<p>The paper was intended to measure the website of Agrivita Journal<br />in the implementation of dialogic communication features. These<br />communicative features indicate the management capability in the<br />digital-based scientific journal process. The content analysis was<br />employed, utilizing 31 dialogic communication features that five coders<br />evaluated as the assessment instrument. The Intraclass Correlation<br />Coefficient (ICC) approach was used to measure inter-rater reliability,<br />and a composite index was used to assess the implementation strength<br />of each feature. The results showed that the ICC calculation based on the<br />two-way random effects model and absolute agreement was considered<br />reliable. ICC values of features such as the layout of the Agrivita<br />website, the publisher profile page, and visitor statistics were scored<br />1.00, indicating that the respective features perform an exceptional and<br />consistent execution in facilitating effective bidirectional communication.<br />Meanwhile, minimal ratings resulted from features like the FAQ page,<br />referring to the lack of information transparency and participation from<br />website users. This study also indicated that improving interactive and<br />informative elements on the website is substantial to induce higher<br />participation from the scientific users. Moreover, the study also pointed<br />out that the evaluation conducted by journal management should<br />include principles of dialogic communication as a strategic reference<br />to enhance governance quality and achieve international indexing.</p>

<span lang="IN">The use of biofertilizers in combination with synthetic fertilizer has been effective in managing the population of <em>Peregrinus maidis</em>. The impact of a biofertilizer was assessed through the response of <em>P. maidis</em>. Corn plants were planted in potted soil with four different treatments. Plant defensin expression was determined using semi-quantitative PCR analysis, while lugensin </span><span lang="EN-US">expression</span><span lang="IN"> in insects was analyzed using two-step semi-quantitative RT-PCR. Defensin is shown to be expressed in corn upon insect infestation on both biofertilizer </span><span lang="IN">Mykoplus and a combination of urea and complete fertilizers. The plants treated with the combination of urea and complete fertilizer had similar numbers of insects (25%) to plants treated with biofertilizer alone. It was worth noting that although female macropters preferred biofertilizer-treated plants for oviposition, their preference in plants treated with urea and complete biofertilizer is not significantly different. Interestingly, the corn plants treated with biofertilizer plus urea had a similar number of oviposited eggs among the treatments (P=0.8166). This research presents novel results as it explores the potential benefits of using biofertilizers as a biocontrol method to manage the population of insect vectors that transmit a viral phytopathogen affecting corn.</span>

Available online since 1 June 2025

Available online since 1 June 2025

<p>By 2050, a projected global population of 9.7 billion will exacerbate the existing resource scarcity, demanding innovative solutions for sustainable food production. While synthetic fertilizers have boosted yields, their environmental impact—including soil and water contamination, greenhouse gas emissions, and declining response rates—is undeniable. Organic farming and the utilization of biofertilizers offer a compelling alternative. These naturally occurring microorganisms, including nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, enhance soil fertility, boost crop yields, and mitigate the negative consequences of chemical fertilizers. While challenges remain regarding production, distribution, and widespread farmer adoption, the growing global demand for sustainable agriculture, coupled with ongoing research into biofertilizer optimization, paints an optimistic picture for the future of this eco-friendly technology. Indeed, the shift towards biofertilizers represents not just a solution to a pressing problem but a crucial step towards a healthier planet and more secure food supply. The findings suggest that excessive use of chemical fertilizers negatively affect agricultural ecosystems. Besides this, the use of biofertilizers offers a natural sustainable alternative solution to address the imbalance of soil nutrients.</p>

<p>Entomopathogenic fungi are potential candidates for ecofriendly pest-management. These fungi with botanical extracts can improve control over insect pests of economical crops. This study assessed the biocompatibility between four fungi (<em>Aspergillus flavus</em>, <em>Aspergillus oryzae</em>, <em>Metarhizium flavoviride</em>, and <em>Trichoderma</em> <em>hamatum</em>) and four aqueous plant leaf extracts (<em>Azadirachta indica</em>, <em>Eucalyptus camaldulensis</em>, <em>Melia azedarach</em>, and <em>Ocimum sanctum</em>). The fungal strain pure cultures were procured from the Fungal Culture Bank, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Leaf extracts were employed at 0.25% to 1% concentrations, whereas fungal inocula were maintained at 1 × 10<sup>8</sup> conidia/ml. Fungal dry mycelial weight (DMW), colonial growth (CG), and conidial density (CD) were recorded on PDB and PDA media with leaf extracts. Compatibility was calculated based on DMW, CG, and CD results. <em>Aspergillus flavus</em> was highly compatible with 0.25% to 1% <em>A. indica</em> leaf extract. <em>Aspergillus oryzae</em> was compatible with 0.5% to 1% <em>E. Camaldulensis</em> and 0.25% <em>M. azedarach</em> leaf extracts. <em>Metarhizium flavoviride</em> was compatible with 0.5% to 1% <em>E. Camaldulensis</em> and 1% <em>M. azedarach</em> leaf extracts. <em>Trichoderma hamatum</em> shared high compatibility with most concentrations of plant extracts and emerged as the most promising strain. These findings promote fungi-plant extract combination as an ecofriendly pest-management alternative.</p>

