A. Nasruddin

Effect of silica amendment on brown planthopper infestation in susceptible and resistant rice varieties

The brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens) remains a major constraint in rice production across Asia, causing yield losses of up to 60–100% under severe infestation. Excessive reliance on chemical insecticides has proven unsustainable, leading to resistance, resurgence, and ecological risks. This study evaluated t...

Efficacy of bio-rational insecticides against major rice pests under field conditions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

The brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens), green leafhopper (Nephotettix virescens), and yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) are among the most destructive insect pests of rice in Indonesia. This study evaluated the field performance of four biorational insecticides (abamectin, azadirachtin, Beauveria bassiana,...

Field evaluation of biorational insecticides for managing major rice pests and conserving natural enemies in South Sulawesi

First record of Fusarium verticillioides causing sorghum wilt in south Sulawesi Indonesia: field incidence, severity, and molecular confirmation

This study indicates that F. verticillioides is the primary cause of wilt disease in sorghum in South Sulawesi, the first of its kind in Indonesia and will help strengthen the plant disease database and aid in the development of sustainable sorghum management strategies.