scholarly journals Growth of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) basal shoots in companion planting systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197
Author(s):  
Jacobo Robledo ◽  
Jessica Valencia ◽  
William A. Hincapié

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is an important plant to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industry worldwide. In Colombia its cultivation has grown even when technical crop management is unknown. This study evaluated the growth of three aloe basal shoots weights ranges in two companion planting systems and monoculture (control). A completely randomized split plot design was used. Main plots were: aloe monoculture (AMN), common bean companion planting (CBCP), and giant taro companion planting (GTCP). Treatments were weight ranges from 50 to 150 g (LWe), 151 to 250 g (MW), and 251 to 350 g (HW). Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Duncan multiple range test (P≤0.05), and linear regressions. Variables evaluated were total height (TH), number of leaves (NOL), length (LL), width (LW), and leaf thickness (LT). In CBCP, GTCP, and MW variable LL predicted GH. Models fitted to HW and AMN were not representative (R 2 <0.64). CBCP obtained the highest values in NOL (17.8), TH (56.2 cm), LL (40.2 cm), and LW (5.8 cm). LWe and MW basal shoots reached non-significant differences one year after planting in any variable (P>0.05). Companion planting promotes predictability of aloe growth and CBCP associated with HW are a promising alternative to aloe cultivation.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Enda Sabda Gentri Sembiring ◽  
Julaili Irni ◽  
Rama Riana Sitinjak ◽  
Bayu Pratomo

Introduction: This study aims to determine the growth response of Mucuna bracteata cuttings to the concentration and duration of soaking shallot extract. Materials and Methods: This study used a factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD) with two factors, namely: shallot extract concentration (P) consists of 4 levels, include P0= untreated, P1= 10 ml, P2= 20 ml, P3= 30 ml, meanwhile the soaking time (Q) consists of 4 levels, such as Q0= momentarily dipping, Q1= 15 minutes, Q2= 30 minutes, Q3= 45 minutes. The data was processed by ANOVA and if significant, then further tested with Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the rate of 5%. Results: The concentration of shallot extract, soaking time and their interaction had a very significant effect on the survival percentage of Mucuna bracteata D.C. cuttings. The highest survival percentage of cuttings of Mucuna bracteata on the effect of shallot extract concentration and soaking time was obtained in the P0Q0, P0Q1, and P3Q2 treatments after the lid was opened at 4 weeks after planting. In the number of leaves also had significant effect in the interaction of two factors


2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
B Chalise ◽  
DR Baral ◽  
DM Gautam ◽  
RB Thapa

A field experiment was conducted at National Citrus Research Program (NCRP), Paripatle, Dhankuta to standardize the time and method of grafting and to assess the success and growth of mandarin saplings. Scions taken from ‘Khoku Local’ mandarin were grafted onto one-year-old trifoliate orange seedling rootstocks by shoot tip and veneer methods in eight different dates starting from 29th October, 2009 to 12th February, 2010 at 15 days interval. The grafts were planted inside closed tunnel of jute and plastic sheet at 10×10 cm spacing in 50×60 cm2 experimental plots in two factorial split-plot design with three replications per treatment, containing 30 grafts per plot. The grafting methods were allotted on main-plots and the dates on sub-plots randomly. The success and growth of sapling was significantly affected by the dates while the methods had no effect. Study results showed that the highest success (96.11 %) was found on 13th January, followed by 28th January (91.11%) and the least (51.67%) on 29th October grafting. The mortality of sprouted grafts was the lowest (0.17%) in 29th December grafting, while it was observed higher in earlier and late season grafting. Observation on growth taken at 180 days after grafting in successful grafts showed that 29th October had the highest number of primary branches (2.2); 14th November had the highest number of leaves (48.47) and secondary branches (2.505); 29th December gave the maximum sapling height (32.86 cm); 13th January produced the lowest number of leaves (21.93) per sapling and 28th January produced the lowest number of primary (1.533) and secondary branches (1.172) per sapling. From the study it was revealed that in Dhankuta, the most appropriate time of grafting was 2nd to 4th week of January. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 14, No. 1 (2013) 23-30 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v14i1.8873


