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Crop productivity is one of the key components in supporting the sustainability of the agricultural sector and global food security. However, challenges such as soil degradation, dependence on chemical fertilizers, and climate change necessitate more innovative and environmentally friendly approaches. Soil microorganisms play a significant role in improving crop productivity through biological mechanisms such as nitrogen fixation, organic matter decomposition, mycorrhizal symbiosis, and the production of bioactive compounds that protect plants from pathogens and abiotic stress. Microbiology-based biotechnology approaches, such as the use of biofertilizers and biopesticides, offer environmentally friendly solutions to address modern agricultural problems. This research aims to review the role of microorganisms in improving crop productivity, focusing on the application of microbiology-based biotechnology. The research method used is a literature study or meta-analysis of relevant literature and research in the last 10 years. The results of the discussion show that microorganisms such as Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Trichoderma, and mycorrhiza have a major contribution in improving soil fertility, crop yields, and plant resistance to environmental stress.

Global food demand continues to increase, but over-farming without considering environmental sustainability has led to land degradation. This can result in decreased crop yields. However, this problem can be solved by applying environmentally friendly farming methods using beneficial microbiomes that can improve soil health and increase crop productivity. This research aims to explore the role of the soil microbiome in enhancing crop productivity and crop resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses and supporting soil health, which enables the use of eco-agricultural approaches to solve these problems. This research utilizes the literature review technique, which involves analyzing, summarizing, evaluating and synthesizing documents from various references. This method aims to improve our understanding of how microorganisms promote plant growth in degraded soils. The results show that soil microbes improve soil quality and control plant diseases. Crop production on marginal lands can be sustainably increased with the use of the microbiome. In addition, the microbiome helps sustainable agriculture by reducing our dependence on synthetic chemicals, reducing environmental pollution and supporting food security worldwide, and supporting food security worldwide.  

Soil microorganisms play an important role in increasing nutrient availability for maize plants through the processes of nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and humic acid production. These processes not only increase maize productivity but also reduce dependence on synthetic chemical fertilizers, thus supporting agricultural sustainability. This study explores the benefits of microorganisms such as Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Pseudomonas, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing nutrient uptake, protecting plants from environmental stress, and improving soil quality. Challenges in the application of microorganism technology include adaptation to diverse environmental conditions and low farmer adoption. However, advances in genomic technology and biotechnology open up opportunities to optimize the benefits of soil microorganisms. The implementation of this microorganism-based technology has the potential to support efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable maize farming.

The use of fertilizer in plant cultivation is basically carried out to meet the availability of nutrients for plants in order to obtain optimal results. However, excessive use of fertilizer can actually have a negative impact on the ecosystem, such as environmental pollution and decreasing soil quality. The use of biofertilizer as a substitute for biological fertilizer is an alternative that can be used to reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizer is a biological fertilizer containing various live microorganisms which is used to increase plant productivity by improving the quality of soil fertility. One of the microbes that acts as a biofertilizer is the Bacillus sp. The purpose of this article is to find out how Bacillus sp. functions as a biological fertilizer that can increase soil fertility and increase crop productivity. Bacillus is a genus of bacteria that can be used as a biofertilizer because of its more varied antagonistic mechanisms and ability to produce endospores. The method used in this article is a meta-analysis or literature review method in several journals published online which are integrated with Google Scholar.

Garut is one of the areas that has local cultural wisdom that is still beautiful and preserved. The diversity of existing plants has sufficient economic value and has potential as alternative ingredients and medicines. The people of Garut still cultivate and use plants as alternative medicines that can cure various diseases. The Mustajab plant or Gedi Leaf with the scientific name Abelmoschus manihot of the Malvace family is one of the herbal plants that has long been used by the people of Sindangsari village as a fever reducer or pyretic in babies. Pyretics is a condition in which the body experiences an increase in temperature above normal limits due to a response to infection or inflammation. This research was conducted in Sindangsari Village, Leuwigoong District, Garut Regency. The method used in this research is an exploratory survey method. The data collection technique uses a purposive sampling method. This research data analysis uses qualitative and quantitative methods. To calculate the use value, the UV method is used. Apart from that, the Fidelity Level Index (FLI) method is also used. Mustajab leaves are included in the category of plants with metabolite compounds which can produce compounds from the soil itself. Mustajab leaves can cure fever in babies because they contain many active compounds, one of which is flavonoid compounds. Based on the results presented in the table, it can be seen that the highest FL value is in the mustajab plant which is used as a treatment for fever in babies with a FL value of 51.5%. Based on the results table, it can be seen that the highest UV value is in the use of mustajab leaves as a medicine for baby fever with a UV value of 0.51. There are many processing and application methods for using mustajab leaves as traditional medicine, including boiling, squeezing and pounding. Based on the data above, it can be concluded that mustajab leaves are one of the traditional food plants which are usually used by rural communities as an alternative medicine to reduce fever in babies.

