Effect of Compost Application on the Growth of Acacia nilotica

Abstract Acacia nilotica is an important agroforestry specie, which is used in both compact and linear forms. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of compost on the growth performance and biomass production of A. nilotica. Completely randomized design (CRD) was used to analyze the variations among several growth morphological traits. Two parallel trials, pot trial (seedlings), field trial (saplings) were conducted simultaneously. Compost and litter mixture were applied in mentioned trials. Following treatments were used: T0 – control; T1 - 25% of compost and 75% of nursery soil; T2 - mixture of 50% nursery soil and 50% compost; T3 - mixture of 75% compost and 25% of nursery soil; T4 - where 100% compost was applied. Increase in plant growth was observed with the increases in the amount of compost mixture. In field trial maximum plant height, shoot length, root length, rootshoot ratio and biomass production was observed when 100% compost level was applied, while minimum was observed without any compost appli-cation. In pot trials, the maximum plant height, rootshoot ratio and biomass production was recorded when 75% compost level was applied. Overall, Acacia performed better with 100% of compost application in field trail and 75% of compost application in pot trial. The results of this study demonstrated the positive effects of compost on the growth of Acacia. The seedling development was improved considerably with different levels having greater percentage of organic fertilizer and it was concluded that compost improves soil fertility and it should be used as organic fertilizer in farming and forestry practices for improving crop growth and yield.

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Effect of different compost concentrations on the growth yield of Bombax Ceiba (Simal)

10.53365/nrfhh/144578 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Irfan Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Haroon U Rashid ◽

Shahid Nawaz ◽

Muhammad Asif ◽

Taimoor Hassan Farooq ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Plant Growth ◽

Field Experiment ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Pot Experiment ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Compost Application

Bombax ceiba is an important agroforestry tree species widely distributed throughout the world. It has been extensively grown and planted for eras in hot and dry regions and high humidity zones of southern Asia. The main objective of this research was to evaluate the growth response of B. ceiba in response to different compost treatments. Different morphological traits (plant height, stem height, root length) and biomass (shoot fresh weight, shoot dry weight, root fresh weight, root dry weight and root/shoot ratio) were measured. Two experiments (pot experiment = seedlings) and (field experiment = saplings) were conducted simultaneously. Different compost treatments: (T0) = (Compost 0% + Soil 0%), (T1) = (Compost 25% + Soil 75%), (T2) = (Compost 50% + Soil 50%), (T3) = (Compost 75% + Soil 25%), (T4) = (Compost 100% + Soil 0%) were applied in the growing media. Results demonstrated that plant growth increased with the increment in compost application. In the pot experiment, B. ceiba exhibited its better growth under 75% of compost application, whereas in the field experiment, 100% compost was helpful for the best production of B. ceiba. Overall, positive effects of compost were observed for the growth of B. ceiba. The plant growth was increased greatly in response to the better content of organic fertilizer, and it was determined that compost enhances soil fertility. It should be implemented as organic fertilizer in agroforestry operations for optimizing plant growth and yield.

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PEMBERIAN POC GAMAL TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI PADI SAWAH (Oryza sativa L.) DENGAN METODE SALIBU

EUGENIA ◽

10.35791/eug.24.1.2018.21650 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mifta Mamentu ◽

Jeanne M. Paulus ◽

Edy Lengkong

Keyword(s):

Oryza Sativa ◽

Grain Yield ◽

Plant Height ◽

Rice Field ◽

Oryza Sativa L ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Field Research ◽

Lowland Rice ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Treatment Factor

ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to studied the application of gliricidia MOL on the growth and yield of lowland rice in the salibu method, and to get the best concentration of gliricidia liquid organic fertilizer (POC) on the growth and production of lowland rice. Field research has been conducted in Tababo Village, Subdistrict of Belang, district of Southeast Minahasa. The treatment in the experiment consists of one treatment factor, that were concentrations of gliricidia POC, ie : 0, 50 , 100, 150, and 200 ml/litre. The results showed that gliricidia POC have an effect on plant height, the number of grain/panicle, and the dry grain yield (GKP) / plot, but not affect the number of productive tillers and weight of 1,000 grain. The best results were achieved in gliricidia POC concentration 200 ml/litre with the highest values were: plant height was 98.93 cm; 116.420 grain/panicle; and 8.300 kg dry grain yield or equivalent to 6.92 ton/ha.Keywords : gliricidia POC, production, lowland rice, salibu method

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The Enhancement of Soybean Growth and Yield in a Field Trial through Introduction of Mixtures of Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Bacillus sp. and Pseudomonas chlororaphis

Notulae Scientia Biologicae ◽

10.15835/nsb9210081 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 274-279 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Renata M. ILIČIĆ ◽

Radmila N. PIVIĆ ◽

Zoran S. DINIĆ ◽

Dragana S. LATKOVIĆ ◽

Slobodan A. VLAJIĆ ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Carbon Content ◽

Bradyrhizobium Japonicum ◽

Field Trial ◽

Agricultural Practices ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Pseudomonas Chlororaphis ◽

Bacillus Sp ◽

Commercial Fertilizer ◽

Positive Effects

The effects of plant growth promoting (PGP) bacteria on soybean growth and yield were tested in field conditions using four treatments: (A) Bradyrhizobium japonicum strain 526, combined with cell-free supernatants (CFS) of Bacillus sp. strain Q10 and Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain Q16; (B) B. japonicum 526 + Bacillus sp. Q10; (C) B. japonicum 526 + P. chlororaphis Q16 and (D) commercial fertilizer containing B. japonicum, which served as a control. The average values of dry weight per nodule and shoot dry weight had the maximum values in the B treatment. In dry shoots collected at the flowering stage, nitrogen and carbon content was similar across all treatments, while that of sulphur decreased in treatment A. Relative to the control (D), all treatments showed positive effects on pods number and grain mass per plant, with the best results yielded by treatment A. Nitrogen and sulphur content in grain were significantly higher in treatment C, whereas maximum carbon content was measured in treatment B. In the control, it was obtained the yield of 4,000 kgha-1, which was in accordance with data reported by the seed producer for the same growing conditions (the maximum value). The yields of 4,229, as well as 4,286 and 4,400 kg ha-1 were measured for variants C, B and A, respectively, which were statistically significant higher (5.73 to 10%) than the commercial fertilizer (D). The improvement in soybean growth and yield in the field trial achieved by addition of PGP strains Bacillus sp. Q10 and P. chlororaphis Q16 to B. japonicum 526 can result in more productive agricultural practices.

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Aplikasi Integrasi Pupuk NPK Dengan Waktu Pemberian Pupuk Organik Cair Pada Tanaman Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.)

JURNAL BUDIDAYA PERTANIAN ◽

10.30598/jbdp.2018.14.1.14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 14-20

Author(s):

Yance N Ayal ◽

Henry Kesaulya ◽

Francina Matulessy

Keyword(s):

Leaf Area ◽

Plant Height ◽

Root Length ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Leaf Number ◽

Root Weight ◽

Plant Weight ◽

Total Plant ◽

Npk Fertilizer

This research was aimed to get the optimum NPK fertilizer dosage with the time of liquid organic fertilizer application to support the growth and yield of pakcoy (Brassica rappa L.). The study used a Randomized Block Design with three replications. Observation variables included plant height, leaf number, leaf area, total plant weight, root length, root weight and total plant weight percentage. The results showed that N0 (without NPK fertilizer) was the best based on the plant height and leaf number. Liquid organic fertilizer given at 3-time applications per plant (W3) contributed significantly to leaf number at 35 days after planting and gave the highest yield of leaves, with 17,45 leaves. The treatment of NPK compound fertilizer dosage with the time of liquid organic fertilizer gave significant effects on the leaf area, total plant weight, root length, and root weight. Keywords: liquid organic fertilizer, NPK, pakcoy ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan dosis pupuk NPK dengan waktu plikasi pupuk organik cair yang tepat untuk menunjang pertumbuhan danp roduksi tanaman pakcoy (Brassica rappa L.). Penelitian mengunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Peubah-peubah pengamatan meliputi tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, luas daun, berat total tanaman, panjang akar, berat akar dan persentase berat total tanaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan N0 (tanpa pupuk NPK) merupakan yang terbaik dari penelitian ini terhadap parameter tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun. Waktu pemberian pupuk organik cair 3 kali/tanaman (perlakuan W3) memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap jumlah daun 35 hari setelah tanam dan menghasilkan daun terbanyak dengan jumlah 17,45 helai. Perlakuan dosis pupuk majemuk NPK dengan waktu pemberian pupuk organik cair memberikan pengaruh yang nyata sampai sangat nyata terhadap luas daun, berat total tanaman, panjang akar serta berat akar. Kata kunci: NPK, pakcoy, pupuk organik cair

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PENGARUH DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG SAPI DAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN TERUNG UNGU (Solanum Melongena L.)

