Corn (Zea mays) is one of the staples produced in Indonesia and makes a significant contribution to increasing national economic growth. Borer pest Helicoverpa armigera Hubn. is the most damaging borer pest on corn plants. Attack of H. armigera Hubn. larvae it usually occurs in the dry season and causes a decrease in corn production by up to 80%.The continuous use of chemical pesticides can cau…
Sansevieria (Sansevieria macrophylla) or more commonly known as the tongue-in-law plant is one of the horticultural plants that is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The use of unlicensed gold mining (UGM) soil combined with several organic materials such as husk charcoal and composted Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) of palm oil is expected to be a good alternative planting medium and combined…
The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of giving natural PGRs on the growth of Siamese orange plant cuttings and to obtain natural PGRs with the best growth in Siamese orange plant cuttings. The research was conducted at the Siam Kuok orange plantation at km 20, Pekanbaru – West Sumatra provincial highway, Salo District, Kampar Regency. The research was carried out for three…
Fusarium wilt is a disease of shallot plants caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum. The symptoms of fusarium wilt disease are plants wilting more quickly, leaves twisting, plant roots rotting and whitish fungal colonies visible on the tubers. Fusarium wilt disease can cause a decrease in production, so appropriate and environmentally friendly control is needed. Noni fruit is known to inhibit …
Sweet potato productivity in Riau Province is relatively low despite high market demand. This study aimed to determine the effect of coconut husk charcoal application and identify the optimal dosage on the growth and yield of sweet potato plants. The research was conducted at the Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau. The experiment was arranged in a completely r…
Corn is one of the third most important food commodities after rice and wheat. Efforts to increase corn production are still hampered by problems in crop cultivation such as attacks by fall armyworm pests (Spodoptera frugiferda J. E. Smith.). Attacks by the pest S. frugiperda result in yield losses of up to 15 - 73%, if the plant population affected is 55 - 100%. Pest control efforts in plant c…
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fermented cow urine application on the growth and yield of mustard greens, to compare the nutrient content of cow urine and AB mix on the growth and yield of mustard greens, and to obtain the best concentration of fermented cow urine for the growth and yield of mustard greens in a hydroponic system. The research was conducted at the experi…
Shallots productivity in Riau Province is relatively as low due because the planting area is marginal and the soil fertility is low. This research aims to determine the interaction effect of giving cow manure and NPK fertilizer and their respective effects on the growth and production of shallots from seeds. The study was conducted at the experimental garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Unive…
Corn (Zea mays L.) is a food crop commodity that has experienced a decline in production due to attacks by Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith. Jengkol leaves (Pithecellobium lobatum Benth.) can be used as a botanical pesticide to control pests. The aim of the research is to obtain a concentration of jengkol leaf extract that is effective in controlling fall armyworms (S. frugiperda) in the labora…
Cucumber is one of the fruit-producing horticultural plants that is quite favored by the community, because it has many benefits and is processed into food ingredients. Cucumber is consumed in fresh form as a vegetable, dessert or thirst quencher, cosmetic ingredient and maintains body health or treatment of several types of diseases. The research was conducted in the form of a factorial experi…
Increasing the production of peanut plants in Indonesia continues to be developed, one of which is by using inorganic fertilizer. However, the excessive use of inorganic fertilizers by farmers in Riau Province is quite worrying about the decline in soil quality. This research aims to determine the effect of the interaction between Kasgot and Rhizobium on the growth and yield of peanut plants (A…
Tomato productivity in Riau Province is low with high market demand. This research aims to determine the effect of the interaction between giving Trichokompos EPB fertilizer and P fertilizer, the factor of giving Trichokompos EPB fertilizer and the factor of giving P fertilizer to get the best treatment in increasing the growth and yield of tomato plants (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.). The res…
Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) are a type of vegetable that is widely used by the community as a complement to seasoning dishes to add flavor to food. Onion production and productivity in Riau is still low. One of the efforts that can be made to increase shallot production and productivity is by improving cultivation techniques and fertilizing onion plants. Fertilization that can be done is t…
The decline in lowland rice production in Riau Province and the large use of inorganic fertilizers by farmers will have a negative impact on the physical, biological and chemical properties of the soil. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase rice production and the use value of rice fields. Based on this, this research aims to determine the effect of providing organic biofertilizer on the gr…
Chili (Capsicum sp.) is a horticultural plant that has quite complete nutritional content and has high economic value. One of the factors causing problems that are often encountered in chili cultivation is anthracnose disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum capsici. This study aims to determine the effect of Trichoderma virens secondary metabolites as an antifungal against C. capsici in-v…
Palm oil has an important role in Indonesia as the largest vegetable oil producer. One of the main problems of palm oil plants is the attack of horned beetle pests (Oryctes rhinoceros L.). O. rhinoceros attack can reduce production by 69% during the first harvest and 20% mortality in immature plants. Entomopathogen Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) can be a safe alternative …
Sugar palm is an economically and ecologically functions. Sugar palm is also able to adapt to various land conditions including tidal land. This study aims to identify land characteristics and their suitability based on factors inhibiting of sugar palm in tidal land. This land survey research was carried out in the area Tenayan Raya, Pekanbaru. Soil sampling points are determined based on an ov…
This study aims to investigate the chemical properties of marginal soil when biochar from oil palm shells and NPK fertilizer are applied, determine the interaction effects and single-factor effects of biochar from oil palm shells and NPK fertilizer, and identify the optimal combination of biochar from oil palm shells and NPK fertilizer doses for the growth and yield of sweet corn. The research …
This study aims to determine the effect of the interaction of bokashi and potassium and get the best dose of bokashi and potassium fertilizers for the growth and production of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.). This study was conducted in the experimental garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau. This study was conducted from May to August 2023. This study was conducted experimental…
This study aims to determine the response of growth and production of paddy rice to the application of vedagro organic fertilizer and biofertil petro biofertil with modified SRI method and obtain a good combination dose of vedagro organic fertilizer and biofertil petro biofertil. This research was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Riau University, Bina Widya Camp…