Moringa oleifera plants as traditional medicine used by the people of Cibeas Village, Cintaraja Village, Singaparna District, Tasikmalaya Regency. This study aims to determine the use of moringa plants as traditional medicine. The method used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative with data collection techniques through observation, semi-structured interviews, and snowball sampling. Data analysis was carried out by calculating the utility value (Use Value/UV), informant context factors (Informant Consensus Factor/ICF), and relative citation frequency (Relative Frequency of Citation/RFC). The results showed that moringa plants are used to treat 12 types of diseases, with the highest utilization for lowering hypertension (UV = 0.296). The leaves are the most frequently used part (ICF = 0.952).

. Dalam hukum Islam, wakaf berarti menyerahkan sesuatu hak milik yang tahan lama (zatnya) kepada seseorang atau nadzir baik berupa perorangan maupun lembaga, dengan ketentuan bahwa hasilnya digunakan sesuai dengan syari’at Islam. Harta yang telah diwakafkan keluar dari hak milik nazdir/ lembaga pengelola wakaf, tetapi mejadi hak milik Allah S.W.T yang harus dimanfaatkan untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Filsafat yang terkandung dari amalan wakaf yaitu menghendaki agar harta wakaf itu tidak boleh hanya dipendam tanpa hasil yang dapat dinikmati oleh mauquf alaih atau pihak yang berhak menerima hasil wakaf. Makin banyak harta hasil wakaf yang dapat dinikmati oleh yang berhak, makin besar pula pahala yang akan mengalir kepada wakif. Selanjutnya persoalan yang menyangkut siapa yang akan melakukan perawatan, pengurusan dan pengelolaan aset wakaf yang dalam istilah fikih dikenal dengan nadzir wakaf, atau mutawalli wakaf termasuk hal yang sangat krusial. Hal itu karena aset wakaf adalah amanah Allah S.W.T yang terletak di tangan nadzir. Oleh sebab itu, nadzir adalah orang yang paling bertanggungjawab terhadap harta wakaf yang dipegangnya, baik terhadap harta wakaf itu sendiri maupun terhadap hasil dan upaya-upaya pengembangannya. Institusionalisasi Nazhir wakaf dapat dilihat pada pengaturan nazhir menjadi nazhir badan hukum, nazhir organisasi dan nazhir perorangan yang akan dibina oleh Badan Wakaf Indonesia. Maka pengembangan harta wakaf di Indonesia didaftar dan diatur oleh suatu lembaga yang khusus menangani wakaf. Salah satu bentuk lembaga yang berkembang di Dewan Da’wah Islamiyah Indonesia adalah lembaga wakaf produktif. Lembaga ini sudah berdiri dari tahun 1967 dan baru dikembangkan pada tahun 2006. Pada mulanya bentuk wakaf yang berkembang di Dewan Da’wah Islamiyah Indonesia baru berupa wakaf tanah produktif. Tanah wakaf yang diproduktifkan mulanya seluas 20 Ha. Tanah wakaf tersebut kemudian dikelola dengan ditanami beberapa jenis tanaman seperti karet dan kepala sawit. Selain wakaf berupa tanah yang diproduktifkan, maka berkembang juga layanan wakaf qur’an. Hasil pengelolaan tanah wakaf digunakan untuk membiayai da’i-da’i yang dikirim oleh Dewan Da’wah Islamiyah Indonesia ke daerah-daerah dengan tujuan syi’ar Islam. Dana-dana yang terkumpul sebagai hasil dari pengelolaan tanah-tanah wakaf yang diproduktifkan sepenuhnya dialokasikan murni untuk kepentingan umat. Selain itu, hasil dari pengelolaan wakaf tersebut juga dialokasikan untuk  pengelola atau nadzir.

This study explores the factors influencing coffee cultivation and its impact on farmers' income in Jenetallasa Village. The research applies qualitative methods through semi-structured interviews with 30 coffee farmers and 3 coffee traders. Key factors such as land area, capital, labor, and environmental conditions are analyzed. The findings reveal that these factors significantly influence coffee yield and farmer income. The study highlights the necessity of improving agricultural practices and marketing strategies to enhance farmers' economic stability.

