ESTIMATION OF NUMBERS OF COLIFORM BACTERIAL AS WATER QUALITY INDICATOR IN KEPAHIANG DISTRICT RIVERS, BENGKULU PROVINCE

Coliform is a group of microbes that are used as indicators of water quality. Water pollution is generally caused by pathogenic microbes from feces, household waste, and industrial activity waste. This study aimed to estimate the total number of coliform contamination in several rivers in Kepahiang Regency, namely Tebat Monok (TM), Sempiyang (SPY), Penanjung Panjang (PP), Embong Ijok (EI) Air Langkap(ALK), and Air Belimbing (ABB).  Total coliform and Fecal coliform tests were carried out using the Most Probable Number (MPN) method on Lactose Broth, Brillian Green Lactose Bile Broth and pour plates on Eosin Methylene Blue Agar media. Measurement of abiotic factors was on temperature and pH parameters. The test results of total coliform showed that 6 rivers contained total coliform under the Class II river water quality standards with a range of 1210/100 mL– 4310/100 mL and 2 rivers that were contaminated with Fecal coliform, TM and ALK, have the content of 1500/100 mL and 1700 / 100 mL. The results of the measurement of the abiotic factor, the river pH range was 7.4 - 8.2. The lowest temperature was 25oC in SPY river and the highest temperature was 26 oC on the TM, PP, EI, ALK, and ABB rivers

Hubungan Lama Menderita Penyakit dan Kadar Glukosa Darah Terhadap Kejadian Kandidiasis Oral Pada Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 Di Rumah Sakit Harapan dan Doa (RSHD) Kota Bengkulu

Latar Belakang: Penderita diabetes melitus rentan terhadap komplikasi infeksi jamur. Salah satu infeksi yang paling sering mengenai penderita diabetes melitus adalah kandidiasis. Beberapa faktor yang memudahkan infeksi kandidiasis, yaitu kesehatan mulut yang buruk, penurunan sekresi dan pH saliva, peningkatan kadar glukosa darah, serta keadaan imunodefisiensi. Pasien DM dapat mengalami infeksi kandidiasis sebesar 36,7% yang disebabkan oleh jamur Candida albicans. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan antara lama menderita penyakit dan kadar glukosa darah terhadap kejadian kandidiasis oral. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan studi observatif analitik dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional dilakukan di RSUD Harapan dan Doa Kota Bengkulu pada bulan Mei 2019 dengan jumlah sampel 96 pasien diabetes mellitus tipe 2 melakukan kontrol di poli penyakit dalam diambil secara consecutive sampling. Analisis hubungan antara dua variabel menggunakan uji komparatif Chi Square. Analisis multivariat antar semua variabel menggunakan regresi logisitik. Hasil: Subjek penelitian kelompok lama menderita penyakit DM tipe 2 ≥5 tahun merupakan kelompok positif kandidiasis oral tertinggi sebanyak 32 orang (66,7%) dan kelompok kadar glukosa darah tidak terkontrol 43 orang (76,8%). Hasil uji statistik bivariat Chi Square untuk lama menderita DM tipe 2 diperoleh nilai p=0,024 (p < 0,05), untuk hasil uji statistik bivariat Chi Square kadar glukosa darah tipe 2 diperoleh nilai p<0,001 (p < 0,05), menunjukan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna  antara lama menderita DM dan kadar glukosa darah dengan kejadian kandidiasis. Hasil analisis multivariat menggunakan regresi logisitik diperoleh nilai untuk kadar glukosa darah OR=11,393, nilai lama menderita DM dengan OR=1,735. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara lama menderita penyakit dan kadar glukosa darah dengan kejadian kandidiasis oral. Kata Kunci: Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2, Kadar Glukosa Darah, Kandidiasis Ora

Soil Chitinolytic Bacteria from Jambi Province to Produce Antifungal of Plant Pathogens