VIABEL Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian ◽

10.30957/viabel.v11i1.231 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 23-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yona Prastya ◽

Palupi Puspitorini

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Solanum Melongena ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Cow Manure ◽

Fruit Length ◽

Two Factors ◽

Number Of Leaves

This study aims 1) To determine the effect of the interaction types of cow manure with liquid organic fertilizer on the grwoth and yield of purple eggplant. 2) two know the effect of cow manure on the growth and yield of purple eggplant, 3) to know in the influence of liquid organic fertilizier on the growth and yield of purple eggplant . this research was conducted by using Randomizedby Block Design in Faktorial ( RAK ) with two factors, the first factor is Cow manure (K), consisting of three levels ie cow manure 500 gram (K1), cow manure 750 gram (K2), com manure 1000 gram (K3 ). The second factor is liquid organic fertilizer ( P ) consists of three levels : liquid organic fertilizer 3 mili ( P1 ) liquid organik fertilizer 6 mili (P2), liquid organik fertilizer 9 mili (P3). The observed variables in include plant height, number of leaves, number of fruits, fruit length and fruit weight . Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) level of 5%. The results showed that: there was no interaction between cow manure and liquid organic fertilizer on growth and yield of purplish eggplant. Treatment of cow manure 500 gram ( K1 ) effect on plant height 56 hst and cow manure 1000 gram (K3 ) have an effect on total fruit length. In the treatment of liquid organik fertilizer 6 mili ( P2 ) effect on plant height 28 hst and the treatment of liquid fertilizerr 9 mili (P3 ) have an effect to harvest length 1. There is no interaction between cow manure an liquid fertilizer to the growth and yield of eggplant purple.

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Pengaruh Biochar dan Pupuk Organik Cair dari Air Cucian Beras Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Selada

JURNAL BUDIDAYA PERTANIAN ◽

10.30598/jbdp.2021.17.1.76 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 76-82

Author(s):

Deno Okalia ◽

Tri Nopsagiarti ◽

Gusti Marlina

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Leaf Number ◽

Household Waste ◽

Vegetable Crops ◽

Growing Media ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Significant Difference

Growing vegetable crops such as lettuce, on Ultisol soil has several obstacles, such as insufficient organic matter and nutrients in the soil. The provision of biochar and POC leri or organic fertilizer from rice washing liquid is expected to be a long-term and sustainable solution. This study was intended to test the addition of biochar to the growing media and the application of leri on lettuce cultivation. This study used a factorial Randomized Block Design (RAK) method. The first factor was the application of biochar to the planting medium (M), which consisted of M1: Ultisol without biochar and M2: Ultisol + 30 g biochar. The second factor was the administration of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) leri (P), with 5 treatments consisting of P0: without giving LOF leri, P1: giving LOF leri without fermentation once a week, P2: giving LOF leri without fermentation twice a week, P3: giving fermented LOF leri once a week, P4: giving fermented LOF leri twice a week. The results of this study were tested statistically by analysis of variance, with the F test; if there was a significant difference, it was continued with the BNJ test (Honest Significant Difference) at a 0.05 level. The results showed that the best treatment of LOF leri in increasing lettuce growth and yield was 25% fermented LOF leri given 2 times a week, at 250 mL per lettuce plant. As a single treatment the best growing media was M2 (Ultisol soil + 30 g of biochar) with a plant height of 25.80 cm and the leaf number of 12.83; whereas the best LOF leri treatment was P4 (fermented LOF leri given twice a week), with a plant height of 30.27 cm and leaf number of 14.42. Based on whole plant fresh weight, the best treatment was the M2P4 (Ultisol + biochar growing medium and fermented LOF leri given week), which was 185.99 g per plant. Keywords: household waste, lettuce, POC leri, rice washing liquid ABSTRAK Melakukan budidaya tanaman sayuran, seperti selada, pada tanah Ultisol memiliki beberapa kendala, seperti kurangnya bahan organik dan unsur hara pada tanah tersebut. Pemberian biochar dan POC leri atau pupuk organik dari cairan cucian beras diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi yang bersifat jangka panjang dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk menguji penambahan biochar pada media tanam dan pemberian leri pada budidaya selada. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) faktorial. Faktor pertama adalah pemberian biochar pada media tanam (M), yang terdiri dari M1: Ultisol tanpa biochar dan M2: Ultisol + 30 g biochar. Faktor kedua adalah pemberian pupuk organic cair (POC) leri (P), dengan sebanyak 5 perlakuan yang terdiri dari adalah P0: tanpa pemberian POC leri, P1: pemberian POC leri tanpa fermentasi 1 kali seminggu, P2: pemberian POC leri tanpa fermentasi 2 kali seminggu, P3: pemberian POC leri fermentasi 1 kali seminggu, P4: pemberian POC leri fermentasi 2 kali seminggu. Hasil penelitian ini diuji secara statistik dengan analisis ragam, dengan uji F; bila terdapat perbedaan nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji BNJ (Beda Nyata Jujur) pada taraf 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan POC leri yang terbaik dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi selada adalah 25% POC leri fermentasi yang diberikan 2 kali seminggu, sebanyak 250 mL per tanaman selada. Secara tunggal perlakuan media tanam terbaik adalah M2 (tanah Ultisol+ 30 g biochar) dengan tinggi tanaman 25,80 cm dan jumlah daun 12, 83 helai; sedangkan perlakuan POC leri terbaik adalah P4 (POC leri fermentasi yang diberikan 2 kali seminggu), dengan tinggi tanaman 30,27 cm dan jumlah daun 14,42 helai. Berdasarkan berat basah tanaman, yang terbaik adalah pada perlakuan M2P4 (media tanam Ultisol + biochar dan POC leri fermentasi yang diberikan 2 kali seminggu), yaitu 185,99 g per tanaman. Kata kunci: cairan cucian beras, limbah rumah tangga, POC leri, selada