Dismenore adalah nyeri pada abdomen yang dirasakan sesaat sebelum atau pada saat menstruasi dan mengganggu aktifitas sehari-hari, bahkan sering kali mengharuskan penderita beristirahat dan meninggalkan aktifitasnya selama berjam-jam akibat nyeri haid. Latihan fisik dan olahraga akan mengakibatkan pelepasan endoprin, suatu substansi yang diproduksi oleh otak yang ambang rasa nyeri (Prawirohardjo, 2008). Glycine Max L atau sering disebut dengan kedelai merupakan salah satu tanaman jenis kacang-kacangan yang dapat membantu menurunkan nyeri haid. Mengkonsumsi makanan yang terbuat dari kacang kedelai dapat membantu merangsang produksi hormon estrogen saat menstruasi dan mengurangi peradangan serta nyeri menstruasi. Studi Pendahuluan di Trenclass SMA Muhammadiyah Wonosobo dengan wawancara secara langsung kepada 10 santriwati dengan hasil sebagian besar mengalami dismenore dengan skala nyeri ringan 4 snatriwati, skala nyeri sedang 6 santriwati. Ketika sedang dismenore dari 10 orang yang diwawancarai secara langsung mengalami gejala seperti mual, hilang nafsu makan, pusing, pinggang terasa sakit dan ada beberapa santriwati yang sampai tidak bisa menjalani aktivitas sehari-harinya. Penanganan yang biasa diberikan adalah 4 santriwati dengan kompres air hangat dan 6 santriwati lainnya menggunakan obat Pereda nyeri dengan jenis ibuprofen. 

This community service activity aims to develop ornamental plant agribusiness in Bangun Sari Village, Tanjung Morawa District, North Sumatra, through the use of digital technology and increasing understanding of business legality. Bangun Sari Village has great potential in cultivating ornamental plants, but is still limited in terms of using technology for marketing and business management. Therefore, this activity involves training and workshops that focus on the use of social media and e-commerce platforms to expand market reach, as well as providing knowledge regarding the importance of business legality. The results of this activity show that the majority of participants succeeded in adopting digital technology to market their products more efficiently, increase their awareness of the importance of business legality, and expand their market network to outside the region and international markets. Thus, this activity not only improves digital skills, but also encourages significant social change, with agribusiness actors starting to see the potential of ornamental plant agribusiness as a professional and sustainable business. In the future, it is hoped that the application of digital technology in ornamental plant agribusiness will become more widespread, provide new economic opportunities for society, and support the sustainable growth of the agribusiness sector at the local and national levels.

The katuk plant (Sauropus androgynus) is a herbal plant that has many health benefits. Sauropus androgynus is one of the species of herbal plants that is widely known and spread in various countries, especially the Asian region, including Indonesia. This study aims to investigate the use of katuk leaf plant as an herbal medicine in RW 08 Sindangsari Village, Garut Regency through an ethnobotanical approach and to find out some of the benefits of katuk used as an alternative medicine. Data was taken by purposive sampling and continued with random sampling using electronic media. In data analysis, quantitative and qualitative approaches are used, including calculating Use Values (UV) and Fidelity Level (FL). The results of the study showed that the katuk plant had the highest UV value of 0.87 and FL 66.67% as a breast milk promoter, followed by other benefits, namely as a fever medicine, internal heat, cough medicine and so on. The results of the study showed that the katuk plant had the highest UV value of 0.87 and FL 66.67% as a breast milk promoter, followed by other benefits, namely as a fever medicine, internal heat, cough medicine and so on. The results show that katuk is a crucial plant in traditional medicine used by the residents of RW 08 Sindangsari Village.

Medicinal plants are plants that are known to contain beneficial compounds that can prevent, alleviate, or cure diseases. Knowledge about medicinal plants has different characteristics depending on the region. This study aims to document the knowledge of residents of the Legok Hayam Cultural Village, Girimekar Village, Bandung Regency about traditional medicinal plants. The ethnobotanical research method was conducted from September 2024 using semi-structured interviews and observations with measurement parameters of Species Use Value (SUV), Family Use Value (FUV), and Fidelity Level (FL). The research sample used a random sampling technique with a total of 25 respondents. The results identified 25 medicinal plants belonging to 15 families, traditional medicinal plants are often obtained by planting in the yard. The most frequently used medicinal plants are ginger, turmeric, binahong and kencur based on their highest utility value. The Zingiberaceae family has the largest contribution to use. In addition, binahong, kencur, katuk, and ginger plants are widely used to treat certain diseases.

