The Agricultural Bacteriology Research Group was established in 2003 under the Plant Pests and Diseases Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University. The Agricultural Bacteriology Research Group has long been at the forefront of research in application of smart farming technologies, pathogen-free seedling production using tissue culture and PCR molecular techniques, and the development of biotechnological products such as biopesticides, biofertilizers, and bioactivators. A part of the thematic Research Group (TRG) initiative, this specialized research cluster was established to bring together experts, students, and collaborators in the field of Agricultural Bacteriology.