Chitinolytic bacteria are bacteria that have chitinolytic activity, which is able to hydrolysis the composition of chitin which composes many fungal cell walls. Chitinolytic bacteria are currently more widely used because of their ability as a biological control agent to the pathogenic fungi especially in horticultural and plantation crops. This research was conducted with the aim of obtaining isolates of chitinolytic bacteria that were able to inhibit the growth of plant pathogenic fungi in Vitro on chitin agar media. Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Rhizoctonia solanii are used in the inhibition test of chitinolytic bacteria. Bacteria were isolated and screened from the soil of Bukit Dua Belas National Park and Oil Palm Plantations in Jambi using 0.3% chitin agar media. The results showed that two of 10 bacterial isolates were able to produce inhibition zones to the growth of hyphae of pathogenic fungi on potato dextrose agar (PDA) media. TB04-13 isolate was able to produce the largest inhibition in F. oxysporum and R. solanii about 42% and 42.05% respectively, while TB04-15 isolate produced the biggest inhibition in S. Rolfsii ranged to 25.50%. Based on the chitinolytic index (CI) values, isolates TB04-13 and TB04-15 produced CI values ​​of 1.60 and 0.63, respectively. The morphological characteristics and Gram staining of both TB04-13 and TB04-15 chitinolytic isolates are included in rod-shaped and Gram-positive bacteria. Both of these isolates can be used as antifungal-producing candidates for plant pathogenic fungi in Indonesia

Genetic Characteristics of Chloropsis cochinchinensis Gmelin, 1789 Based on The Mitochondrial DNA COI Gene

The rate of illegal poaching of blue-winged leafbirds (Chloropsis cochinchinensis) throughout Indonesia, particularly Bengkulu, is quite high. However, only minimal molecular information is available for this species. We performed mtDNA COI gene sequencing to explore genetic characters (conservative site, variable site, parsimony site, and singleton site) of blue-winged leafbirds. Using Qiagen's DNeasy® Blood and Tissue Kit based on the Spin-Column Protocol, total DNA was isolated, and PCR amplification methods were performed. DNA derived from a PCR reaction was forwarded to PT. First Base Malaysia for sequencing. Using MEGA 10.0 and BIOEDIT, the COI gene nucleotide sequence data were assembled, edited, and analyzed to explore of single nucleotide polymorphism, genetic distance, and phylogeny. The 616 bp COI genes contained 566 conservative sites (C), 50 variation sites (V), 24 information parsimony sites (Pi), and 26 singleton sites (S), as indicated by the results. The greatest nucleotide base composition was cytosine (34.1–34.9%), while the lowest was guanine (15.7–16.2%). The proportion of adenine-thymine nucleotide base pairs was greater than that of guanine-cytosine (50.3%). There were 26 barcode-specific mutation sites, 17 transition substitution mutation sites, and 9 transverse substitution mutation sites. The average genetic distance between C. cochinchinensis individuals was 2.2%, but the average genetic difference between species was 9.0%. All C. cochinchinensis individuals in our sample clustered within the same clade and were distinguished from other species within the same genus. The COI gene sequences of C. cochinchinensis that we acquired are novel and can be utilized for molecular identification of the species

Pemanfaatan Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) Meningkatkan Imunitas Tubuh sebagai Pencegahan COVID-19

Pada bulan Desember, 2019, serangkaian kasus pneumonia yang penyebabnya tidak diketahui muncul di Wuhan, Hubei, Cina, dengan gambaran klinis sangat menyerupai virus pneumonia. Setelah dilakukan uji laboratorium menunjukkan adanya virus baru, yang diberi nama COVID-19. Jumlah kasus terus tumbuh secara eksponensial menyebabkan WHO mengingatkan semua negara untuk melakukan kegiatan pencegahan dan pengendalian yang kuat agar dapat menghentikan penyebaran virus ini. Sejauh ini, belum ditemukannya obat spesifik untuk penyembuhan infeksi COVID-19. Terapi yang digunakan hanyalah menghilangkan gejala yang muncul dengan meningkatkan imunitas penderita. Potensi peningkatan imunitas dari jamu dapat diperoleh dari tanaman obat keluarga (TOGA). Tanaman obat dapat meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh, karena bersifat pencegahan (preventif) dan promotif melalui kandungan metabolit sekunder contohnya seperti gingiro pada jahe dan santoriso pada temulawak yang mampu meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh. Berdasarkan observasi mahasiswa UNIB dan masyarakat di Kelurahan Pematang Gubernur, Kecamatan Muara Bangkahulu RT. 22, masih membutuhkan jamu sebagai pencegahan terhadap penyebaran virus COVID-1

Endophytic Bacteria Identification of Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) From Enggano Island

