Judul: Development of Rapid Seed Vigor Test Method for Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.) Through Radicle Emergence Using Digital Image Processing
Abstrak: Digital imaging acquisition technology is a method of identifying seed quality that has high accuracy with a short process. This technology is based on twodimensional images taken using a camera. This study aimed to develop a rapid vigor seed testing method by radicle emergence test and digital imaging approach for mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). The study was arranged in a randomized complete block design, single factor - observation times i.e. 24 to 40 hours after planting (HAP), periodically in 2 hours, and four replications. The seed was germinated in between paper method, and stored in standard germinator (20±2 oC). Radicle length was categorized into 4 groups i.e. ≥1 mm, ≥2 mm, ≥50% of seed, and ≥ seed. The correlation and regression analysis were applied to identify the correlation among germination percentage, vigor index, maximum growth potential, germination speed, and normal seedlings dry weight. The radicle length ≥1 mm was observed at 36 HAP, ≥2 mm at 38 HAP, ≥50% of seed at 36 HAP, and ≥ seed at 34 HAP. Radicle length has a strong and positive correlation to vigor index and germination speed.
Keyword: radicle length, germination duration, seed quality, seed radicle, digital image evaluation

Judul: Development of a Radicle Emergence-Based Vigor  Evaluation Method for Long Bean (Vigna sinensis L.) Seeds Using Digital Image  Processing
Abstrak: Uji pemunculan radikula adalah metode alternatif yang menjanjikan untuk pengujian vigor benih secara cepat. Pengolahan citra digital merupakan suatu teknologi yang dapat digunakan dalam identifikasi mutu benih menggunakan metode pemunculan radikula yang lebih akurat dan waktu yang efisien. Penelitian bertujuan mengembangkan metode uji cepat vigor benih yang lebih efisien dan akurat dengan metode pemunculan radikula (radicle emergence) menggunakan pengolahan citra digital pada benih kacang panjang (Vigna sinensis L.). Penelitian dilakukan di Laboratorium Fisiologi dan Kesehatan Benih, Departemen Agronomi dan Hortikultura (AGH), Fakultas Pertanian, Institut Pertanian Bogor, pada bulan Oktober 2023 hingga Januari 2024. Penelitian ini menggunakan pengujian yang didasarkan pada tolok ukur daya berkecambah (DB), indeks vigor (IV), potensi tumbuh maksimum (PTM), kecepatan tumbuh (KCT), rataan waktu pemunculan radikula (MRET), serta pengujian vigor pada cekaman salinitas 0,35% dan 0,7%. Penelitian menggunakan rancangan kelompok lengkap teracak satu faktor dengan empat ulangan dengan suhu perkecambahan 25 ± 2 . Penelitian menggunakan sepuluh varietas benih kacang panjang dan pengamatan uji pemunculan radikula dilakukan mulai jam ke 46 hingga jam ke 58 setelah tanam. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pengolahan citra digital dapat digunakan secara efektif pada uji pemunculan radikula untuk pengujian vigor benih kacang panjang. Uji pemunculan radikula berkorelasi kuat positif dengan tolok ukur daya berkecambah, indeks vigor, dan kecepatan tumbuh, serta berkorelasi negatif dengan tolok ukur rataan waktu pemunculan radikula. Periode perkecambahan paling cepat yang dapat digunakan untuk pengujian uji pemunculan radikula adalah 52 jam. Penelitian ini menunjukkan potensi uji pemunculan radikula sebagai metode yang dapat diandalkan dan efisien untuk pengujian vigor benih kacang panjang, terutama ketika dikombinasikan dengan teknologi pengolahan citra digital., Radicle emergence test is a promising alternative method for rapidly evaluating seed vigor. Digital image processing is a technology that can be used to identify seed quality using the radicle emergence method that is more accurate and time efficient. This study aimed to develop an accurate and efficient radicle emergence method for long bean (Vigna sinensis L.) seed testing. The research was conducted at the Seed Physiology and Health Laboratory, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture (AGH), Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University, between October 2023 and January 2024. The study utilized tests that were based on benchmarks such as germination, vigor index (VI), maximum growth potential (MGP), germination speed, mean radicle emergence time (MRET), and vigor testing under 0.35% and 0.7% salinity stress. The study used a one-factor randomized complete group design with four replications with a germination temperature of 25 ± 2?. The study used ten varieties of broad bean seeds and the observation of radicle emergence test was conducted from hour 46 to hour 58 after sowing. This study found that digital image processing can be effectively used in conjunction with the radicle emergence test for seed vigor testing on long-bean seeds. The radicle emergence test showed strong positive correlations with germination, vigor index, and growth rate, and a negative correlation with mean radicle emergence time. The earliest possible germination period for radicle emergence assays was 52 hours. This study demonstrates the potential of the radicle emergence test as a reliable and efficient method for vigor testing of broad bean
Keyword: correlation, germination period, vigor, viability

Judul: Katalis Eterifikasi Gliserol Berbasis Poli–(asam stirena sulfonat) dari Limbah Styrofoam.
Abstrak: Styrofoam waste can be converted to poly–(sulfonate styrene acid) (PSSA) that can be used as catalyst. The objective of this research is to get PSSA that can catalyze the etherification of glycerol and benzyl alcohol. The styrofoam waste was converted to PSSA by reacting with H2SO4 98% (as sulfonation agent) and P2O5 (as sulfonation catalyst) at 40 °C for 6 hours. Characterizations of PSSA included functional groups, sulfonation levels, water swelling, and thermal stability. The yield of PSSA was 40-55%. The success of sulfonated polystyrene was shown by –SO3H group absorption at 1157.29 cm-1. Etherification of glycerol and benzyl alcohol using PSSA catalyst was conducted at 110 °C for 12 hours. The conversion in producing mono–benzyl ether glycerol was 8.10%, 1,3–dibenzyletherglycerol 2.60%, and dibenzyl ether 9.80%. Therefore, the PSSA can be used as etherification catalyst.
Keyword: benzyl alcohol, etherification, glycerol, polystyrene, PSSA