scholarly journals Growth of Porang Plants by Cutting the Midrib Tip and Providing Various Types of Biochar as an Intercropping in Interspace Oil Palm

Author(s):  
Iqbal Effendy ◽  
Samsul Bahri

To increase the income of smallholder oil palm farmers through the developmentof a polyculture pattern, which is expected to increase the LER (land Equivalent Ratio) byplanting porang Plant, witch tolerant to low light intensity. This study aims to determine theeffect of cutting the tip of oil palm fronds to increase light interception and to evaluate varioustypes of biochar on the growth of porang plants, using a randomized block design (RBD)arranged in factorial with three replications. The first treatment factor is cutting the tip of thepalm frond (C), namely cutting 1 m (C1), cutting 2 m (C2), and cutting 3 m (C3). The secondtreatment factor is the type of biochar (B) namely rice husk biochar (B1), corn cobs biochar (B2), and coconut shell biochar (B3). The results showed that the interaction between thetreatments had a significant effect on plant height, the number of leaves, stem diameter, anddry weight of stalks. Overall, the results of this study provide hope for the development ofpolyculture oil palm plantations with porang plants to increase farmers' income and at the sametime become an alternative source of carbohydrates considering that porang is capable ofproducing tubers of up to 40-50 tons per ha.

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Seno Aji ◽  
Teguh Satria Mahlindo ◽  
Sari Anggraini

This study aimed to determine the effect of oil palm fronds addition as a mixture to the mechanical properties of bricks in terms of porosity testing, and compressive strength, and to determine the proper percentage of oil palm frond additions. This research is a type of experiment with a randomized block design (RBD) arranged non-factorial and the data is processed using the SPSS 20 Tukey test program. This study used a brick-shaped sample with a length of 19 cm, a width of 9.5 cm and a height of 4.5 cm. Variations in the composition of the added oil palm fronds are 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%. Parameter mechanical properties of bricks included porosity, and compressive strength tests. The addition of oil palm fronds with a composition percentage of 0% to 10% affected the mechanical properties of the bricks by reducing porosity and increasing the compressive strength of the bricks. Based on the test results obtained by each of the best test values, namely the minimum porosity value achieved in the percentage of oil palm fronds as much as 10%, which is 18.4%. The optimum compressive strength value is achieved on the percentage of oil palm fronds as much as 10% which is equal to 20.5 N / mm².


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nurhaita Nurhaita ◽  
Nur Hidayah ◽  
Neli Definiati

<p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Objective: </strong>This research was aimed to evaluation the effect of supplementation jengkol peel powder in fermented oil palm fronds on rumen microbes profile and methane production on <em>in vitro</em>.</p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>The used design was factorial randomized block design with four treatments supplementation of jengkol peel powder at 0, 2, 4, and 6% and four groups as replications. The observed variables were rumen microbes profile (population of total bacteria, cellulolytic, and protozoa), methane production, partial <em>volatile fatty acid</em> (VFA) proportion and acetate/propionate (A/P) ratio. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and different among treatments means examined by Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT).<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>The result showed that supplementation of jengkol peel powder at 6% substrate increased (P&lt;0.05) total and cellulolytic bacteria population. Jengkol peel powder supplementation as much as 4 and 6% decreased (P&lt;0.05) protozoa population, methane production, acetate proportion and A/P ratio. Supplementation of jengkol peel powder at 2% increased (P&lt;0.05) propionate production.<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In conclusion, fermented oil palm fronds can be substituted with jengkol peel powder at 2% substrate that did not disturb rumen microbes profile, decreased methane production, acetate proportion, A/P ratio and increased propionate production on <em>in vitro</em>.<strong></strong></p>


Agric ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Wilda Lumban Tobing ◽  
Chairani Hanum ◽  
Edy Sigit Sutarta

