UNIB Agroecotechnology Students Learn Avocado Vegetative Propagation Techniques from Local Practitioner
Bengkulu, October 25, 2025 – The Agroecotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bengkulu (UNIB), held a Guest Lecture on Avocado Vegetative Propagation, featuring Mr. Abdul Aziz, an experienced practitioner and owner of the Avocado Nursery Business (var. SAB) in Bengkulu Province.
The session, conducted on Saturday, October 25, 2025, was part of the Practitioners Lecture Series designed to connect academic learning with real-world agricultural practices. Mr. Abdul Aziz, who has long been active in avocado cultivation, shared valuable insights about the potential of avocado (Persea americana) as a promising perennial crop with economic prospects both locally and internationally.
Sharing Knowledge from Field to Classroom
During the lecture, Mr. Abdul Aziz explained various vegetative propagation techniques, including grafting (sambung pucuk), which is essential for maintaining superior plant characteristics and ensuring high-quality seedling production. He also discussed practical challenges and solutions based on his hands-on experience managing avocado nurseries in Bengkulu.
Interestingly, Mr. Abdul Aziz is a retired Indonesian Army officer (TNI AD) who found a new passion and purpose through avocado cultivation — transforming his hobby into a productive and inspiring post-retirement activity.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Agroecologists
Students of Agroecotechnology enthusiastically participated in the interactive session, gaining not only technical knowledge but also motivation to explore entrepreneurship in horticulture.
The Agroecotechnology Study Program expressed appreciation to Mr. Abdul Aziz for his contribution, emphasizing that such collaborations between practitioners and academia play a key role in promoting innovative, sustainable agriculture.
“We hope this session inspires students to apply vegetative propagation techniques and to keep innovating in sustainable farming practices,” said one of the course coordinators.
