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Inventarisasi Tumbuhan Akuatik Berpotensi Fitoremediator Air Limbah Industri di Waduk Bunder Gresik
Full text linkThe Bunder Reservoir Ecosystem is composed of various components, both biotic and abiotic. One of the components contained in the reservoir is aquatic plants as phytoremediator for wastewater. The aquatic plant inventory in the Bunder Reservoir aims to determine the diversity of aquatic plant species that have the potential to phytoremediate industrial waste. The research design was descriptive qualitative exploratory. Aquatic plant species were collected using a subjective estimates method with visual techniques. In the waters of the Bunder Reservoir, 17 species of aquatic plants from 13 families were found, including 11 emergent types, 1 free floating, 4 rooted floating, and 1 submersed. Types that have the potential to act as phytoremediators for inorganic waste in the metal categories are A. philoxeroides, A. sessilis, Cyperus sp. Hygrophila sp., I. carnea, I. aquatic, L. perpusilla, N. nucifera, Nymphaea sp., N. indica, P. barbata, and T. latifolia. The aquatic plant that has the potential for phytoremediator of pesticide waste is L. adscenden. While S. sesban tends to remove oil pollutants. Organic waste degrading species consist of T. latifolia, L. perpusilla, I.aquatica, Cyperus sp., And Brachiaria s
Inventarisasi Jenis-Jenis Anggrek di Kawasan Banyak Angkrem dan Kedung Kopong, Kecamatan Salaman, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah
No full textBanyak Angkrem and Kedung Kopong are medium lowland tropical rain forest areas where many types of orchids can be found. This study aims to determine the types and diversity of orchids found in the area of Banyak Angkrem and Kedung Kopong. Data was collected using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) method with a radius to the right and to the left 5 m from the observation path with a research area 6.24 ha. The results showed that in the two areas found 15 species of orchids consisting of 10 species of epiphytic orchids (Acriopsis lilifolia, Agrostophyllum laxum, Bulbophyllum sp 1, Bulbophyllum sp 2, Dendrobium sagittatum, Dendrobium sp, Oberonia lotsyana, Pholidota sp, Polystaschya concreta, Vanila. planifolia) and 5 species of terrestrial orchids (Geodorum densivelorum, Malaxis ophrydis, Malaxis sp, Nervilia plicata, Perystilus goodyroides). The level of diversity (H ') of orchids in the two regions is classified as moderate with an H' value of 2.2
Pengaruh Ketinggian Tempat Tumbuh Terhadap Kandungan Fitokimia dan Antioksidan Ekstrak Akar Sawi Langit (Vernonia cinerea L.)
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the effect of altitude on the phytochemical and antioxidant content of sawi langit (Vernonia cinerea L.) root. Sawi langit is a herbaceous plant that has potential as a medicinal plant. This plant can thrive in the tropics. In this study, sawi langit were taken from three altitudes, namely <400 masl, 401-800 masl and >801 masl in the Banyumas, central Java. The sample used was sawi langit root which was extracted using 3 types of solvents (methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexan). Phytochemical tests showed positive results of the content of flavonoid, alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids and saponins compounds in the extract of sawi langit root from the three altitude with differences effectiveness of each solvent. At an altitude of <400 masl and extraction using methanol resulted strong antioxidant activity with an IC50 value 78.56 ± 3.2 μg/ml compared to an altitude of 401-800 masl and >801 mas
Uji Cemaran Mikroba Pada Air Yang Digunakan Untuk Mencuci Peralatan Makan Oleh Pedagang Kaki Lima di Sekitar UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Full text linkThe condition of eating places such as street vendors will determine the level of food hygiene, including the water used to wash food utensils. This study aimed to determine the number of microbes and identify Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. on the water that was used to wash tableware by street vendors around UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. Water samples before and after being used to wash tableware were obtained from 4 street vendors. The number of microbes in the sample was tested by the Total Plate Count (TPC) and Most Probable Number (MPN) methods, Escherichia coli was identified using Eosin Methylene Blue Agar (EMB) media, and Salmonella sp. was identified using Salmonella-Shigella agar (SSA) and Triple Sugar Iron agar (TSIA) media. Based on the results of TPC test, the water sample before being used to wash tableware had the lowest and highest values that were 3.0 x 102 Cfu/ml and 9.8 x 105 Cfu/ml, respectively, while the water sample after being used to wash tableware had the lowest and highest values that were 4.0 x 102 Cfu/ml and 3.5 x 105 Cfu/ml, respectively. In the MPN test, the water sample before being used to wash tableware had the lowest and highest values that were 15/100ml and 26 100/ml, respectively, while the water sample after being used to wash tableware had the lowest and highest values that were 72/100 ml and 271/ 100 ml, respectively. Escherichia coli was detected in all samples 1&3 while in sample 2 Escherichia coli was detected in the water before it was detected the genus Enterobacter and in samples 4 the genus Enterobacter was detected and all samples water used to wash tableware of street vendors was positive for Salmonella
Eksplorasi Jenis Jamur Makroskopis di Kawasan Bukit Gatan Kabupaten Musi Rawas Provinsi Sumatera Selatan
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the types of macroscopic fungi in Bukit Gatan, Musi Rawas Regency, and Abiotic Factors found in Bukit Gatan, Musi Rawas Regency. This research is descriptive, direct observation at the location of Bukit Gatan, Musi Rawas Regency by using the method of exploring with one hiking trail. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The type of fungus in the hiking trail are 2 divisions namely Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. The Basidiomycota Division found 7 orders, 12 families, 15 genera and 19 species, namely Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus pulmonarius, Leptiota brunneoincarnata, Marasmius candidus, Schizophyllum commune, Entoloma procerum, Ganoderma l, Ganoderma lucidum, Leptiota brunneoincarnata, Marasmius candidus, Schizophyllum commune, Entoloma procerum, Ganoderma l, Ganoderma lucidum, Leptiota brunneoincarnata, Marasmius candidus, Schizophyllum commune, Entoloma procerum, Ganoderma l, Ganoderma lucidum, Earliverus gustulus sacraicusus , Clitocybe salmonilamella, Phallus indusiatus, Coltricia cinamomea, and Coltricia perennis. Ascomycota Division produces 2 orders, 2 families, 3 genera and 3 species namely Cookeina sulcipes, Daldinia conentria, and Xylaria longipes. The abiotic factors are the temperature of 29-31 ° C, pH between 6-7, humidity of 30-70%, light intensity of 200 lux and height of 72-241 masl
Pengaruh Pemberian Calcitriol terhadap Kadar Limfosit pada Tikus Putih (Rattus norvegicus) Galur Wistar Jantan yang Dipapar Asap Rokok
Full text linkThe health impact for active and passive smokers is damage to the organs and respiratory tract. The body organs initially experience inflammation which increases the number of white blood cells, one of which is an increase in lymphocytes. One of the efforts to reduce the damage caused free radical by cigarette smoke is by consuming Calcitriol. Objective: To determine the effect of presenting Calcitriol on lymphocyte levels in male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) exposed to cigarette smoke. Methods: This type of research is a pure experimental (true-experiment) using a pre and post-test research design with a control group design to check lymphocyte levels in male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus). 24 rats were divided into 6 groups simultaneously. Random, namely the control group 1 (exposed to cigarette smoke and not given Calcitriol), group 2 (exposed to cigarette smoke and not given Calcitriol), placebo control group (exposed to cigarette smoke and given olive oil), treatment 1 (exposed to cigarette smoke and given Calcitriol with a dose of 0.25 µgr / head), treatment 2 (exposed to cigarette smoke and given Calcitriol at a dose of 0.5 µgr / head) and treatment 3 (exposed to cigarette smoke and given Calcitriol at a dose of 1 µgr / head). Results: Paired t-test lymphocyte levels showed evidence that stated (p <0.05) in the K2 group (p = 0.014), the K3 group (p = 0.049), the P1 group (p = 0.012) and the P3 group (0.001) . Meanwhile, group K1 (p = 0.115) and group P2 (p = 0.066) had no statistical difference. Conclusion: Calcitriol administration can reduce lymphocyte levels in male Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke
Penggunaan Ruang Terbuka Hijau di Hotel Bintang Lima di Yogyakarta Sebagai Habitat Burung
