Kakao (Theobroma cacao) merupakan salah satu komoditas perkebunan terbesar di Indonesia. Desa Surya Mataram yang terletak di Kecamatan Marga Tiga, Kabupaten Lampung Timur merupakan salah satu desa yang Sebagian penduduk desanya menanam pohon kakao. Kurangnya pemahaman petani kakao mengenai teknologi pengolahan buah kakao dan belum adanya standar proses untuk menghasilkan biji kakao kering berkualitas dan...

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a Southeast Asian herbal plant that has long been traditionally used as a stimulant, analgesic, and folk medicine. The plant contains various secondary metabolite compounds, particularly alkaloids, which are responsible for its pharmacological activities. However, the alkaloid composition of kratom varies significantly depending on strain and geographical origin, leading to inconsistencies...

Kemajuan dalam bidang bioteknologi sering kali disertai dengan berbagai kontroversi terkait perkembangan teknologinya, terutama di sektor pertanian. Saat ini marak berkembangnya penerapan Bioteknologi hijau. Bioteknologi hijau merupakan penerapan teknologi biologi untuk meningkatkan pertanian, dengan fokus pada pengembangan tanaman yang lebih tahan terhadap hama, penyakit, dan kondisi lingkungan yang tidak menguntungkan. Hal ini meliputi teknik seperti...

Context: Diabetes is a prominent cause of mortality globally, particularly in Indonesia. Elevated glucose levels stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic β cells. A variety of drugs, including oral treatments and synthetic insulin, have been developed to address the needs of individuals with diabetes mellitus. Nevertheless, these medications are often too expensive. Gynura procumbens, a plant...

Sansevieria, commonly known as Dracaena trifasciata. Apart from serving as an ornamental and air-purifying plant, it also exhibits medicinal properties, making it a potential candidate for the development of novel natural drugs. The demand for natural antibacterial agents has significantly increased due to the rising incidence of resistance among pathogenic bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus....