Innovation Centre for Tropical Sciences (ICTS) proudly presents the latest issue of its publication:
🗞️ Journal of Tropical Science – Volume 2, Issue 1 (June 2025)
We are delighted to share cutting-edge tropical research that addresses key challenges in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, biotechnology, and natural resource innovation.
This issue brings together interdisciplinary studies from leading Indonesian researchers exploring local solutions for global impact.
🔍 Highlights from This Issue:
🪱 1. Black Soldier Fly Innovation for Organic Waste Valorization
Title: Effect of Fermented Coconut Waste and Rice Bran Feed Using Rhodotorula taiwanensis UNJCC Y-171 on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae Growth and Proximate Composition
Authors: Yunita Sari, Melta Rini Fahmi, Dalia Sukmawati
A practical study on how agro-industrial waste can be transformed into high-protein insect biomass, offering a sustainable alternative in animal feed production.
🌸 2. Molecular Review on Flowering Regulation
Title: Modulating Flowering for Breeding Efficiency and Biomass Optimization: A Molecular and Biotechnological Review
Author: Aqwin Polosoro
This comprehensive review reveals how manipulating flowering time in crops can lead to improved breeding outcomes and yield sustainability.
🍊 3. Unlocking the Potential of Local Citrus Varieties
Title: Characterization and Economic Feasibility of Citrus aurantifolia ‘Nimas Agrihorti’ Cultivar as a Potential Biopharmaceutical Commodity in Indonesia
Authors: Emi Budiyati*, Budi Waluyo, Moch. Dawam Maghfoer, et al.
Integrating agronomic performance and market feasibility, this research identifies a promising citrus cultivar for pharmaceutical and health industries.
🌳 4. Conserving Rare Tropical Fruits with DNA Barcoding
Title: Micromorphological Characterization and DNA Barcoding of Durio macrantha Kosterm. from the Bogor Botanical Garden Collection
Authors: Mahat Magandhi*, Diyana Sabila Rusydina, Arnia Sari Mukaromah
This study combines morphology and molecular tools to support the conservation of a rare durian species in Indonesia.
🍠 5. Enhancing Functional Food Crops
Title: Morphological Characterization and In Vitro Culture Optimization of Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Poiret) Accessions
Authors: Muhamad Sabda*, Clarencia Margareth
A contribution to conserving and utilizing local purple sweet potato accessions with high nutritional and economic value.
🧭 About the Journal
The Journal of Tropical Science is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication managed by ICTS that promotes innovation in tropical research, supporting scientists, students, and policymakers across Southeast Asia.
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