Rice Varieties that Emit Low Methane

The issue of global warming of the planet caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, one of which is methane (CH4). The amount of methane gas emissions in the atmosphere that comes from paddy fields affected by various factors, among others: varieties, nutrient management, and water management or water regime.

"Kepok Tanjung" A High Yielding Banana Bacterial Wilt Resistant

Banana varieties "Kepok Tanjung" released in 2007. The name "Kepok Tanjung" or "Kepok Tanpa Jantung" means without a heart. One advantage of this banana is not having a heart. Thus, it is not necessary anymore to throw the heart in an effort to prevent the transmission of bacterial wilt disease that is naturally spread by insects. In addition, unlike other kepok bananas that taste sour, these varieties have even sweeter. The content of total soluble solids (TSS) is equal to 2930% Brix. Here, one of the evidence, that Indonesia is a mega diversity country for tropical fruits. "Kepok Tanjung" varieties derived from Seram Island, precisely in the Village Makariki, Subdistrict Amahai, District Central Maluku.

"Dering 1" New Variety Drought Tolerant Soybean

The main ecosystem soybean production in Indonesia is a wetland. The biggest opportunity soybean planting in paddy fields is the dry season. In such conditions, soybean cultivation often face the risk of crop failure due to drought. Dering 1 soybean variety was assembled to resolve the issue.

Dering 1 variety derived from a single cross between Davros (high yielding variety) and MLG 2984 (drought tolerant genotype). Selection method used is pedigree selection. Selection of drought tolerance has been done on the generation F4 - F5 to advanced yield trials. Through this selection is obtained promising line with number DV/2984-330.