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PEMBERIAN PUPUK ORGANIK DAN JARAK TANAM UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.)

JURNAL BUDIDAYA PERTANIAN ◽

10.30598/jbdp.2017.13.2.94 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 94-102

Author(s):

Dessy A Ralahalu ◽

Rhony E Ririhena ◽

Abdul K Kilkoda

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Mosaic Disease ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Wet Weight ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Planting Distance

This study aims to examine the effect of concentration of liquid organic fertilizer supermes on various spacing to the growth and yield of onion. The experiment was conducted in Dusun Telaga Kodok, Hitu Lama Village, Leihitu Barat District, Central Maluku District, from March to April 2017. The experiment used was a Randomized Block Design with three replications. The concentration of liquid organic fertilizer supermes consists of: 0, 2, 4, 6 mL/L water. Plant ing distance consists of: 10 × 15 cm, 15 × 15 cm and 20 × 15 cm. Varieties used were varieties of Bima Brebes. Parameters measured were plant height, number of leaves, number of tubers, root length, wet weight and dry weight of tubers. During the experiment, rainfall and rainy days were quite high at the research location. This condition causes the crop to be harvested at 41 HST because it is attacked by ground caterpillar, mosaic disease and purple spots. The application of liquid organic fertilizer has not shown any significant effect to the growth and yield parameters of shallot crop. Planting distance of 15 × 15 cm shows the effect on plant height and number of leaves at 35 HST, tuber weight and tuber dry weight and there is a significant interaction on the leaf number at 35 HST with concentration of 4 mL/L water and Planting Distance 15 × 15 cm. Keywords: liquid organic fertilizer, planting distance, red onion ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh konsentrasi pupuk organik cair supermes pada berbagai jarak tanam terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil bawang merah. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Dusun Telaga Kodok, Desa Hitu Lama Kecamatan Leihitu Barat, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah, dari bulan Maret sampai dengan April 2017. Percobaan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan tiga ulangan. Konsentrasi pupuk organik cair Supermes terdiri dari 0, 2, 4, 6 mL/L air. Jarak tanam terdiri dari 10 ×15 cm, 15 × 15 cm, dan 20 × 15 cm. Varietas yang digunakan adalah varietas Bima Brebes. Paramater yang diukur adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, jumlah umbi, panjang akar, bobot basah dan bobot kering umbi. Selama percobaan berlangsung curah hujan dan hari hujan cukup tinggi terjadi di lokasi penelitian. Kondisi ini menyebabkan tanaman dipanen pada umur 41 HST karena diserang oleh hama ulat tanah, penyakit mozaik dan bercak ungu. Pemberian pupuk organik cair belum memberikan pengaruh yang nyata terhadap parameter pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman bawang merah. Jarak tanaman 15 × 15 cm berpengaruh terhadap tinggi tanaman dan jumlah daun pada 35 HST, bobot basah umbi dan bobot kering umbi serta adanya interaksi perlakuan yang nyata terhadap jumlah daun pada umur 35 HST dengan konsentrasi 4 mL/L air dan jarak tanam 15 × 15 cm. Kata kunci: bawang merah, jarak tanam, pupuk organik cair

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Density and sowing season of two Brachiaria species on the soybean culture

Planta Daninha ◽

10.1590/s0100-83582013000300009 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 569-576 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

