ABSTRACT Sago (Metroxylon spp.) is an important commodity serving as a source of local carbohydrates and industrial raw material, especially in Kepulauan Meranti, Riau Province, which has extensive sago plantations. The high genetic diversity in sago leads to variability in starch production, highlighting the need for character identification to support the selection of superior varieties.…
Palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important commodity for the Indonesian economy as a source of vegetable oil and biodiesel. Inceptisol soil has low fertility that requires fertilizer application. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of the combination of Libo Ganik organic fertilizer and NPKMg 12:12:17:2 fertilizer and to determine the optimal dose to support the growth…
ABSTRACT Population growth increases the need for rice while production decreases, so the use of marginal land such as less fertile Podsolic soil can increase its fertility by adding solid compost and coal fly ash. This study was conducted with the aim of studying the effect of the interaction of solid compost with coal fly ash and each treatment, and to obtain the best dose in increasing the …
ABSTRACT Mung beans (Vigna radiata L.) are an important legume commodity in Indonesia. The increasing production of mung beans must be maintained to meet domestic needs. Efforts that can be made include paying attention to cultivation aspects, one of which is Urea fertilization. Excessive use of inorganic fertilizers can reduce soil fertility and leave residues. Efforts made to reduce inorgani…
ABSTRACT Ultisol soils are widely found in Indonesia and possess chemical and physical properties that can influence the photodegradation process. Chlorpyrifos, as one of the most commonly used pesticides, tends to persist in the soil, posing a risk of environmental contamination. Photodegradation, which involves the breakdown of chlorpyrifos under sunlight, is an effective method to accelerat…
ABSTRACT Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important plantation crop in Indonesia, because of its high economic value and one of the leading plantation commodities in Riau which is used as a source of vegetable oil. This study aims to evaluate the interaction effect between mycorrhiza and Rock Phosphate fertilizer, single factor of mycorrhiza and Rock Phosphate fertilizer, and get the m…
ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for plants, but its availability in soil is often limited due to its binding with soil minerals such as Fe and Al. The availability of P in paddy fields is strongly influenced by soil pH, organic matter, and redox conditions. Available P can be measured using various extraction methods, including Bray I and Bray II. This study compared the effec…
ABSTRACT Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a high-value horticultural crop widely used as a cooking ingredient and for its medicinal properties. However, its cultivation in Riau Province faces challenges due to suboptimal soils like Inceptisols, which are deficient in essential nutrients, particularly potassium (K). This study aimed to examine the effect of potassium fertilizer on the growth …
ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the interaction and optimal dosage of solid compost and palm oil boiler ash, as well as the effects and optimal dosages of solid compost and palm oil boiler ash on the growth and yield of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) in podzolic medium. The research was conducted experimentally using a factorial completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of factor I …
ABSTRACT The development of bakery products has increased the demand for alternatives to wheat flour, particularly for individuals with dietary restrictions. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of pie crust made from Modified Cassava Flour (MOCAF) and red bean flour at various ratios. The experimental method used a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments: MK…
ABSTRACT Probiotics are live microorganisms that can benefit the health of their host when consumed in sufficient quantities. The abilities of cell surface hydrophobicity, autoaggregation, and coaggregation are important properties for probiotics that indicated the ability of bacteria to adhere and multiply in the digestive tract. The study aimed to evaluate the properties of cell surface hydr…
ABSTRACT Banana peel waste remains underutilized. An alternative to maximize the processing of banana peel waste is to make food products that are useful as health drinks such as herbal drinks, but the main problem with herbal drinks is the bitter taste. Tannin, which causes the bitter taste in herbal drinks, can be reduced in raja banana peel herbal drinks by adding activated carbon. One meth…
ABSTRACT Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.) is a plant that has a delicious taste, is highly nutritious with a low glycemic index, and has a fast production period. The decline in sweet corn production is due to the fact that sweet corn cultivation has not been managed optimally, so one of the efforts that can be made to increase production is through fertilization. This study aims to…
ABSTRACT Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.) is an agricultural commodity that is highly favored by most Indonesians; however, its productivity declined 3.464 tons.ha⁻¹ in 2022 to 3.046 tons.ha⁻¹ in 2023. Sweet corn plants are influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors in terms of productivity, which can lead to a decrease in yield. The decline in sweet corn productivity is caused…
ABSTRACT Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a horticultural commodity with high economic value that is widely used as a cooking spice and traditional medicine. However, shallot production in Riau Province is still low and has not been able to meet the needs of the community. Low production is caused by soil factors, weather, and the use of less superior varieties. One solution to increase pro…
ABSTRACT The growth and yield of sweet corn plants were improved by administering cow biourine and K fertilizer. This study aims to observe the effect of the interaction of cow biourine and K fertilizer, the main effect of each and determine the best combination. The study used factorial completely randomized design with two factors. Factor I cow biourine consists of 3 levels (without cow …
ABSTRACT Recovery boiler is a piece of equipment used in the pulp and paper industry that has two functions: recovering chemicals contained in black liquor for reuse in the cooking process and generating energy. Several components of a recovery boiler are very important for improving energy efficiency, one of which is a direct heater. The direct heater in a recovery boiler is used to heat blac…
ABSTRACT Magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) has been proposed as an effective and economical alternative to chelating agents such as DTPA (Diethylene Triamine Pentaacetic Acid) in bleaching processes, particularly in the hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) bleaching method. MgSO₄ serves as a source of magnesium ions (Mg²⁺), which can compete with catalytic metal ions to bind to H₂O₂ or fiber surfac…
ABSTRACT The Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) is a critical unit within the Recovery boiler system in the pulp and paper industry, functioning to concentrate black liquor before combustion for energy and chemical Recovery. This study aims to analyze the Steam Economy value in the evaporator unit at PT Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper to evaluate the efficiency of steam energy utilization. Th…
ABSTRACT The baling line is the final stage of the process in the Pulp Dryer. At this stage, bales are packed into 1 unit with a weight of 2020 ± 9kg per unit and a height of 168 cm – 170 cm. The baling line often experiences downtime, which results in lost production time. This observation was conducted with the aim of minimizing downtime of the tying machine in the baling line of Pulp Dry…