Abstract: Endophytic bacteria are bacteria associated with the tissues of healthy plants that are beneficial. Almost every higher plant has some endophytic bacteria, one of which is Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) from Enggano Island. This research aims to obtain endophytic bacteria and to identify the Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) endophytic bacteria collected from Enggano Island. Endophyte bacteria isolation was carried out by the paste method on medium Nutrient Agar (NA) after sterilizing the surface of plant organs using alcohol and sodium hypochlorite 5,25%. A total of 24 isolates of endophytic bacteria of Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) were isolated from rhizomes (stem modification), leaf sheath, and leaf sheet. Endophytic bacteria were identified based on morphological observation, biochemical tests, and Gram-staining. As a result, the diversity of bacteria consists of 7 genera, namely the genus Bacillus, Sporosarcina, Amphibacillus, Azotobacter, Eubacterium, Pimelobacter, and Micrococcus. The genus Bacillus consists of 4 species, the genus Sporosarcina consists of 6 species, the genus Amphibacillus consists of 1 species, the genus Azotobacter consists of 2 species, the genus Eubacterium consists of 1 species, the genus Pimelobacter consists of 1 species, and the genus Micrococcus which also consists of 1 species. Bacillus is the most common type of endophytic bacteria that was found in red ginger from Enggano Island.Abstrak: Bakteri endofit adalah bakteri yang berasosiasi dengan jaringan tanaman yang memiliki banyak manfaat, baik bagi manusia maupun tumbuhan itu sendiri. Hampir setiap tumbuhan tingkat tinggi memiliki beberapa bakteri endofit, salah satunya jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) yang berasal dari Pulau Enggano. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan bakteri endofit dan mengetahui keanekaragaman bakteri endofit yang diisolasi dari jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) asal Pulau Enggano. Isolasi bakteri endofit dilakukan dengan metode tempel pada media Nutrient Agar (NA) setelah dilakukan sterilisasi permukaan organ tanaman menggunakan alkohol dan natrium hipoklorit 5,25%. Sebanyak 24 isolat bakteri endofit jahe merah (Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum) diisolasi dari rimpang (modifikasi batang), pelepah daun, dan helaian daun. Bakteri endofit diidentifikasi berdasarkan pengamatan morfologi, uji biokimia, dan pewarnaan Gram. Hasilnya, keanekaragaman bakteri terdiri dari 7 genus, yaitu Bacillus, Sporosarcina, Amphibacillus, Azotobacter, Eubacterium, Pimelobacter, dan Micrococcus. Genus Bacillus terdiri dari 4 spesies, genus Sporosarcina terdiri dari 6 spesies, genus Amphibacillus terdiri dari 1 spesies, genus Azotobacter terdiri dari 2 spesies, genus Eubacterium terdiri dari 1 spesies, genus Pimelobacter terdiri dari 1 spesies, dan genus Micrococcus yang juga terdiri dari 1 spesies. Bacillus merupakan genus yang mendominasi keanekaragaman bakteri endofit yang diisolasi dari jahe merah asal Pulau Enggano

Aktivitas Antibakteri Nanopartikel Perak Hasil Green Synthesis Menggunakan Ektrak Kulit Buah Kemuning (Murraya Paniculata (L) Jack)

Antibacterial activity using silver nanoparticles synthesized using Murraya Paniculata (L)  rinds extract has been carried out. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Murraya Paniculata (L) rinds extract. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by reacting AgNO3 with water extract of the Murraya Paniculata (L) rinds. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles were tested for antibacterial activity using Escherichia coli ATCC 8739. Silver nanoparticles synthesized using Murraya Paniculata (L) rinds extract were characterized using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer to confirm the formation of silver nanoparticles. The UV-Vis spectrophotometer results showed the formation of silver nanoparticles which was indicated by an absorption around 400-450 nm. The antibacterial activity test results of silver nanoparticles showed a strong inhibitory activity. Keywords: Green Synthesis, Silver Nanoparticles, Antibacterial, Echerichia Col

Isolation and Screening of Soil Chitinolytic Actinobacteria as the Anti-Fungal Producer of Plant Pathogens

