ICTS – Innovation Center for Tropical Science
Imagine a place where nature’s diversity and ancient stories come together in a fascinating blend – that’s Jambi Province. This region is blessed with lush forests and a unique peatland habitat that houses a variety of plant and animal species. In the heart of this natural wonder lies Koto Mahligai Temple, a site that carries …
Exploring the Beauty of Koto Mahligai Temple: Where History Meets Nature Read More »
Genome editing refers to the process of making precise and intentional changes to the DNA sequence of an organism. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the field of medicine by allowing scientists to cure genetic diseases, create genetically modified crops, and eradicate pests that spread disease. However, genome editing is not without its challenges …
Indonesia is home to an abundance of natural resources, including a large number of tree species, with the Forestry Research and Development Agency listing 4000 species of trees. Although the use of forestry resources has traditionally focused on wood, there are other materials in wood that can be extracted using solvents that do not damage …
Hidden bioactive of caryophyllene inside Keruing wood Read More »
The study discussed in this passage highlights the presence of neonicotinoid compounds in the estuarine waters of Indramayu Regency, Indonesia, which is a major rice-producing area in the country. The neonicotinoids were detected at concentrations higher than those found in other regions, and their presence in aquatic environments poses a threat to non-target aquatic invertebrates …
Neonicotinoid contamination in tropical estuarine waters of Indonesia Read More »
Sustainable land use is essential for increasing the production of cassava as a diversified crop for ensuring food security in Indonesia. Understanding the spatial factors and criteria is required for locating suitable production areas to increase cassava production. In this study, a spatial model was developed to assess the suitability of land for supporting sustainable …
Numerous studies have been done using remotely sensed data to produce global mangrove height and biomass maps; however, little is known about the worldwide pattern of mangroves in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres that corresponds to their height and biomass. The objective of this study was to investigate whether there is a specific pattern that …
Cekaman abiotik adalah faktor alam yang menimbulkan efek negatif pada organisme di level morfologi maupun fisiologi. Bukti penting sudah banyak ditemukan bahwa perubahan ekspresi gen selama pertumbuhan sel tanaman diatur oleh rekonfigurasi kromatin dan modifikasi histon. Dalam studi ini, grup penelitian dari Jepang dan Indonesia menyelidiki bagaimana perubahan kuantitatif pada penanda epigenetik di wilayah ini …
Berkumpulnya para pakar iptek yang memiliki bidang keahlian yang sama atau sesuai membuahkan harapan untuk menciptakan iklim diskusi ilmiah, kegiatan riset dan pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan yang lebih baik di masa mendatang. Rabu 10 Juni 2020, ICTS menyelenggarakan acara “Launching Cluster ICTS” yang mengawali kegiatan seminar rutin bulanan. Direktur Litbang ICTS, Dr. Eng. Asep Denih S.Kom., …
Bicara mengenai nanoteknologi di masa sekarang bukanlah sesuatu yang baru. Berbagai produk hasil nanoteknologi telah banyak dikembangkan dan diaplikasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, termasuk nanoselulosa. Selulosa sendiri adalah polimer alami yang jumlahnya melimpah di bumi. Secara kimia, ilmuwan A. Payen pada tahun 1842 telah menuliskan bahwa komposisi elemental selulosa terdiri dari 44-45% karbon, 6-6.5% hidrogen dan …
Nanoselulosa dan Potensinya sebagai Material Fungsional Read More »
Kasus virus korona terungkap pertama kali pada tahun 1912, saat itu dokter hewan di Jerman dibuat bingung dengan kasus kucing yang demam disertai dengan pembengkakan perut yang sangat besar. Selain itu, virus ini juga memberikan gejala bronkhitis pada ayam dan menyebabkan kelainan usus pada babi yang hampir membunuh semua anak babi yang terinfeksi. Sampai akhirnya …