BEKASI –The BINUS greenhouse in Bekasi received a visit from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (09/06/2023). The visit of representatives from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture to see and inspect the rodent tuber plants which are in the process of registering for Plant Variety Protection Rights (PVT), was submitted by Dr. Nesti F Sianipar, S.P., M.Sc. The visit of the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture was accompanied directly by the applicant and rodent tuber plant breeder. Dr. Nesti F Sianipar, SP., M.Si shared information regarding the rodent tuber plant’s potential to produce active anticancer compounds. She also shared information regarding the greenhouse plants’ development. Recent studies show that rodent tuber extract can inhibit the proliferation of breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Through the registration of this rodent tuber variety, the hope is that rat taro can be mass-produced and we can also collaborate with related industries to make rat taro a medicinal ingredient.