Oil palm plantation expansion in Indonesia continue to increase year by year. Several varieties of oil palm have been produced but not much information about the growth characteristics. Urea as nitrogen fertilizer has become a staple for the cultivation cycle of oil palm. The determination of nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) on palm oil varieties can be used to find out N requirement of each plant according to their needs. This research was aimed to analyze the growth response and NUE of palm oil varieties to fertilizer N at pre nursery. It was conducted in nursery area at Yos Sudarso Binjai Street and Pusat Penelitian Kelapa Sawit, Medan from November 2016 until March 2017 using Completely Randomized Block Design followed by Scott Knott test at α = 5%. There were 35 treatment combinations that used seven varieties of Dura x Pisifera Medan Palm Oil Research Center (AVROS, Simalungun, PPKS 540, Yangambi, PPKS 718, PPKS 239, and Langkat) with N consisting of 5 levels (0 ; 0,5 g ; 1 g; 1.5 g and 2 g). The results showed that the application of N fertilizer influence significant effect on the growth of stem circumference and the number of leaves. The highest of nitrogen use efficiency is found in Simalungun varieties with N application of 1,5 g/plant.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-138
Author(s):  
Silvana Prameswari ◽  
Bayu Pratomo

Introduction: This study aims to obtain concentration of shallot extract (Allium cepa ) and growth regulators to increase growth of Mucuna bracteata. Mucuna is a land cover plant that must be planted in oil palm plantation areas. It is very important to be able to cover the planting area. Materials and Methods: This study used two factorial in randomized block design. The first was concentration of shallot extract per 100 ml distilled water consists of 4 levels, such as control (B0), 10 cc (B1), 20 cc (B2), 30 cc (B3) and the second was the auxins-plant growth regulator consists of 4 levels: Control (G0), 100 ppm (G1), 200 ppm (G2), 300 ppm (G3). Data analyzed with ANOVA with a significant 5% and continued with the DMRT using SAS version 9.1.3. Results: It was found that effect of concentration of shallot extract had a significant effect on survival percentage of Mucuna bracteata at a concentration of 10 cc (B2) after opening the lid at four weeks after planting (WAP) and did not change until 8 WAP. Likewise, the number of leaves at the control concentration (B0) at the age of 6 WAP, and a concentration of 10 cc (B1) at the age of 7-8 WAP. The concentration of growth regulators and their interactions did not significantly affect the survive percentage and number of leaves in Mucuna bracteata.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Hari Gunawan ◽  
Rosmayati Rosmayati ◽  
T. Sabrina

Abstract The objective of the research was to determine theoil palm variety with saline resistance and identify the effective humic acid application dosage with a different salinity rate. This research was conducted in Percut Village.The method used was Randomized Block Design Factorial with 3 factors applied in to 6 varieties oil palm, humic acid dosage (3 dosages) and salinity rate (3 rate) with 3 replications. The results of this research showed that the salinity rate affected significantly to oil palm morphology in saline soil with humic acid adduction. In S0 (0 mmhos), Yangambi variety can increase oil palm plant height, number of leaves, root volume and dry weight of roots. Keywords : Humic Acid, Oil Palm, Saline, VarietyAbstract The objective of the research was to determine the oil palm variety with saline resistance and identifythe effective humic acid application dosage with a different salinity rate. This research was conductedin Percut Village. The method used was Randomized Block Design Factorial with 3 factors applied into 6 varieties oil palm, humic acid dosage (3 dosages) and salinity rate (3 rate) with 3 replications.The results of this research showed that the salinity rate affected significantly to oil palm morphologyin saline soil with humic acid adduction. In S0 (0 mmhos), Yangambi variety can increase oil palmplant height, number of leaves, root volume and dry weight of roots.Keywords : Humic Acid, Oil Palm, Saline, Variety


Author(s):  
A. M. Custódio ◽  
E. M. Alves ◽  
T. P. Paim ◽  
H. A. Carneiro ◽  
A. F. Lima Junior

