Research Group

The Pertanian Sehat (PeSe) research group focuses on sustainable agricultural technologies and environmentally responsible approaches to crop protection. Its research emphasizes alternatives to conventional pest management that minimize pesticide residues, including the use of biological control agents and other eco-friendly strategies to support the production of healthier and safer agricultural products. The Plant Diseases research group focuses on the identification and characterization of plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. Its activities also include the development of rapid molecular detection methods and genetic approaches to improve plant resistance to important diseases.

The Pest Management research group develops efficient and integrated pest management strategies, with particular emphasis on entomopathogenic microorganisms and digital monitoring technologies. Its research also explores the application of artificial intelligence to support precise and field-based pest management. The Weed Management research group focuses on ecological approaches to weed control, including the development of plant-based herbicides to reduce dependence on synthetic chemicals. Its research also covers mechanical and biological weed management strategies designed to support sustainable crop production and long-term agricultural productivity.

The Principal Investigators (PIs) of the four research groups are Ankardiansyah Pandu Pradana (pandu@unej.ac.id) for Pertanian Sehat (PeSe), Ali Wafa (ali.wafa@unej.ac.id) for Plant Diseases, Irwanto Sucipto (irwanto.sucipto@unej.ac.id) for Pest Management, and Syaifuddin Hasjim (s.hasjim@unej.ac.id) for Weed Management.