Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a climacteric fruit category horticultural commodity, namely fruit that is able to continue the ripening process after being harvested, has a respiration rate, and high ethylene production so that mango is a fruit that is easily damaged and the marketing distance is limited....

Some plants can prevent seed germination and other plants’ growth by producing poisonous allelochemical ingredients. This research aimed to study the effect of basil leaves extracts on the germination characteristics of several vegetables. The experiment was conducted in factorial based on a completely...

Biomass waste conversion to biogas through anaerobic digestion offers an array of benefits from disposal management, clean energy provision, and economic inclusion. Cocoa processing wastes are abundant, yet their recovery alternatives are still underexplored in Indonesia. Therefore, this study emerges...

Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is one of Indonesia's commodities widely consumed and developed nowadays. Dragon fruit or pitaya is a non-local fruit that is much favored by the public because it has efficacy, benefits, and high nutritional value. The most well-known efficacy of dragon...

Because of its nutritional value, banana fruit is very important for food security and the economy in many tropical and subtropical countries. However, banana is a climacteric fruit with a short shelf life, so an alternative method is needed to delay their ripening. This article aims to explain postharvest...

Asian Citrus Pysillid (ACP), Diaphorina citri is one of the important pests in Citrus plantation. It as a vector of Candidatus liberibacter (CLs), caused Huanglongbing (HLB) diseased in citrus. Citrus is one the primary tropical fruit product in every region in Indonesia including in Java, Sumatera,...

The Korean melon greenhouse applied fully involved workers (manual production) during fruit harvesting. The incorrect postures during this process cause permanent damage to body tissues, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The results showed that workers harvesting the Korean melon fruits at the...

Marine fermented products nowadays are commonly made from fish or shrimp, but marine plant like seaweed which are considered as a valuable source of nutritous food has yet produce popular fermented food. Research correlated with seaweeed fermented-based product intended for consumption is still very...

The plant factory controls temperature, lighting, plant nutrients, and other environmental factors to provide a consistent, plant-friendly environment for predictable yields. In addition, microgreens can be grown profitably in expensive urban plant factories in a short harvest period. This study uses...

Brazilian spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) is an extremely nutrient-rich leafy vegetable plant species native to Brazil and South America. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Brazilian spinach leafy vegetable is a low-growing perennial that forms a...

Avocado (Persea americana) has a high nutritional content but has perishable properties. The fruit ripening process lasts 5 to 7 days at 25℃. The problem is that 30% of avocados are still damaged and lost after harvest. Product losses or damage is caused by improper postharvest handling and inadequate...

The increase in foodstuffs and the limited land for fish farming have caused a change in agricultural strategies that were originally monocultures to diversify crops through the rice-fish farming system. The rice-fish farming system is a combination of fish and rice farming in one field. The purpose...

Plant productivity and quality in plant factories with artificial lighting (PFAL) depend on lighting control. Planting medium and plant nutrient affect aromatic crop germination, crop growth, and essential oil yield. For 12 h, LEDs provided artificial grow illumination in three ratios: 100% blue, 100%...

This research was conducted in Central Java Indonesia, in a farmer group that is APPOLI stands for Aliansi Petani Padi Organik Boyolali (Boyolali Organic Rice Farmers Alliance). This research aims to identify: (1) the pattern and system of inheritance of agricultural land applied; (2) the interest of...

Gracilaria sp as a seaweed that abundant in Indonesia is increasingly being used as a food product because it contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. However, Gracilaria sp that is cultivated in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia is known to contain some dangerous heavy...