scholarly journals The Effect of Leaf Bud Trimming and Fruit Position Arrangement on the Quality of Golden Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eko Widaryanto ◽  
Megawati Ristiaji Putri ◽  
Wiwin Sumiya Dwi Yamika ◽  
Akbar Saitama ◽  
Akbar Hidayatullah Zaini

Melon are one of the most popular fruit commodities, but, despite the demand, its production in Indonesia has declined. One measure that can be used to optimize the quality of melon fruit is to trim off the leaf buds and arrange the position of fruiting on the stem, and this study, using the golden melon cultivar ‘Apollo,’ aimed to identify the effects of leaf bud trimming and fruit position arrangement in improving the quantity and quality of the fruit harvest. The experiment was conducted from March to May 2018 in the greenhouse of Food Crop and Horticulture Agribusiness Development (UPT Pengembangan Agribisnis Tanaman Pangan dan Hortikultura), in Lebo, Sidoarjo, Indonesia. It was based on a split-plot design, with leaf bud trimming as the main factor, consisting of two groups (trimming or not trimming), and fruit positions as the secondary factor, consisting of four stages, all repeated at four different time intervals. A correlation was found between leaf bud trimming and fruit position arrangement toward the number of leaves. However, the treatments did not affect the growth and yield of the plants, but did have a significant effect on fruit weight, sweetness, and volume. It was concluded that trimming off the leaf buds and arranging the fruiting position on golden melon plants can increase the quality of fruits, with the treatment involving trimming combined with arranging fruiting on the twelfth–thirteenth segment showing the best results.

Nabatia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
M Abror ◽  
M Koko Ardiansyah

This study aims to determine the effect of trimming with a wide variety of growing media hydroponic system fertigation on growth and yield of melon. Research will be conducted in the green house (House of plastic) UMSIDA Agriculture Faculty, Campus 2, Gelam, Candi, Sidoarjo, research time between the months of March to June 2016 using analysis of variance and continued test HSD 5%. The variables measured were plant height, leaf number, level of sweetness of fruit, fruit weight, high-fruit, thickness of the flesh of the fruit, conclusion from this research is going on the effect of trimming and a wide variety of growing media hydroponic system fertigation in treatment PM5 (trimming down, kokopit). There was also a real influence on the treatment PM6 (without pruning, kokopit) .In observation of plant height, leaf number, fruit weight, and high fruit. And also happens to influence a wide range of growing media on growth and yield of melon on hydroponics fertigation system, the PM6 treatment (without pruning, kokopit) had the highest rates in the observation of plant height, weight of the fruit, and the number of leaves.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 064
Author(s):  
Wiji Safitri ◽  
Endang Sulistyaningsih ◽  
Benito Heru Purwanto ◽  
Stephen Harper

Nitrogen was a key component for increasing yield and quality of vegetables like shallots. The growth and development of plants were influenced by nitrogen form. Common plants preferred nitrate for growth, but the enormity preference varies within plant species and other environmental factors. The purpose of this experiment was to study the effect of ammonium:nitrate ratio in sandy soil to growth and yield of shallot (Allium cepa L. Aggregatum group). The experiment had been conducted in August-October 2015 in the sandy land on Samas Beach, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The research was arranged in a Split-Plot design. The main plot was the source of nitrogen (NH4+; NO3-; NH4+: NO3- 1:1; NH4+: NO3- 1:2; and NH4+: NO3- 2:1) and the subplot was cultivars (Crok Kuning, Tiron, and Bima Brebes). Each subplot covered an area of 2.5 m² (2.5 m x 1 m) with three blocks as replications. Shallot bulbs were planted in sixth-row, spacing 20 cm between rows and 15 cm within rows. The dose was applied according to the recommendation of BPTP (urea 200 kg ha-1, ZA 250 kg ha-1, SP-36 150 kg ha-1, and KCl 150 kg ha-1) 144.5 kg N ha-1. Ammonium:nitrate ratio influenced shallot growth in sandy soil through number of leaves at maximum vegetative phase and its leaf area. The NH4+: NO3- 1:2 ratio gave the best result in dry weight of leaves following bulb dry weight than other ratio. Nevertheless, ammonium:nitrate ratio had no significant influence on bulb dry weight (ton ha-1).