<p>The objective of plant hybridization is to generate alternative superior phenotypes with the aim of decreasing the dependence on wild orchid exploitation in nature. Although interspecies crosses in <em>Dendrobium</em> are very likely to occur and there is a low chance of experiencing bud depression, interspecies crosses have the potential to encounter several problems, including failure of embryo development resulted to the seeds unable to germinate. Media formulation is the most essential component in the success of in vitro culture of orchid seeds. Therefore, this study aimed to obtain new <em>Dendrobium </em>hybrids and the best media formulation for germination and seedling growth. A total of three experiments were conducted including hybridization, the impacts of basic media namely (1) MS, (2) VW, and (3) foliar fertilizer both with and without the addition of tryptone, on seedling germination. The results showed that there was no compatibility barriers observed in all crosses. Foliar fertilizer + tryptone media was recommended for orchid seedlings because it produced better growth and roots up to 8 months after planting (MAP). For best results on <em>Dendrobium</em> hybrid seedlings, MS + tryptone media up to 6 MAP was used followed by deflasking into VW + tryptone to stimulate optimal root growth before hardening.</p>

<p>The factors that affect the low national soybean production are the reduction of agricultural land, the dry season, and extreme temperatures due to El Niño. Agroforestry can be one of the solutions, but the environmental conditions that make soybean plant growth less suitable can make it vulnerable to pathogens causing disease, such as a bacterial pustule caused by <em>Xanthomonas</em><em> axonopodis </em>pv<em>. glycines</em>. This research aimed to evaluate the field response to bacterial pustules and the yield potential of various soybean varieties in mahogany agroforestry systems under the stress of the 2023 El Niño drought. This research was carried out during the El Niño dry season, August-October 2023, in the Alas Bromo Special Purpose Forest Area, Karanganyar District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. The research design used in this research was a complete randomized design with the factor of soybean varieties using six varieties planted under mahogany tree stands. The observed variables were height, the number of leaves, disease incidence, disease severity, infection rate, and area under the disease progression curve (AUDPC). The result showed that two varieties resistant to bacterial pustule: Agromulyo and Denasa-2. El Niño, dry season stress, causes low yield productivity; the highest yield was just 0.6 t/ha, produced by the Argomulyo variety.</p>

<p>Numerous initiatives were carried out to enhance rice production in swampy areas, which required the implementation of suitable technology. The use of adaptive variety, soil, and water management have been reported as the main keys to agricultural culture on tidal swamps. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the effect of several levels of substance peat humic application on the growth and yield of rice in tidal swamps. A completely randomized design was also used with two factors and four replications between March to June 2022, in Karya Bakti, Rantau Rasau sub-district of Tanjabtim District, Jambi Province. The first factor was varieties IR-64 and Inpara-4, while the second was the use of humic substance in peat consisting of 0 g/plant, 0.04 g/plant, 0.08 g/plant, and 0.12 g/plant. The cultivation process included the planting of paddy seeds within buckets containing 10 kg of soil. The result showed that the optimal yield of rice varieties IR-64 and Inpara-4, when subjected to peat humic substance in saturated soil culture, was achieved at 0.12 g/plant. This was substantiated by the enhanced uptake of essential nutrients such as N, P, and K in the plants, resulting in superior plant biomass compared to other concentration levels.</p>

<p>Plants have a hard time in its growth and development under salt stress. Salinity stress increase the activity of antioxidants and lessen the damage that salt does, phytohormones might be a good answer. Phytohormones application has emerged as a promising strategy in modern stress management as it defends plants against various abiotic stresses. The study was planned to define whether salt primed seeds treated with plant growth regulators (PGRs) can germinate normally and which level of PGRs can better assist rice germination and seedling growth. Seeds of Malaysian rice cultivars MR263 and MR284 were presoaked with 100 mM NaCl. Salt primed seeds were then treated with 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 mM Gibberellic acid (GA<sub>3</sub>), Salicylic acid (SA) and 10, 20, 30, 40 mM Thiourea (TU) in petridishes in controlled lab conditions. The experiment was designed in factorial CRD (completely randomized design) with two factors and four replicates. The interaction between rice cultivars and treatments (PGRs) significantly affected water uptake potential, germination percentage, germination index, seedling fresh and dry weight and seed vigor index. The application of 0.25 mM GA<sub>3</sub>, 0.25 mM SA and 10 mM TU reduced the inhibitory effect of NaCl priming at germination level.</p>