Vegetative propagation is an effective method for producing high quality plant seeds with similar characteristics to the parent plant. Techniques such as grafting and grafting are used to accelerate growth and increase plant resistance to pests and diseases. The advantages of this method compared to generative propagation include a faster fruiting period and consistency in the aroma and taste of the fruit. This research also highlights the importance of genetic compatibility between rootstock and scion and the use of phytohormones in the success of vegetative propagation techniques. The results show that both techniques can increase plant productivity, speed up fruiting time, and produce plants that are stronger and more adaptive to environmental conditions

Hydroponic plant cultivation is booming, but stock and sales are hard to predict. Poor prediction can cause farmers to overstock and lose money. This study suggests a framework that uses several machine learning models, including Linear Regression (LR), Random Forest (RF), Decision Tree (DT), and Extreme Gradient Boosting. "Ensemble Learning," which combines these models, should yield more accurate and generalizable results than a single model. This framework is assessed using historical hydroponic plant sales data and related factors like price, weather, and market trends. The model's performance is measured by the difference between predictions and actual values using RMSE and MAE metrics. This framework should improve hydroponic plant stock and sales predictions. Farmers can make better production, inventory, and harvest distribution decisions. Besides reducing financial losses, this reduces food waste and improves food security.

Vegetative propagation is a crucial technique in horticultural cultivation aimed at improving plant quality and productivity. This study explores budding in citrus (Citrus spp.) and grafting in avocado (Persea americana Mill.) as methods of plant propagation. Budding involves attaching buds from superior varieties to compatible rootstocks, whereas grafting unites scions and rootstocks to obtain desirable traits. The research was conducted at the Horticulture Seed Center, observing the growth and success of plant unions. The results demonstrate that both techniques effectively enhance plant quality, with budding showing faster results in citrus and grafting improving avocado resilience to environmental conditions. This study provides guidance for farmers to select optimal propagation methods tailored to their plants' specific needs.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis tanaman budidaya yang disukai oleh kelompok Macaca hecki di Perkebunan Masyarakat Taluditi, Pohuwato Gorontalo. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan observasi langsung terhadap perilaku makan primata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat delapan jenis tanaman budidaya yang dikonsumsi oleh Macaca hecki, jenis tanaman budidaya paling dominan dikonsumsi adalah jagung (Zea mays) dan kakao (Theobroma cacao). Interaksi antara primata dan praktik pertanian masyarakat berpotensi menimbulkan konflik, sehingga pemahaman mengenai preferensi makanan primata sangat penting untuk mengembangkan strategi budidaya yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan bagi petani dalam memilih tanaman yang tidak hanya bernilai ekonomis, tetapi juga ramah lingkungan dan berkontribusi pada pelestarian keanekaragaman hayati. Kata kunci: Macaca hecki, tanaman budidaya, pertanian berkelanjutan, konflik manusia-satwa liar.

Indonesia, dengan tanahnya yang subur, memiliki potensi besar dalam pertanian, terutama berkat letak geografisnya di wilayah tropis yang ditandai dengan curah hujan tinggi. Kondisi ini mendukung pertumbuhan berbagai jenis tanaman secara optimal, menjadikan Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara agraris. Sebagian besar penduduknya menggantungkan hidup pada sektor pertanian. Salah satu komoditas penting adalah cabai rawit, yang memiliki rasa pedas khas dan sering digunakan sebagai bahan masakan. Selain memberikan rasa pedas yang kuat, cabai rawit juga mempercantik tampilan hidangan dan mampu meningkatkan nafsu makan. Karakteristik ini menjadikan cabai rawit sebagai elemen penting dalam kuliner Indonesia. Cabai rawit adalah salah satu komoditas utama di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk melakukan kajian mendalam terkait tingkat produksinya, termasuk upaya mengoptimalkan hasil produksi melalui analisis berbagai faktor yang memengaruhinya. Metode data mining memungkinkan penggalian pola-pola tersembunyi yang menarik dalam kumpulan data. Selain itu, metode ini dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi kesalahan pengguna dalam proses pengolahan data. Salah satu pendekatan data mining yang efektif untuk memetakan atau mengelompokkan data serupa adalah klastering. Klastering memiliki kelebihan unik dibandingkan metode lain karena mampu mengklasifikasikan data tanpa memerlukan pengetahuan awal. Teknik ini membagi data menjadi kelompok-kelompok berdasarkan kemiripan karakteristik. Ada berbagai algoritma yang digunakan dalam klastering, dan salah satu yang paling populer adalah algoritma K-Means