2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
Arnandha Desya Refaldi ◽  
Prasodjo Soedomo ◽  
Muharam Muharam ◽  
Yayu Sri Rahayu

Long bean production in Indonesia continues to decline every year, this is due to land conversion and the lack of application of agricultural technology. One of the efforts to increase long bean production is by multiplying quality seeds using organic materials as nutrients needed by plants. This study aims to determine the response of the growth and production of long bean seeds to the interaction of strains, varieties with a concentration of liquid organic fertilizer. The research was conducted at the Vegetable Crops Research Institute, Lembang, West Bandung Regency from July 2020 to January 2021. The research method used was an experimental method with a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with a split-plot design consisting of 2 factors: the first factor (main plot) (A) was the variety and strain with 2 levels, a1 (Tavi canton variety) and a2 (pras-1 strain).The second factor (subplot) (B) is concentration of biopras-1 with 5 levels, b1 (0 cc/l-1 water), b2 (1 cc/l-1 water), b3 (2 cc/l-1 water), b4 (3 cc/l-1 water) and b5 (4 cc/l-1 water). The effect of the treatment was analyzed by means of variance and if the f test at 5% level was significantly different, then to find out the best treatment was continued with the DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) at the 5% level. The results showed that there was an interaction between varieties, lines with various concentrations of biopras-1 liquid organic fertilizer on dry seed weight per plant, dry seed weight per plot, and 1000 seeds weight. Treatment of pras-1 lines with the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer biopras-1 4 cc / l of water was able to give the best results on dry seed weight per plant (35.31 gr), dry seed weight per plot (1.298.20 gr or 2.16 Ton/ha-1) and the weight of 1000 seeds (153.10 gr).


BUANA SAINS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Nadhifa Hasna Fauziyah ◽  
Susilo Budiyanto ◽  
Adriani Darmawati Sudarman

The aim of the study was to know the influence of the rice straw compost doses as fertilizer and the frequence microorganism local of banana weevil on the growth and yield of the strawberry. The experimental design of this research was Completely Randomize Design (CRD) factorial with three factors of rice straw compost doses (15, 20, 25 tons/ha) and three factors of frequence microorganism local of banana weevil (1 time, 3 times, and 5 times) with 3 replications. The parameter observed were bulk density of soil, porosity of soil, organic ingredients of soil, number of leaves, number of fruit, and weight of fruit. Data obtained was processed by analysis of variance and if there is an effect of yield treatment continued with Duncan multiple range test. The result showed that there are interaction between two treatment on bulk density and soil porosity. The compost doses and frequence microorganism local of banana weevil had significan effect on soil characteristic (bulk density, porosity, and organic ingredients of soil), improvement of best soil characteristic happen on compost doses 20 tons/ha and frequency microorganism local of banana weevil 2 times. Treatment of compost doses application 25 tons/ha will improve the parameters of number of leaves and number of fruit, while the best weight of fruit happen on compost doses 20 tons/ha with frequency microorganism local of banana weevil 1 time.


HortScience ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 980b-980
Author(s):  
Yin-Tung Wang

Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) plants remain in production fields for several years, with their lower leaves harvested periodically. A long-term experiment was initiated in November 1993 to determine the effects of fertilization and severeness of harvest on leaf yield. Plants were grown in large pots with or without monthly applications of a 20N–8.6P–16.6K soluble fertilizer from March to October. Beginning in June 1994, the lower leaves were harvested quarterly to have 18, 15, or 12 leaves remaining. Fertilization doubled the number of leaves harvested and tripled the total yield over a 2-year period. The lower leaves on the nonfertilized plants, particularly on plants with 18 leaves remaining, sometimes became dry or partially dry at harvest. The initial quarterly yield and cumulated yield were higher in plants with 12 leaves remaining; however, this trend disappeared over time. The fertilized plants produced an average of 10 kg per plant, while the nonfertilized plants produced only 3.2 kg per plant annually. At several harvests, plants with 18 leaves remaining had higher % dry mass in the inner semi-translucent tissue than those having 12 leaves. Leaves of nonfertilized plants had high % dry mass in the inner leaf tissue when harvested in June and September 1995. Plants with 12 leaves remaining can become unstable and the tops break off in gusty wind.


