Karst Bio-society

Karst Bioprospecting and Society Research Group

WELCOME

About KARST BIO-SOCIETY Research Group

Bioprospecting can help discover new resources that can benefit society, such as cures for diseases, food supplements, and natural ways to grow crops Conservation

Bioprospecting can help conservation efforts in areas where resources are found Economic incentives

Bioprospecting can create economic incentives for biodiversity conservation Traditional knowledge

Bioprospecting can provide ways for traditional peoples to benefit from their understanding of the environmentΒ understanding of the environment

Research Sub-theme

  1. Karst Microbes and Plants as a Food Source
  2. Plant Endophytic Mycrobia in Karst Areas and Metabolomics
  3. Karst Microbes as Biofertilizer for Rehabilitation of Degraded Karst Areas

Our Team

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Siti Halimah Larekeng, S.P., M.P

Leader

Nasrum Massi

Prof. dr. Muh. Nasrum Massi, PhD

Lecturer

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Muh Restu, MP.

Lecturer

Otto Miettinen

Otto Miettinen

External Collaborator

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Margaretta Christita, S.Hut., M.Buech., Ph.D.

Researchers

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Dr. Retno Prayudyaningsih, S.Si, M.Sc

Researchers

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Gusmiaty., S.P., M.P

Student

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Dr. Asrianny, S.Hut., M.Si

Lecturer

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Dr. Mustika Tuwo, M. Sc.

Lecturer

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad ALif K.S., S.Hut, M.Si

Lecturer

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Syahidah, S.Hut., M.Si., P.hD

Lecturer

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Sri Wahyuni Jufri, S.Hut., M.Hut

Student

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Dr. Irmawat, S.P., M.Si

Lecturer

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Tine Grebenc

External Collaborator

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Munajat Nursapurta, S. Hut., M.Sc.

Lecturer

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Dr. Herlina Rante, S.Si., M.Si., Apt.

Lecturer

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Fatwa Fattarachai, S.Hut.,M.Hut.

Lecturer

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Dr. Yadi Mulyadi, S.S., M.A.

Lecturer

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Muhammad Bima Akzad, S.Hut. M.Hut

Researchers

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Dr. Audyna Mayasari Muin, S.H.,M.H.,CLA.

Lecturer

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Prof. Drs. Ec. Ir. Riyanarto Sarno, M.Sc, Ph.D

Lecturer

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Firti, S.Si., M.Si.

Researchers

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Fadillatu Tanfany, S.T., Ph.D.

Lecturer

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Nurul Hikma, S.P.

Researchers

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Dr. Razak Bin Terhem

External Collaborator

Section Title

Strengthening Biodiversity Monitoring through e-DNA Collaboration at Lake Matano

Sorowako, South Sulawesi – 6/6/2026. On Thursday, 4 June 2026 to Friday-5 June 2026, a...

The Orange Flower from Sulawesi: A New Rhododendron and the Hidden Treasure of Mountain Forests

MAKASSAR, Indonesia 28 March 2026/Karstbios/ – In the cool mountain forests of Central Sulawesi, a...

Mapping Blue Carbon: How Mangroves Help Cities Fight Climate Change

Makassar, Indonesia 5 October 2025/Karstbios/ – In the middle of Jakarta’s busy urban landscape, the...

The Invisible Guardians of Frankincense Trees: How Bacteria Help Us Understand Forest Health

MAKASSAR, Indonesia 4 September 2025/Karstbios/ – In North Sumatra, Indonesia, Styrax...

Mangroves on the Table: How Coastal Forests Can Feed and Heal Communities

MAKASSAR, Indonesia 23 October 2025/Karstbios/ – When people hear the word mangrove, they often...

The Underground Network: How Tiny Fungi Help Restore Karst Landscapes

MAKASSAR, Indonesia April 1 2026/Karstbios/ – When people look at the Maros-Pangkep Karst Area in...

The Secret Helpers Beneath the Roots: How Microbes Could Save Sulawesi’s Endangered Karst Tree

MAKASSAR, Indonesia 12 March 2026/Karstbios/ – In the rocky karst forests of South Sulawesi, a rare...

The Invisible Life That Keeps Mangroves Alive

MAKASSAR, Indonesia 11 January 2026/Karstbios/ – When people think about mangroves, they often...

The Secret Code of Indonesia’s Endemic Forest Tree

MAKASSAR, Indonesia Feb 03 2026 /KarstBS/– Indonesia’s forests are not only beautiful landscapes...