<p>Os consórcios feitos de forma adequada podem resultar em inúmeros benefícios ao agroecossistema e ao produtor. O objetivo foi avaliar aspectos fitotécnicos do rabanete e alface cultivados em consórcio no oeste goiano. Foram testados 4 consórcios (com 8 plantas de alface e 20, 40, 60 e 80 plantas de rabanete, respectivamente, C I, C II, C III e C IV) em relação ao monocultivo de alface (16 plantas) e de rabanete (80 plantas) por metro quadrado. O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Avaliou o diâmetro, comprimento e massa média das raízes do rabanete; o diâmetro médio do coleto, número de folhas e massa média da parte aérea das plantas de alface e a produtividade de ambas as culturas. Calculou-se o índice de equivalência de área (IEA). O consórcio não afetou o tamanho e peso médio das raízes do rabanete, entretanto, a produtividade do C I (0,46 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>) foi inferior ao C III (1,97 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>), C IV (2,25 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>) e ao monocultivo (2,05 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>). Para a cultura da alface, houve diferença estatística apenas na produtividade, que foi maior no sistema em monocultivo (2,84 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>). Somente o consórcio II (0,82) apresentou IEA inferior ao monocultivo (1,0). Os consórcios apresentam potencial de uso pelos horticultores da região.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Agronomic performance of intercropping between radish and lettuce in West goiano</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>Intercropping properly executed can result in many benefits to the agroecosystem and the farmer. The aim was to evaluate phytotechnical aspects of radish and lettuce intercropped in West Goiás. Four intercropping systems (with 8 lettuce plants and 20, 40, 60 and 80 radish plants, respectively, C I, C II, C III and C IV) were compared to the lettuce monoculture (16 plants) and radish (80 plants) by square meter. The design was a randomized block design with four replications. The diameter, length and average mass of radish roots; the average stem diameter, number of leaves and average mass of the aerial part of lettuce plants and the productivity of both cultures were evaluated. We calculated the land equivalent ratio (IEA). The consortium did not affect the size and average weight of radish roots, however, the C I productivity (0.46 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>) was lower than C III (1.97 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>), C IV (2.25 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>) and monoculture (2.05 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>). To lettuce crop, there was statistical difference only in productivity, which was higher in the system in monoculture (2.84 kg.m<sup>-2</sup>). Only the consortium II (0.82) had less IEA than the monoculture (1.0). The consortiums have a potential use by horticulturists in this region.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Iqbal Effendy ◽  
Novianto Novianto ◽  
Dia Utami

Oil palm plantations in Indonesia are the largest one in the world, reaching 12.3 million hectares, around 46% are smallholders with very low productivity couse  income of oil palm farmers is very low. One effort to take over the problems is to develop an intercroping pattern of soybean- oilpalm  by trimming  the tips of the midribs of oil palm plants on thewider side of interspace of palm stand rows, to increase light interception accepted by soy bean  plant surfaces. This study used a randomized block design (RBD) arranged in factorial 4x3 with three replications. The first treatment is cutting the edge of the oil palm midrib, namely P1 = 50 cm, P2 = 100 cm, P3 =  150 cm. The second treatment was low light intensity tolerant soybean varieties, namely: V1 = Dena 1, V2 = Anjasmoro and V3 = Detam 1. Other actions were carried out according to generally accepted standards. To see the effect of treatment carried out the F test at the level of 5%, and continued with the HSD test at the level of 5% to see the difference among treatments. The results showed that a hope of developing soybean plants as intercrops, although statistically did not show a significant difference. FFB results were not significantly affected by the act of  trimming the midrib as 150 cm.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-127
Author(s):  
Mardiana Wahyuni ◽  
Agus Triani ◽  
Mariani Sembiring

Through the nursery process with certain treatments can be produced quality seeds. Application of Mucuna bracteata compost and Azotobacter on growing media in polybags is one alternative that expected to increase plant growth. This study aimed to determine the effect of M. bracteata compost and Azotobacter and its combination on growth and nitrogen levels of oil palm seedlings. This research was conducted at STIPAP Medan in December 2018 - June 2019 with a Factorial Randomized Block Design (RBD). Treatment compost (K) 3 levels ie K0, K1 and K2 and Azotobacter (A) with 3 levels are A0, A1 and A2. M. bracteata treatment had a very significant effect on seedling height, number of leaves, shoot dry weight and root dry weight. Azotobacter treatment did not significantly affect the parameters of observation, increasing levels of leaf N 13-15%. Interaction compost and Azotobacter treatment had no significant effect. The best treatment is the K2A2 of 1.2 kg of compost and 30 ml of Azotobacter each oil palm seedlings planted in the polybag.


Buletin Palma ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
BASRI A B ◽  
. CHAIRUNNAS ◽  
ABDUL AZIS

