Judul: Isolasi Cendawan Mikoriza Arbuskula pada Tanaman Berkayu Asal Pulau Bangka
Abstrak: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) associate with a variety of plants including forest plants. Research on AMF in forestry in Indonesia is limited, especially on woody plants grown in Bangka Island. Therefore, the aim of this research was to isolate and identify AMF associate with woody plants in Bangka Island grown in post mining area. The Soil samples derived from 8 trapping pots of 4 years woody plants from Bangka Island grown in green house were used as spore inoculum source. Spore extraction from the soil used wet sieving and decanting method. Fungal identification carried out based on the method of “Manual for The Identification of VA Mycorrhizal Fungi”, and fungal isolation used pot culture with Pueraria javanica as a host plant. Fungal structures within the root were analyzed after root staining with trypan blue was conducted. There were 18 spore morphotypes observed which belong to 5 types of Acaulospora and 13 types of Glomus. Seven single spore pot cultures were successfully done from species of Acaulospora sp.1, Acaulospora sp.4, Acaulospora sp.5, Glomus sp.2, Glomus sp.3, Glomus sp.6, and Glomus sp.11. AM fungal colonization observed within the root was arum type which consisted of internal hyphae, asbuscules and vesicles.
Keyword: Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), Bangka Island., Glomus, Acaulospora, woody plants, AMF

Judul: Keanekaragaman Fungi Mikoriza Arbuskula di bawah Tegakan Tanaman Agroforestri Jabon (Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.) di Purwakarta, Jawa Barat
Abstrak: Anthocephalus cadamba is a one of tree species from Rubiaceae family that may symbiotic with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The presence of AMF is very important for the soil nutrient existence, such as P, K, Mg, Fe, and also Mn to increase the growth of plants. The purpose of this research is to identify the diversity of AMF spores under stand of jabon agroforestry plants and to analyze the AMF status on various jabon planting patterns. Spores isolation was taken from soil sample using wet sieving method and decanthing method. Spores from the isolation morfologically identified by observing spores reaction through Melzer’s liquid. The result of this research indicated that soil chemical characteristic on three planting patterns of jabon do not give any concrete effects to the percentage of AMF’s root colonization. There are three genus of AMF found on the research location consist of Glomus sp., Acalauspora sp., and Scutellospora sp. Based on statistical analysis result, the jabon intercropping planting patterns which combining cucumber plants resulting the highest value of both diameter and height growth on various jabon planting patterns.
Keyword: root colonization, planting pattern, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Judul: Studi Kasus Liver Neoplasia pada Anjing Shih Tzu
Abstrak: Liver neoplasia is the excessive and uncontrolled replication of hepatocytes that forms nodules visible in ultrasonography. The purpose of this study is to study and discuss the characteristic, diagnosis and treatment of liver neoplasm through the interpretation of ultrasonography and hematology in a Shih Tzu dog. Ultrasonography is conducted with a Chison Q8 ultrasound machine with a 5 to 7 MHz frequency convex probe on lateral recumbency. The blood cells, liver enzymes and nodules sizes were the main parameters in this study. The results in the period of three years from 2021 to 2023 were interpreted and supported with secondary data sources. The Shih Tzu dog is 14 years old in the year 2023 with a body weight of 5.21kg. No obvious clinical signs were observed during previous examinations. However, lethargy, vomiting and anorexia were recorded in its latest examination. Thrombocytosis, granulocytosis, high liver enzymes and hypoglycemia, which are some of the neoplastic clinical manifestations were also presented by this patient. Besides, liver neoplasm, spleen neoplasm and biliary sludge were the sonogram findings of this patient. The liver and spleen neoplasm was observed stable, while the biliary sludge volume fluctuated. The treatment strategy recorded is Ondansetron, Samylin®, Ornipural and Ursodeoxycholic acid.
Keyword: Blood biochemistry profile, Hematology, Liver Neoplasia, Shih Tzu, Ultrasonography