Full text linkThe presence of green open space in a city plays an important role in ecological functions, one of which has the potential to become a birds habitat. Plant composition in GOS plays an important role in the use of habitat by birds. Studies on the presence of GOS as birds habitat are still growing. In this study, the use of GOS in five-star hotels in Yogyakarta as birds habitat is examined. The study was conducted in February-March and June 2020 at the GOS of Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel, Sheraton Mustika Resort & Spa, and the edge of the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta property. The method used is IPA, birds identification using Mac Kinnon's guidebook, and taking vegetation data using the quadratic plot method. Based on research, total of birds species that were found are 22 species from 14 families. Plant species were found are 59 species from 33 families. Based on research found that the more diverse types of plants in a habitat, the more diverse species of birds found. The composition of birds is dominated by graminivorous groups. The use of GOS in the three hotels acts as a bird habitat to support all its activities including foraging, perching, and nesting
Species Gastropoda di Rawa Nipah Korong Gantiang Tangah Padang Kecamatan Ulakan Tapakis Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
No full textNypa sp. grouped into mangrove forest plants as habitat for the Gastropoda. Gastropoda in this region are taken indefinitely by the public for consumption andsale so that rhy can influence the presence of these animal species. Based on the problems raised, a study was conducted with the aim of finding out the species of Gastropoda found in Rawa Nipah and knowing the physical chemical factors of the water that can affect the life of a Gastropoda. This research was conducted in June 2019 using purposive sampling method. The result found 7 species of Gatropoda namely Vittina turrita I, Vittina turrita II, Neritodryas dubia, Nerita polita, Cerithidea cingulate, Cassidula aurisfelis, and Ellobium aurisjudae. The physical and chemical environmental factor of water in Rawa Nipah Korong Gantiang Tangah Padang still support the existence of Gastropoda
Profil Pohon Keluarga (Pedigree) Siswa Dengan Intellectual Disability (Id) Dan Multiple Congenital Anomaly (MCA) Di SLB Negeri Kendal
Full text linkPedigree construction is one of the ways to seek the inheritance pattern of disease. Three generations pedigree has many benefit in genetic counseling session particularly in establishing a specific inheritance pattern such as autosomal recessive or dominant. This research aimed to analyze three generations pedigree in the family of ID and MCA patients in the Special school of Kendal. This is a descriptive observational study using the interview method in 33 student guardians or parents of ID and MCA students. Twenty-five of 33 respondents collects the complete data. This study showed that three generations of pedigree construction of 8 respondents could not conclude the inheritance pattern. The data showed that two pedigree are suspect of chromosomal abnormalities in the presence of family history with similar disorder, family history with ID and MCA, and family history with IUFD or stillbirth. Further investigation using cytogenetics, FISH, and microarray is needed to establish the diagnosi
Spatial Distribution and Morphology Character of Podang Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) from Five Sub-district in Kediri Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Full text linkThis study obejctives to determine the distribution maps and identify the morphological character of local Mangga Podang at five sub-districts in Kediri. This research used purposive sampling method for collecting data. Coordinate of local mango wasanalyzed using QGIS software version 3.6. Morphological characters are examined by observing the morphology. Microclimate factors that were measured are altitude, intensity, temperature and moisture of soil and air, soil pH, and soil nutrient. Morphological characterswere analyzed for homogenity by statistical test. The results showed that Mangga Podang distribution has spread in residential areas and has different altitude factors between 85-459 meters above sea level. The total population(individu/400m2) found in this study were Mojo10(11.2%), Banyakan 17 (19.1%), Grogol8 (9%), Semen 3 (3,4%)and Tarokan51 (57.3%). Mangga Podangof Kediri Regency generally have homogenous morphological characters, but there were the special character which differs each other, they are the number of flowers in 1 panicle, the weight of ripe fruit and exocarp color of ripe fruits. This morphological variation dependent to light intensity, altitudinal, the velocity of wind and soil nutrient factors