The development of biotechnology science is growing from time to time. Innovation in the use of microbiological agents as a solution to the problems of crop cultivation and agriculture is very important to do. As an effort to strengthen biological science and implement it in everyday life, the Biology Education study program collaborates with researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The activity carried out is a collaboration of teaching practitioners from the applied microbiology research center. The practitioner presented is Nur Laili, Ph.D, who will teach applied biology courses for 2 online meetings on 9 and 16 November 2022.
 
The material presented by Nur Laili, Ph.D was about biocontrol agents and microbial phytohormones. Biocontrol agent material is discussed interactively by explaining the types of pathogens, the potential and activity of biocontrol agents, and their implementation in plants. While the second material discusses the potential, activity, and use of phytohormones in everyday life. "Practitioners conveyed it well and systematically, I was inspired to do research related to phytohormones and biocontrol agents," said Awaliyah Fajar, a semester 7 student at UNIPMA.
 
In addition to presenting the material, the discussion process also runs interactively. Many students asked questions related to the mechanism for selecting isolates and plants to be used as biocontrol agents. This is very relevant to the Tri Dharma of Higher Education which includes innovative learning, research development, and implementation in community service activities. Starting from lectures with practitioners, lecturers, and students, UNIPMA began to explore innovative ideas in the fields of modern biotechnology and applied biology. "I see a lot of potentials that can be developed as research material from natural resources in Madiun and its surroundings. It only needs strengthening and assistance from practitioners and lecturers," said Nur Laili, Ph.D.
 
The Biology Education study program expressed its gratitude to the Ministry of Education and Culture for its financial support for teaching practitioners from the Free Campus Competition Program (PKKM) grant scheme. The lecturer team is committed to continuing to hold teaching practitioner activities in other subjects. This has a great impact on the development of lecture quality and lecturer competence. Students are also more motivated in learning and discover areas of interest in their research.