Author(s):  
Imron Rosyadi ◽  
Karmanah Karmanah ◽  
Sugiarto Sargo

Abstrak Pupuk organik bentuk cair berbahan urin dari ternak adalah salah satu alternatif pupuk ramah lingkungan yang dapat meningkatkan produksi dan pertumbuhan pakcoy. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, peneliti terdorong melaksanakan kajian dengan tujuan mengetahui dampak pemberian pupuk organik cair berbahan urin ternak terhadap perkembangan tumbuhan pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.). Percobaan lima perlakuan memakai Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) yang merupakan pemberian tipe pupuk organik cair hasil ternak urin kambing, urin sapi dan urin kelinci, pupuk kimia AB Mix sebagai pembanding dan tanpa pemupukan (kontrol). Pengamatan dilakukan terhadap tinggi tanaman, kuantitas daun, berat kering dan berat basah panen. Data  dianalisis menggunakan software SPSS serta diuji  Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil kajian yaitu pada semua pupuk organik cair terjadi peningkatan kandungan unsur P, penurunan unsur K dan pH setelah difermentasi pH berkisar 6,85–8,45 dan sesuai dengan peraturan Menteri Pertanian No. 70/Permentan/SR.140/10/2011 tentang pupuk organik, pupuk hayati, dan pembenah tanah. Pupuk organik cair berbahan urin ternak mampu meningkatkan jumlah daun dan tinggi tanaman pakcoy yang secara sig nifikan berbeda dibandingkan pupuk kimia.  Aplikasi pupuk organik cair urin kambing menghasilkan berat kering dan berat basah panen pakcoy yang serupa dengan pupuk kimia.  AbstractLiquid organic fertilizer made from urine from livestock is an alternative to environmentally friendly fertilizers that can increase pakcoy production and growth. Based on this, researchers are interested in conducting research to determine the effect of liquid organic fertilizer made from livestock urine on the growth of pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.). The experiment was carried out with five treatments using a completely randomized design (CRD), namely the application of liquid organic fertilizer from goat urine, cow urine and rabbit urine, chemical fertilizer AB Mix as a comparison, and without fertilization (control). Observations were made on plant height, a number of leaves, dry weight and wet weight of harvest. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and further tested with Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results of the study were that in all liquid organic fertilizers there was an increase in the content of P elements, a decrease in K elements, and pH after fermentation. 70/Permentan/SR.140/10/2011 concerning organic fertilizers, biological fertilizers, and soil enhancers. Liquid organic fertilizer made from livestock urine is able to increase the number of leaves and plant height of pakcoy which is significantly different from chemical fertilizers. The application of goat urine liquid organic fertilizer resulted in the same dry weight and wet weight of pakcoy harvest as chemical fertilizers.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Iliya Bawa ◽  
H. Nahunnaro ◽  
Luka Yelwa Barde ◽  
Tabita Sule Gaba ◽  
Alhaji Musa

A multilocational field trial was conducted to investigate the effect of some plant extracts (Bolanite aegyptica, Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Citrus aurantium) and a synthetic antibiotic (Streptomycin) on the incidence and severity of angular leaf spot on five cotton geno-types namely SAMCOT-8, SAMCOT-9, SAMCOT-10, SAMCOT-11 and SAMCOT-12 in Yola and Jalingo, both located in the northern guinea savannah zone of Nigeria. The experiment was carried out on a split-plot design having three replications with cotton genotypes on the main plots and plant extracts on the sub-plots. Data collected on the incidence and severity of the disease were analysed using the Generalized Linear Model procedure and means separation at 5% level of probability by Duncan Multiple Range Test. Findings of the study revealed that Streptomycin and Bolanite aegyptiaca were able to reduce the disease incidence by 18.12% from 58.69% in Yola at 13 WAS. In Jalingo however, B. aegyptiaca was found to have re-duced the disease severity from 52.12% to 19.69% at 13 WAS. SAMCOT-8 consistently recorded lower incidence and severity means in Yola and Jalingo of 47.96%; 59.12% and 40.82%; 39.70% while SAMCOT-12 recorded higher means of 53.29%; 59.82% and 48.03%; 46.70% respectively.


