consisted of 0, 10 and 20 tons ha^-1; the second factor was NPK fertilizer which consists of 0, 100 and 200 kg ha^-1. The parameter of this research was plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, weight and diameter crud. The results showed that there was no interaction between the chicken manure and NPK fertilizer. The treatment of 20 tons ha^-1 chicken manure affected the variable plant height, the number of leaves and leaf area. The rates of 200 kg ha^-1 NPK fertilizer had affected plant height, number of leaves, weight and diameter crud.</em></p>

Budidaya Terung Ungu di Pekarangan di Desa Ciawijapura Kecamatan Susukan Lebak Kabupaten Cirebon

<p><em>Yard land can be used as a family food barn. One of the efforts to overcome the limitations of land is by cultivating in a limited place (bag culture system) such as polybags, pots or used buckets. In Ciawijapura Village, Susukan Lebak </em><em>Sub-district, Cirebon Regency, purple eggplant is commonly cultivated in dry land, as well as in yards. This Community Service Program (</em><em>Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat/PKM) is aimed at increasing the knowledge of</em><em> Family Welfare Building Motivation Team (</em><em>Tim Penggerak Pembinaan Kesejahteraan Keluarga/TP-PKK</em><em>) cadres and members of Farmer Women Group </em><em>(</em><em>Kelompok Wanita Tani</em><em>/KWT</em><em>) Al Istiqomah about cultivating purple eggplant in a bag culture system. The methods used are training and mentoring. The evaluation results showed that there was a significant increase in knowledge between before and after the training, that is, from 73% to 89% of the total expected value. The participants were able to understand the difference between cultivating purple eggplant on land and in a bag culture system.</em></p>

Peningkatan Kapasitas dan Mutu Produk Brownies Tempe di Industri Rumah Tangga (IRT) “Browniesta” melalui Introduksi Teknologi Tepat Guna

<p><em>Tempeh had been recognized worldwide as a superfood. In Pengkok Village, Kedawung Sub-district, Sragen Regency, there were several traditional tempeh producers which supply fresh tempeh around Kedawung Sub-district. Tempeh produced in this area was also used as raw material for brownies production. "BROWNIESTA" is a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) which produces brownies made from tempeh. The demand of tempeh brownies was high, but it was difficult for SME "BROWNIESTA" to fulfill the demand due to the lack number of ovens. In addition, packaging, labels and the quality of the products had been unstable due to limited understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) concept in food production. This community service introduced appropriate technology for SME "BROWNIESTA" in the form of: 1) introduction of gas-fired ovens, 2) introduction of packaging and labels and 3) GMP training according to BPOM guidelines. Partners actively participated in providing materials for the introduced oven trials, providing materials and tools for evaluation of product sensory quality improvement and facilitating the implementation of GMP training. Based on the evaluation results, the sensory quality of brownies produced using the introduced oven had increased as indicated by its softer texture and smoother crust that is not caramelized. The product was also packaged properly with product information on the label attached to the packaging. Oven introduction also increased the production capacity up to 150%. SME “BROWNIESTA” implemented better food production practices after completing GMP training. Therefore, it could be concluded that the introduction of appropriate technology in SME "BROWNIESTA" increase the capacity and quality of the tempeh brownies products</em><em>.</em></p>

Modifikasi Model Edukasi di Masa Pandemi untuk Menjaga Ketaatan Diet dan Minum Obat Pasien Diabetes Melitus

<em>Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) as a partner has a clinic for patients with chronic diseases with regular inspections and education. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common disease in PMI clinic, with main problems are diet style and medicine compliance. The pandemic has caused the clinic activities stopped; so it is necessary to modify the patients’ educational methods. Limitations in face-to-face education during pandemic, could be overcome by digital-based education. Community service activities were carried out through the identification of partner problems; collecting data on patients or patients' families with WhatsApp numbers, making scripts followed by making videos; distributing the video via Google Drive and Youtube and ended with a discussion session via WhatsApp group. The education contents include menus preparation and managing macronutrient intake and public education in medicine compliance. Changes in knowledge was measured from the results of the pretest and posttest related to the material. The results showed an increase in knowledge of good menu preparation to meet the needs of both macronutrients and micronutrients as well as knowledge of the correct use of diabetes drugs by 20%. These results indicated that the use of video and digital education through WhatsApp group can be an alternative of patients education during pandemic.</em>

Pastel Tutup Daging Ayam dan Daun Kelor sebagai Pemberian Makanan Tambahan Balita Stunting di Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang: Kajian Nilai Gizi, Mutu Protein dan Daya Terima

<p><em>Stunting</em><em> is a growth problem caused by insufficient intake of nutrients for a long time.</em> <em>Casserole as supplementary feeding expected to be able handle stunting. Objective of this study was to examine the characteristics of the nutritional fact, protein quality and acceptance of casserole</em><em> using Completely Randomized Design<strong>. </strong>There were 15 semi-trained panelists involved in the organoleptic tests. There were 5 stunted toddlers as the result of purposive sampling that tested to the acceptance of casserole as supplementary feeding. The research was conducted at the Dinoyo Puskesmas, Ketawanggede Village, Malang City, from 15 to 21 September 2020. The parameters were organoleptic test, best treatment, nutritional fact and acceptability<strong>. </strong>The data were analyzed with Microsoft Office Excel 2007. The treatments were P1 (95% chicken and 5% Moringa oleifera) and P2 (85% chicken and 15% Moringa oleifera). The results of the test organoleptic hedonic showed that P1 and P2 had a faded yellow color, the taste of P1 was savory and P2 was very tasty, the aromas of P1 and P2 were less pleasant and unpleasant, the textures of P1 and P2 were rather soft and tender. The hedonic organoleptic test results showed the color, taste, aroma and texture P1 and P2 in the average of panelists like. The conclusion the average acceptance of casserole as supplementary feeding is 65% due to the taste and texture that is less liked the toddlers.</em></p>

Peranan Amelioran Pupuk Organik terhadap Hasil Padi pada Musim Tanam Kedua di Lahan Kering Ngawen Gunungkidul Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

<em>Rice</em><em> </em><em>cultivation</em><em> in the second growing season in dry land at Gunungkidul Special Region of Yogyakarta requires additional irrigation and improvement of physical, chemical and biological soil properties. This study aimed to determine the role of organic fertilizer ameliorant on rice yields during second growing season in dry land. The research was conducted in Sambirejo Watusigar Ngawen Gunungkidul Special Region of Yogyakarta during second growing season from March to July 2019. The study used a Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with 3 treatments in the form of no ameliorant, ameliorant of 2 tons ha^-1 and ameliorant 4 tons ha^-1, with 5 replications. The results showed that the use of ameliorant 2 tons ha^-1 produced rice 5.64 ton ha^-1 and ameliorant 4 tons ha^-1 produced rice 6.04 ton ha^-1, which was significantly higher than without ameliorant which only produced 5.29 ton ha^-1 of rice.</em>