Abstract: Chitinolytic actinobacteria are currently more widely used because of their ability as the biological control agents to the pathogenic fungi, especially in horticultural and plantation crops. This research was conducted to obtain isolates of chitinolytic soil actinobacteria from the rhizosphere of the rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis) area in IPB University. Antifungal activities from these actinobacteria hopely able to inhibit the growth of plant pathogenic fungi in Vitro on chitin agar media. Fusarium oxysporum and Sclerotium rolfsii are used in the inhibition test of chitinolytic actinobacteria. The results successfully obtained 16 isolates of actinobacteria were grew on  Humic Acid Vitamin (HV) agar. It showed that six of 16 actinobacteria isolates were able to produce inhibition zones to the growth of hyphae of pathogenic fungi on potato dextrose agar (PDA). KK-15 and KK-07 isolates were able to produce the largest inhibition percentages in F. oxysporum and S. rolfsii. Based on the chitinolytic index (CI) values, KK-15 and KK-07 isolates produced CI values of 1.25 and 1.5, respectively. The morphological characteristics and Gram staining of both KK-15 and KK-07 isolates are closely relative with Streptomyces sp. Abstrak: Bakteri kitinolitik saat ini banyak diteliti karena kemampuannya sebagai agens pengendali hayati jamur patogen khususnya pada tanaman hortikultura dan perkebunan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan isolat-isolat bakteri kitinolitik asal tanah dari bagian perakaran tanaman karet (Hevea brasiliensis) di daerah perkebunan karet Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB). Aktivitas antifungi dari bakteri ini diharapkan  mampu menghambat pertumbuhan jamur patogen tanaman secara in Vitro pada media agar-agar kitin. Fusarium oxysporum dan Sclerotium rolfsii digunakan dalam uji hambat aktinobakteri kitinolitik. Hasil penelitian memperoleh 16 isolat aktinobakteri berhasil diisolasi dengan menggunakan media agar-agar Humic Acid Vitamin (HV), dan dari 16 isolat tersebut, enam isolat mampu menghasilkan zona hambat terhadap pertumbuhan hifa dari kedua jamur patogen pada media Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) secara in Vitro. Isolat KK-15 dan KK-07 mampu menghasilkan diameter hambatan terbesar pada jamur F. oxysporum dan S. rolfsii. Berdasarkan nilai index kitinolitik (IK), isolat KK-15 dan KK-07 menghasilkan nilai IK sebesar 1,25 dan 1,5 secara berurutan. Karakteristik morfologi dan pewarnaan Gram dari kedua isolat yaitu KK-15 dan KK-07 memiliki kedekatan dengan kelompok Streptomyces spp

Reduction of 4-nitrophenol Mediated by Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Peronema canescens

In this study, we developed an alternative of 4-nitrophenol reduction mediated by silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) which was synthesized using aqueous extract of the Peronema canescens leaf through an eco-friendly approach. The reducing 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol mediated by AgNPS in the presence of sodium borohydride as a hydrogen source proceeded rapidly at room temperature without any additional treatments. The AgNPS synthesis was simple and was carried out under mild conditions. Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy was performed to examine the properties of the obtained AgNPs, which displayed an absorption peak at 431 nm. A transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed that the AgNPs were spherical in shape and had an average particle size of 19 nm as determined by particle size analysis. Copyright © 2021 by Authors, Published by BCREC Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).

Potential of marine sponge Jaspis sp.‐associated bacteria as an antimicrobial producer in Enggano Island

Sponges, a group of marine multicellular animals with a porous body structure, show potential for the production of bioactive compounds. Sponge‐associated bacteria are an alternative antimicrobial producer due to their high content of bioactive compounds. This study aimed to identify the highest‐potential antimicrobial‐producing bacteria isolate associated with Jaspis sp. sponges from Enggano island. The isolated bacteria were screened for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans using cultures, supernatants, pellets, and crude extracts. The study also conducted genetic identification to determine the identity of the isolate with the greatest potency and its closest relationship using the 16S rRNA gene. The antimicrobial activity was determined by monitoring and measuring the diameter of the formed clear zones. The results of the observations of morphological characteristics revealed nine isolates from Jaspis sp. that each consisting of 6 JABS isolates and 3 JABB isolates. Based on isolates that had antimicrobial activity, JABS6 isolates had the best antimicrobial activity, with the diameter of inhibition zones of 24.7, 8.2, 4.6, and 33.7 mm for E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus and C. albicans, respectively. The genome sequencing of the JABS6 isolate confirmed that it was identical to Bacillus thuringiensis strain USS‐CAP‐1. The study concludes that this finding shows promise for the further development of future antimicrobial agents