2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Khusna Amalia Damayanti ◽  
Prasodjo Soedomo

 This research aims to determine the type of shallot variety and the correct dosage for maximum growth and yield of shallot plants. The research method used an experimental method with the experimental design used was a single factor randomized block design (RBD) consisting of 6 treatments, namely A (Sembrani Variety and 100). ml/polybag), B (Sembrani variety and 120 ml/polybag), C (Sembrani variety and 140 ml/polybag), D (Mente's variety and 100 ml/polybag), E (Mente's variety and 120 ml/polybag), and F (Mente's variety and 140 ml/polybag) was repeated 4 times so that there were a total of 24 experimental units. The effect of the treatment was analyzed using variance and if the F test at the 5% level was significant, then to find out the best treatment was continued with the DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) further test at the 5% level. The results showed that there was a significant effect on the types of shallot varieties with different dosages of NPK compound, on all research parameters. Treatment E gave the highest yield at plant height (44.49 cm), the weight of fresh tubers with leaves/clump (7.11 g), the weight of fresh tubers with leaves/plot (19.93 g), the weight of dry tubers with leaves/clump (5.90 g), weight dry tubers with leaves/plot (16.35 g). While treatment D gave the highest yield on the number of tillers (3.14), the number of leaves (6.97), the number of tubers (3.14). Treatment C gave the highest yield on tuber diameter (22.58 mm) and treatment A tuber length (31.48 mm).   


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziadatul Choirum Nikmah ◽  
Widyati Slamet ◽  
Budi Adi Kristanto

The purpose of the research was to study the influence silica and concentration of NAA for moon orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis L.) growth in acclimatization. The experiment was assigned in completely randomized factorial design with the first factor was silica (non silika and with silica) and the second factor was NAA concentrations (0, 50, 100, and 150 ppm). Each treatments was repeated three times. Parameters measured were the percentage of plant life, number of leaves,  length of leaf,  width of leaf, number of roots, length of root and fresh weight of plants. Data were subjected to ANOVA and followed by Duncan Multiple Range Test. The result showed that aplication silica increased fresh weight of plants. Application of NAA concentrations (50, 100, and 150 ppm) decreased percentage of plant life, leaght of leaf, and fresh weight of plants. Interaction of silica and NAA concentrations showed did not significantly effect. Keyword : Moon orchid, silica, NAA, aclimatization


Author(s):  
Abdul Wahid Alqorni ◽  
Sigit Soeparjono

Corn and soybean are food crops which are ranked on the second and third position as the main crops with the highest yield in Indonesia. Based on data of 2012, corn and soybean harvested areas amounted 3,956 ha and 597.65 ha with the productivity of 48.99 tons/ha and 843.15 tons/ha, these areas increased up to 4,388 ha (corn) and 589.42 ha (soybeans) which lead an increase in corn and soybean production by 52.85 tons/ha and 887.54 tons/ha. However, increasing crop productivity, especially for corn and soybeans, cannot continuously use land expansion because the land area of Indonesia that is suitable for agriculture is only 94.07 million ha from 188.20 million of total land area. Thus, the solution to overcome this issue is by arranging the plant spacing and providing proper nutrients. Plant spacing in intercropping systems can minimize competition between plants to provide a well-grown of both plants. This research aimed to determine the increase in productivity of corn and soybean plants using intercropping systems through a combination of plant spacing and a combination of NPK fertilizer dosages. This study used a factorial experimental method that planted crops on the land with 2 factors with split-plot design of 4 × 3 factorial and 3 replications. The first factor is the combination of plant spacing with 4 levels, they were plant spacing of corn; 50 cm × 40 cm (J1), 75 cm × 40 cm (J2), 100 cm × 40 cm (J3), 125 cm × 40 cm (J4) and plant spacing of soybean; 40 cm × 20 cm. The second factor is 3 levels of NPK fertilizer dosages combination, they were 0% NPK fertilizer dose of the recommendation (0 g/m2) (D1), 50% NPK fertilizer dose of the recommendation (198.5 g/m2) (D2), 100% of NPK fertilizer dose of the recommendation (397 g/m2) (D3), with 3 replications. DMRT test (Duncan, Multiple Range Test) was performed with a confidence level of 95% when the results between treatments were significantly different.


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