2021 ◽  
Vol 904 (1) ◽  
pp. 012060
Author(s):  
M A Mustafa ◽  
H B Abdul Rahman

Abstract This study is conducted in the unheated greenhouse of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape-College of Agriculture – Tikrit University during the two seasons 2019-2020. It aims at comparing between vertical and terrestrial cultivation and cultivation distances in growth and yield of three cultivars of strawberry. The study includes three factors. The first factor is the method of cultivation which includes two methods of cultivation, terrestrial cultivation and vertical cultivation in pipes. The second factor is planting distances which include three distances, 15, 20 and 25 cm between one plant and another, The third factor related to varieties and includes three, namely Camarosa, Ventana and Sweet Charlie, The experiment is implemented by randomized complete block design according to the split-split Plot Design system, with three replications, each replicate containing 9 experimental units with a length of 2 meters, the cultivation method was set in the main plots and the planting distances in the sub-plots, while the cultivars took the sub-sub-plots. The results have shown the superiority of the terrestrial cultivation treatment over the vertical cultivation in each of the number of leaves, the content of the leaves from chlorophyll, the average number of fruits, the weight of the fruit and the yield of the greenhouse, which reached to 13.74 leaves of plant-1, 49.25 SPAD, 15.71 fruit plant-1, 15.28 gm, and 238.5 gm plant-1, respectively. The Sweet Charlie variety outperformed in the average number of leaves, leaf content of chlorophyll, fruit weight and greenhouse yield, with 15.97 leaves plant-1, 50.47 SPAD, 15.39 gm and 231.5 gm plant-1, respectively. The distance 25 cm between one plant and another outperformed in the above-mentioned characteristics, which reached to 13.97 leaves plant-1, 49.98 SPAD, 15.25 fruits plant-1 and 212.3 gm plant-1, respectively.


Author(s):  
Cajethan U. Ugwuoke ◽  
Agatha A. Asogwa ◽  
Chinyere R. Okwo ◽  
Francis M. Onu ◽  
Godwin E. Eze ◽  
...  

Background: Egusi melon production is declining, even though the crop plays a significant role in the well-being of farmers. Few farmers that grow the crop do not allow adequate spacing and seed rate which compels the crop to produce flourishing vegetative parts without producing many fruits. The study was therefore, aimed at determining the effect of planting distance and seed rate on the growth and yield of egusi melon. Methods: A split-plot design which was replicated thrice was adopted to carry out the study during 2018 and 2019 planting seasons. Twenty-four plots were made and were randomly assigned to eight treatment groups with each replicating thrice. The egusi melon seeds were sown in four different seed rates of one seed/hole, two seeds/hole, three seeds/hole and four seeds/hole and four different spacing of 30cm × 50cm, 45cm × 70cm, 60cm × 60cm and 60cm × 90cm respectively. Analysis of variance was used to analyze the data collected and was tested at 0.05 level of probability. Result: The number of leaves/plant, branches/plant, flowers/plant, fruits/plant and fruit weight (g) were significantly higher in egusi melon planted at 60cm × 90cm. Furthermore, the parameters measured were significantly higher in egusi melon planted at 1 seed/hole. 


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Romiyadi Romiyadi ◽  
Endang Sufiadi

The experiment was conducted at Faculty of Agriculture UNWIM Tanjungsari - Sumedang, at the altitude of 850 m above sea level (asl) with ground Andisol orders from February to April 2008. The purpose of an experiment to study the effect of the interaction between the concentration of coco water immersion ata dose NPK fertilizer on the growth and yield of melon varieties Action 434. The experimental design used was a randomized block design factorial design consisting of two factors and repeated twice. The first factor is the concentration of water immersion coco (k), which consists of five levels, namely: k0 = 0%, 25% = k1, k2 = 50%, k3 = 75%, and k4 = 100%. The second factor is the dose of NPK fertilizer (d),which consists of four levels, namely: d0 = 0 g plant-1, d1 = 10 g plant-1, d2 = 20 g plant, and d3 = 30 g plant-1. The results showed that there is an interaction effect between the concentration of coco water immersion at a dose of NPK fertilizer to the plants age 20 DAT (days after transplanting) and 30 DAT, as well as the number of leaves at the age of 30 DAT. Coco water immersion at a concentration of 25% gives a better effect on the variable length of the plant, number of leaves, fruit weight per plant, and the quality of the fruit skin. Coco water immersion at a concentration of 50% gives better effect on thevariable sweetness of the fruit flesh. Without dosing NPK fertilizer already gives a better effect on the variable length of the plant, number of leaves, fruit weight per plant, diameter of fruit per plant, and the thickness of the flesh of the fruit. NPK fertilizer dose of 10 g plant-1 give better effect to the variable length of the plant, number of leaves, fruit weight per plant, diameter of fruit per plant, the thickness of the flesh of the fruit, the sweetness of the fruit, and the quality of the fruit skin.


Agrologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulkarnain Sangadji ◽  
Nurul Fajeriana ◽  
Akhmad Ali

Bio boost is a biological fertilizer containing superior soil microorganisms, useful for increasing soil fertility as a result of soil biochemical processes. Bio boost biofertilizer contains Azotobacter sp., Azospirillum sp., Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., and Cytophaga sp. One of the applications of organic cultivation is the use of biological fertilizers in the cultivation of melons. Melon is a horticultural commodity that has a fairly high economic value and is profitable to be cultivated as a source of farmers' income. This research was conducted in Jamaimo Village, Mariat District, Sorong Regency from July to November 2020. This study used a single factor with a randomized block design consisting of 4 levels of treatment. Each treatment was repeated 4 times so that 16 experimental units were obtained. The concentration of Bio boost treatment is as follows: P1 = Treatment with a concentration of 500 ml bio boost + 1000 ml water; P2 = Treatment with a concentration of 700 ml bio boost + 800 ml water; P3 = Treatment with a concentration of 900 ml bio boost + 600 ml water; P4 = Treatment with a concentration of 1100 ml bio boost + 400 ml water. The results of the study found that the application of bioboost with various concentrations affected the length of the vine, the number of leaves, the weight of the fruit and the fruit diameter of the melon plant. Treatment with a concentration of 1100 ml bioboost + 400 ml water (P4) can increase the length of the tendrils up to 108.34 cm, the number of leaves 42.75, fruit weight 1.61 kg, and melon diameter 17.56 cm.Keywords: Organic_fertiliser; Bioboost; Melon


Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Ashabul Hoque ◽  
Md. Rasal-Monir ◽  
Sumya Fatima ◽  
Mohammad Nurul Islam ◽  
...  

The study was carried out to find out the effect of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on growth and yield of okra (BARI Dherosh 1). The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The treatments of the experiment were, T0 (without Zn or B), T1 (20 kg Zn ha-1), T2 (30 kg Zn ha-1), T3 (10 kg B ha-1), T4 (20 kg B ha-1), T5 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), T6 (20 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1), T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1) and T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) were undertaken to evaluate the best results of the study. The highest plant height was found in T8 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 20 kg B ha-1) but the highest number of leaves plant-1 was recorded from T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1). On the other hand, the maximum leaf area index, SPAD value, mean fruit weight, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit dry matter (%), number of fruits plant-1, fresh fruit weight plant-1 , fruit yield plot-1 and fruit yield ha-1 were found in T7 (30 kg Zn ha-1 + 10 kg B ha-1), while the control (T0) showed lowest performance for the respected parameters. It is strongly concluded that 30 kg Zn ha-1 with 10 kg B ha-1 combination may be helpful for okra cultivation in the field level to increase okra production.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-191
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rizqillah Hidayat

       Watermelon come from arid tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. Watermelon is an annual plant that grows and requires full sun. Lebak swamp soil is known to have the properties and properties of acid sulphate soils that affect the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. Fertilizers are the key to soil fertility. Compound fertilizer is a fertilizer that contains several nutrients, for example nutrients (nitrogen), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P). This study aims (i) to obtain influence and (ii) the best dosage of various applications of NPK Compound fertilizer dosage on the growth and yield of watermelon plants on lebak wetland. The study was conducted in Teluk Buluh Village, Banjang District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency in July - September 2013, this study used a single randomized block design (RBD) with 5 treatments and 5 replications so that there were 25 experimental units. The factors tested were various doses of Compound NPK fertilizer, namely m1: 0.333 t.ha-1 (200 g / bed), m2: 0.666 t.ha-1 (400 g / bed), m3: 0.999 t.ha-1 ( 600 g / bed), m4: 1,332 t.ha-1 (800 g / bed) and m5: 1,665 t.ha-1 (1000 g / bed). The results of this study indicate that the dosage of Compound NPK fertilizer given to watermelon plants in swampland area had a significant effect on plant length and number of leaves aged 25 HST and 30 HST and had a very significant effect on the fruit weight and number of watermelon plants with the best treatment is  m3: 0.999 t.ha-1 (600 g / bed).


