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    Saving the Mahachai Betta: Genetic Erosion and Conservation Priorities Under Urbanization Pressure
    (2025-10-01)
    Nguyen, Ton Huu Duc
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    Budi, Trifan
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    Pongsanarm, Tavun
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    Panthum, Thitipong
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    Singchat, Worapong
    Background/Objectives: Mahachai Betta (Betta mahachaiensis) is a bubble-nesting fighting fish endemic to brackish habitats in Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Prakan, where rapid urbanization and industrial growth threaten persistence. We evaluated genetic structure and diversity across 10 populations (81 individuals) to inform conservation planning. Methods: This study combined microsatellite genotyping (13 loci) with ecological niche modeling to assess genetic variability, population connectivity, and landscape–environmental drivers of differentiation. Results: Habitat loss and fragmentation were associated with reduced gene flow and decreased genetic diversity. Mean allelic richness was 2.65 and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.20 to 0.46, with F<inf>ST</inf> values up to 0.400. Forward simulations predicted severe erosion of diversity within the next 12.5–37.5 years. Populations showed clear genetic subdivision, most pronounced in Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon, with two Samut Sakhon populations (SKN3 and SKN7) reflecting strong environmental heterogeneity. Conclusions: Improving habitat connectivity and intensifying local community engagement are priority actions to enhance the resilience and long-term persistence of Mahachai Betta. This study provides the first integrated genetic and landscape-based assessment of the species, highlighting its rapid genetic erosion under urbanization and offering a foundation for targeted, evidence-based conservation strategies.
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    Influence of Biopores Infiltration Holes on the Level Erosion in Oil Palm Plantations Area
    (2022-04-01)
    Devianti
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    Irwansyah
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    Yunus, Yuswar
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    Arianti, Nunik Destria
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    Thamren, Dewi Sartika
    The extension of oil palm plantations in Indonesia has encroached on land with a slope of more than 15%, which impacts the possibility of erosion and landslides. However, conservation efforts to reduce erosion are yet to be fully established. Therefore, the present work studies the effect of biopores infiltration holes on erosion at oil palm plantations area with land slopes greater than 15%. Besides, surface runoff with erosion is modeled to find the relationship. The method used in this study is to combine mechanical conservation methods in the form of biopores infiltration holes in an area that already has cover crops, such as Mucuna Bracteata. Two experimental plots were designed, namely (i) plots without biopores infiltration holes and (ii) plots with biopores infiltration holes. The results showed that soil erodibility in the oil palm plantations area was of a high of 0.65. Applying biopores infiltration holes in the field reduced surface runoff and erosion rates by 31.81% and 29.66%, respectively. The relationship of surface runoff with erosion rates on the land shows a very close case where the coefficient of determination in each plot is 0.96 and 0.92.