Indonesia, dengan tanahnya yang subur, memiliki potensi besar dalam pertanian, terutama berkat letak geografisnya di wilayah tropis yang ditandai dengan curah hujan tinggi. Kondisi ini mendukung pertumbuhan berbagai jenis tanaman secara optimal, menjadikan Indonesia dikenal sebagai negara agraris. Sebagian besar penduduknya menggantungkan hidup pada sektor pertanian. Salah satu komoditas penting adalah cabai rawit, yang memiliki rasa pedas khas dan sering digunakan sebagai bahan masakan. Selain memberikan rasa pedas yang kuat, cabai rawit juga mempercantik tampilan hidangan dan mampu meningkatkan nafsu makan. Karakteristik ini menjadikan cabai rawit sebagai elemen penting dalam kuliner Indonesia. Cabai rawit adalah salah satu komoditas utama di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk melakukan kajian mendalam terkait tingkat produksinya, termasuk upaya mengoptimalkan hasil produksi melalui analisis berbagai faktor yang memengaruhinya. Metode data mining memungkinkan penggalian pola-pola tersembunyi yang menarik dalam kumpulan data. Selain itu, metode ini dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi kesalahan pengguna dalam proses pengolahan data. Salah satu pendekatan data mining yang efektif untuk memetakan atau mengelompokkan data serupa adalah klastering. Klastering memiliki kelebihan unik dibandingkan metode lain karena mampu mengklasifikasikan data tanpa memerlukan pengetahuan awal. Teknik ini membagi data menjadi kelompok-kelompok berdasarkan kemiripan karakteristik. Ada berbagai algoritma yang digunakan dalam klastering, dan salah satu yang paling populer adalah algoritma K-Means

Indonesia is a country rich in useful biodiversity, such as red galangal (Alpinia purpurata K.Schum). The antibacterial and antifungal activity of the compounds isolated from the red galangal rhizome is the beginning of a new innovation to implement the concept on plants. The content of 1,8 sineol and eugenol in it makes red galangal rhizome can be used as a fungicide on lettuce plants. The widespread use of chemical-based pesticides can harm farmers and the environment with repeated exposure and over a long period of time. So biofungicide innovation is needed that can support the concept of Green Chemistry. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of red galangal rhizome extract as a fungicide on lettuce plants, as well as to analyze and determine under what conditions the fungicide from red galangal rhizome extract is optimal in eradicating Rhizoctonia Solani fungus on lettuce plants. This research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) with 10 treatments. All data were tested for normality followed by homogeneity test and all data were found to be normally distributed and homogeneous. Data were analyzed with parametric statistical tests using one-way ANOVA tests and further tests using Tukey with an error rate of 10% to determine whether there was an effect of the treatment tested on the material. The results of this study indicate that red galangal rhizome extract is effective in eradicating Rhizoctonia Solani fungus on lettuce plants with an optimum concentration of 50%.

Tea plantations are an important sector in Indonesia's agricultural industry that contributes significantly to the country's economy. The success of tea cultivation is highly dependent on the quality of the seedlings, making data collection and management of tea seedlings a crucial element. However, the manual data collection process still used at PTPN4 faces various challenges such as recording errors, data loss, and information delays, which will have an impact on operational efficiency and decision making. This study analyzes the application of a web-based information system for data collection of tea seedlings in PTPN4 plantations, with a focus on the provision or stocking of seedlings. The results show that a web-based system using the waterfall method can improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of data management, while facilitating integration between units in the organization. Abstrak. Perkebunan teh merupakan sektor penting dalam industri pertanian di indonesia yang memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap ekonomi dalam negara. Keberhasilan budidaya tanaman teh sangat bergantung pada kualitas bibit, sehingga pendataan dan pengelolaan bibit teh menjadi elemen krusial. Namun, proses pendataan manual yang masih digunakan di PTPN4 menghadapi berbagai tantangan seperti kesalahan pencatatan, kehilangan data, dan keterlambatan informasi, yang nantinya akan berdampak pada efisiensi operasional dan pengambilan keputusan. Penelitian ini menganalisis penerapan sistem informasi berbasis web untuk pendataan bibit teh di perkebunan PTPN4, dengan fokus pada penyediaan atau stok terhadap bibit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem berbasis web dengan menggunakan metode waterfall dapat meningkatkan efisiensi, akurasi, serta transparansi pengelolaan data, sekaligus memfasilitasi integrasi antar unit dalam organisasi.