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MAH Chowdhury ◽  
BK Saha ◽  
MM Hasan

To evaluate the effects of integrated nutrient management on growth and yield of BARI tomato-14 and soil fertility, a pot experiment was conducted in the net house of the department of Agricultural Chemistry of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh during the period from October 2011 to April 2012. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with 11 treatments and 3 replications. Treatments were control, RDCF100, 75% RDCF, 50% RDCF, 75% RDCF + PM2 t /ha, 75% RDCF + RS3 t /ha, 75% RDCF + PHRD, 50% RDCF + PM3 t /ha, 50% RDCF + RS5 t /ha, 50% RDCF + PHRD, PM3 t /ha + RS5 t /ha + PHRD. Among the treatments applied in combination of PM2 t /ha+ 75% of RDCF excelled in growth trends of morphological characters like plant height, number of branches plant- 1, number of leaves plant-1; available soil P and S. But sole application of RDCF100 recorded higher values for almost all morphological characters namely number of branches plant-1, number of leaves plant-1, fruit diameter, fruit weight plant-1 and yield of tomato following the same trend as seen in combined application of CF and PM. Among the plant hormone applied in combination, RDCF75% + PHRD showed the highest plant height. The more number of leaves plant-1, number of branches plant-1, yield and yield parameters as compared to other treatments were also significantly influenced by application of PH. Combined application of 50% of RDCF+RS5 t /ha increased exchangeable soil K. PM3 t /ha+ RS5 t /ha+ PHRD conserved more organic carbon and total soil N. Results showed that the integrated use of PM, RS along with CF increased the availability of nutrients throughout the growth period by maintaining the long term productivity for sustainable production of tomato. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v11i1.18204 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 11(1): 33-40, 2013


AGRICA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-122
Author(s):  
Kristono Yohane Fowo ◽  
Murdaningsih Murdaningsih ◽  
Willybrordus Lanamana

This study aims to determine the effect of giving Kirinyu (Chromolaena odorata) as a source of organic matter on growth and yield of two varieties of Chilli (Capsicum annum), and to determine the optimum dose Kirinyu that can improve crop growth and yield of the Big Chilli, research was conducted in the Garden University College of Agriculture experiment Flore, Village Lokoboko, District Ndona, Ende with ± 500 meters altitude above sea level, starting in September 2010-April 2011. The design used in this study is the Group Randomized Factorial Design with the treatment, the first factor (V), and Varieties Amando (V2), and the second factor (K) is the dose of organic material Kirinyu namely K0 (without Kirinyu), K1 (Kirinyu10 tons/ha), K2 (Kirinyu 15 tons/ha), K3 (Kirinyu20 tonnes/ha). Variable observation in this study was “Higher Plants, Number of Leaves, Leaf Area, Total Fruit, Fruit diameter and weight of fruit per plant”. The results showed that administration of doses as a source of organic material Kirinyu significant effect on the varieties (V) and different doses Kirinyu to Total Leaf, Leaf Area observations at age 42 days after transplanting (DAT), and also significantly influenced Number of  Fruit, Fruit Weight, and fruit diameter. Use of Hot Beauty varieties has increased to Total Leaf (21.67 strands), number of fruits (31.00 fruits), and fruit weight (279.00 grams) and more resistant to high rainfall intensity, and for variety  Amando has increased to broad leaves (187.02 cm), and fruit diameter (1.74 cm) and not resistant to rain intensity. But for Kirinyu dose also significantly influenced leaf number, leaf area at the age of 42 observation days after transplanting (DAT), and also significantly influenced fruit number, fruit weight and fruit diameter. Chili optimum plant growth is shown in the use Kirinyu a dose of 20 tonnes/ha ie number of leaves (19.23 strands), leaf area (208.25 cm), number of fruits (41.58), fruit weight (7.44 grams), fruit diameter (1.66 cm).


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