<p><span style="font-size: medium;">ABSTRAK </span></p><p>Bibit kelapa sawit yang baik salah satunya ditentukan oleh media tumbuh. Penggunaan kompos ataupun pupuk kandang sering berhasil memperbaiki produktivitas tanah dan  mensuplai unsur hara ke tanaman. Namun, keuntungan pembenah tanah seperti ini bersifat jangka pendek, terutama di daerah tropis, karena dekomposisi bahan organik yang diberikan berlangsung cepat dan biasanya mengalami mineralisasi menjadi CO2. Karbon hitam (C), yang disebut sebagai biochar dapat mengatasi beberapa keterbatasan suplai bahan organik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan komposisi media tumbuh biochar yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan bibit kelapa  sawit. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok dengan 10 perlakuan dan tiga ulangan. Perlakuan yang diuji adalah (1) Topsoil 100%, (2) Biochar sekam padi 100%, (3) Topsoil 50% + biochar sekam padi 50%, (4) Topsoil 50% + kompos 50%, (5) Topsoil 66,6% + biochar sekam padi 33,4%, (6) Topsoil 66,6% + kompos 33,4%, (7) Topsoil 33,3% + biochar sekam padi 33,3% + kompos 33,4%, (8) Topsoil 50% + biochar sekam padi 25% + kompos 25%, (9) Topsoil 40% + biochar sekam padi 40% + kompos 20%, (10) Topsoil 25%+ biochar sekam padi 50% + kompos 25%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan bibit kelapa sawit yang terbaik diperoleh pada media tumbuh campuran topsoil 40%+ biochar sekam padi 40% + kompos 20%.</p><p>Kata kunci : Pembibitan kelapa sawit,  biochar sekam padi, media tumbuh.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; letter-spacing: -0.35pt; font-family: 'Arial Bold'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Bold'; mso-font-width: 95%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IN; mso-fareast-language: IN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The Effect of Biochar Medium on Oil Palm Seedling Growth </span></span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">ABSTRACT </span></p><p>Good oil palm seedlings among otyher thing determined by the growing medium. The use of compost or manure often managed to improve productivity, supply nutrient to the palm. But the advantage of using compost or manure to improve soil fertility are share term, especially in the tropic, because decomposition of organic material and usually under go CO2. Black carbon is called biochar can over come some of the limititations of the supply of organic. The research aims to obtain the composition of biochar growth media which suitable for growing of oil palm seedlings. The research was designed by using Randomized Block Design with 10 growth media treatments and 3 replications. The treatments were tested consist of (1) Topsoil 100%, (2) Rice husk biochar 100%, (3) Topsoil 50% + rice husk biochar 50%, (4) Topsoil 50% + compost 50%, (5) Topsoil 66,6% + rice husk biochar 33,4%, (6) Topsoil 66,6% + compost33,4%, (7) Topsoil 33,3% + rice husk biochar 33,3% + compost33,4%, (8) Topsoil 50% + rice husk biochar 25% + compost 25%, (9) Topsoil 40% + rice husk biochar 40% + compost  20%, (10) Topsoil 25% + rice husk biochar 50% + compost 25%. Result indicated that the best growth of oil palm seedlings was obtained on media topsoil 40% + rice husk biochar 40% + compost 20%.</p><p>Keywords: Oil palm nursery, rice husk biochar, growth media.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rian Jura Arrazi ◽  
Agam Ihsan Hereri ◽  
Erida Nurahmi

This study aims to determine the effect of the concentration of ultra gene liquid biofertilizers and crowns compound NPK and to find out whether there is any interaction between the both of it on the growth of oil palm seedlings.This research was carried out at the main nursery land of Nusantara I Plantation Limited Company (PTPN I) Kebun Baru, Langsa City, Aceh Province from June to September 2017. This study used factorial randomized block design with 16 treatments repeated 3 times. This study consisted of two factors, namely the dose of ultra gene liquid biofertilizer 0.100, 200 and 300 ml and the dose of crowns compound NPK fertilizer 0,5,10 and 15 g. The results showed that the dose of Ultra Gen liquid biofertilizer significantly affected the stem diameter, leaf number and leaf area in almost all MSP and significantly affected the leaf area of 6 MSP. The dose of Ultra Gen liquid biofertilizer treatment has a very significant effect on the growth of oil palm seedlings, which is indicated by the parameters of the increase in stem diameter, number of leaves and leaf area, and only a significant effect on leaf area 6 weeks after observation. The dose of 200 ml of the Ultra Gen factor shows better growth than other doses. There is a real interaction on seedling growth as indicated by the parameters of the number of seedlings. The highest number of seed leaves was shown by the treatment of 100 ml / polybag ultra gen with NPK 5g/polybag (U1N1), and 200 ml / polybag with no NPK fertilization (U2N0), although not significantly different from the U0N0 and U3N3 treatment combinations, but significantly different with the combination of other treatments. Keywords: crowns NPK, oil palm seeds, ultra gene liquid biofertilizers


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