A.S. Saraiva ◽

E.A.L. Erasmo ◽

J.F. Mata ◽

B.F. Dornelas ◽

D.F. Dornelas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Plant Height ◽

Biomass Production ◽

Dry Mass ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Grass Species ◽

Brachiaria Brizantha ◽

Brachiaria Ruziziensis ◽

Sowing Dates ◽

Sowing Season

The aim of this study was to evaluate the growth and yield of soybean cultivar M-8766 in consortium with Brachiaria brizantha. BRS Piata and Brachiaria ruziziensis at different densities and sowing dates. The experimental design was randomized blocks with treatments arranged in a factorial 2 x 2 x 3 with four replications. Used as factors grass species (Brachiaria brizantha Piata and Brachiaria ruziziensis BRS) intercropped with soybean M-8766, sowing dates (12 and 24 days after soybean emergence) and three seeding rates (0, 5, 10 kg ha-1 of seed). At 71 days after soybean emergence were evaluated plant height, stem diameter, dry mass of leaves, stems and shoots, and 4 months after sowing determined the weight of 100 grains and soybean yield. The results showed that when seeded at a density of 10 kg ha-1 at 12 and 24 DAE soy, Brachiaria brizantha. BRS Piata caused reduction in yield in the order of 6.71% and 3.03% respectively, while the Brachiaria ruziziensis was one that caused a greater reduction in productivity in the order of 13.42 and 16.23%, respectively, of these values expression when considering the price of soybean sack. B. ruziziensis expressed less competitive with soybean. However, the large biomass production of this grass provides deployment system till the next harvest.

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Aplikasi Pupuk Organik Cair dari Limbah Pasar pada Tanaman sawi (Brasica juncea L.)

AGRICA ◽

10.37478/agr.v13i1.379 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 57-67

Author(s):

Murdaningsih Murdaningsih

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Fresh Weight ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Affected Plant ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Average Plant ◽

Research On Application

Research on Application of Liquid Organic Fertilizer from Market Waste in Chinese Mustard Plants (Brasica juncea L.). The production of mustard greens in Ende Regency is still low compared to the production of mustard greens. This condition is caused by fertilization that has not been optimal. Efforts to increase mustard production through the application of technology, especially the use of fertilizers, including using liquid organic fertilizer Market waste that can provide nutrients for plants.This study aims to determine the application dose of liquid organic fertilizer from market waste and the response of growth and yield of mustard plants. The study was conducted in the experimental garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Flores in Ende, using a Randomized Block Design consisting of five treatments using Liquid organic fertilizer (POC) from Market Waste namely L0 (without POC), L1 (10 liters of POC), L2 (20 liters POC), L3 (30 liters of POC), L4 (40 liters of POC), repeated four times. The results showed that the application of POC from market waste significantly affected plant height, number of leaves, fresh weight of mustard greens, fresh weight of mustard ha-1 and dose of 40 liters ha-1 showed the best growth, which was an average plant height of 24.68 cm, number of leaves 9.25 strands, fresh weight of mustard 147.40 g and production of mustard 23.58 tons ha-1

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Growth and Yield of Chili Pepper under Different Time Application of Wedelia (Wedelia trilobata) and Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) Organic Fertilizers

10.31219/osf.io/t8rvb ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Nanik Setyowati ◽

Zainal Muktamar ◽

Silma Oktiasa ◽

Dwi W. Ganefianti

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Soil Organic Matter ◽

Plant Height ◽

Organic Fertilizer ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Chili Pepper ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Chromolaena Odorata ◽

Wedelia Trilobata

Low content of soil organic matter and low availability of nutrients in Ultisol are major constraints of this soil to support growth and development of chili pepper. Application of organic fertilizer is required to increase content of soil organic matter as well as to improve other chemical, biological, physical properties of this soil. Wedelia (Wedelia trilobata) and Siam Weed (Chromolaena odorata) are potential sources of organic fertilizer. The aim of this study was to compare growth and yield of chili pepper under different time application of Wedelia and Siam Weed based organic fertilizers. Greenhouse house experiment was conducted employing Completely Randomized Design with 2 factors namely Wedelia and Siam Weed composts as first factor and 5 (five) different time of application as second factor. Each treatment was replicated 5 times. The study showed that most variables observed in this experiment were not affected by types of compost. Only were plant height, canopy width and dry weight of biomass significant difference between the two composts. Siam weed compost applied two weeks before planting resulted in plant canopy wider than Wedelia compost. However, Wedelia compost applied at planting resulted in longer chili pepper as compared to Siam weed compost. The experiment also revealed that Wedelia compost produced higher plant height and root dry weight as compared to Siam weed compost.

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