ABSTRACT Callosobruchus chinensis L. is a pest that can damage and reduce the quality of mung bean seeds in storage. Pest control can be done using botanical insecticide basil plants (Ocimum sanctum L.). The aim of this research was to get a effective concentration of basil leaf flour against of C. chinensis in the storage. The research was conducted at the Plant Pest Laboratory, Faculty o…
ABSTRACT Sago is a type of palm plant that grows on waterlogged land in the tropics and is a carbohydrate-producing plant that has the potential to support food security programs. This study aims to determine the effect and obtain the best treatment of Kinetin, NAA and the combination of Kinetin and NAA on shoot morphogenesis of apical meristem explants of sago spines in vitro. This resear…
ABSTRACT The aims of this research were to determine the effect of liquid organic fertilizer of gamal leaves and to determine the best dose for the growth and yield of red ginger. The study conducted completely randomized design with three replications. The treatment was a dose of liquid organic fertilizer of gamal leaves consisting 4 levels, namely P0 = 0 ml/6 kg of soil, P1 = 40 ml/6 kg …
ABSTRACT Empty fruit bunches (EFB) contains macro and micro nutrients so it can be used as a compost. EFB takes a long time to be composted, because it have high cellulose. Used cellulolytic bacteria decomposers is a solution to boost EFB composting. Goal of this research is to get cellulolytic bacteria with a high potential for accelerating composting and producing high-quality compost. A…
ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the best composition of planting media using PETI (unlicensed gold mining) which is best for the growth of Sansevieria aubritiana 'Tiger' and Sensevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'. This research was conducted at the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture University of Riau. The research was carried out experimentally by using a Completely Randomized Des…
ABSTRACK This study aims to determine the effect of applying NPKMg compound fertilizer and super K organic fertilizer and to get the best combination for the growth of oil palm seedlings in the main nursery, which was held from October 2020 to April 2021 in Sekijang Village, Tapung Hilir District, Kampar Regency. This research was conducted experimentally using a factorial Completely Rando…
ABSTRACT To increase soybean productivity required some efforts as one is to develop new high yielding variety or improving existing varieties. To obtain and improved a variety, one need to obtain a population with high genetic variability in order to ease the selection of new suitable cultivars. In this study, we used induce mutations using chemical mutagen, ie, Ethyl Methane Sulphonate (…
ABSTRACT Low productivity of soybean in Indonesia is due to unsuitable environmental and improper cultural practices. To increase the productivity could be carried out by the improving existing soybean varieties and developing new varieties. The objective of this study was to compare the potential yield of two populations of F7 lines and determine the character which can be used as an alt…
ABSTRACT The Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) is the main pest of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.). Biological control using Metarhizium anisopliae fungus was effective in controlling O. rhinoceros. M. anisopliae fungus can be applied on palm oil empty bunches (POEB) which composted (Metankos). The research result in 2019 that a concentration of 50 g. M. anisopliae only kill 56% of…
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to know the effects of the interaction of lignite and fertilizer P, and main influence to performance okra plant in the Ultisol land and find the combination of lignite and fertilizer P that produce the highest rate of the okra plant. Studies using factorial trials 4 x 4 x 3, with two factors of 4 degrees each and 3 deuteronomy, using a complete random…
ABSTRACT The productivity of upland rice in Kampar has decreased due to inappropriate planting time. Climate change has resulted in water needs not being met when plants need it to experience the risk of crop failure. This research was conducted to determine the level of groundwater availability based on the analysis of land water balance and setting the planting time of upland rice. The m…
ABSTRACT Empty fruit bunches, rice straw, corn cobs, and acacia leaves are kind of agricultural waste. These organic materials can be composted. The epigeic worm group contains earthworms capable of decomposing agricultural waste, one of which is Lumbricus rubellus. It is unknown which organic matter can increase the growth of earthworms and produce high quality compost. The purpose of thi…
ABSTRACT Oil palm is one of the plantation crops that acts as the mainstay of exports and the largest contributor to foreign exchange in Indonesia, therefore it is necessary to prepare good seeds for planting. The main factors that need to be considered in determining and getting good quality seeds are intensive care and genetic factors. Oil palm seeds in optimal growth and development req…
ABSTRACT Oil palm plantation has an important role for the development of national plantation in Indonesia, in purpose to create job opportunities that lead to community welfare and also become the source of foreign exchange or tax for the country. Over the last four years, the area of oil palm plantation in Indonesia has increased from 10.4 million hectares since 2013 and continued to 12.…
ABSTRACT Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is one of the palawija crops that have long been cultivated by the people of Indonesia. Soybeans can be processed into tempeh, tofu, soy sauce, tauco, etc. This plant has an important meaning to meet food needs in order to improve community nutrition. Domestic soybean production has not been able to meet the demand for soybeans for the manufactur…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of giving inorganic fertilizer NPKMg and organic super K fertilizer and to get the best combination dose of inorganic fertilizer NPKMg and organic super K fertilizer on the growth of oil palm seedlings at the age of 7 – 13 months. This research was conducted for 6 months starting from October 2020 to April 2021. Using a factorial Completel…
ABSTRACT This research aims to find out the influence of planting media, the influence of biological fertilizers, and the interaction between planting media and biological fertilizers on the growth and yield of red ginger plants, as well as to obtain the composition of planting media and the number of applications of the best biological fertilizers for the growth and yield of red ginger pl…
ABSTRACT The decline in mung bean production in Indonesia is due to a decrease in planted area. Efforts to increase mung bean production can be done with efficient fertilization. Fertilization can be done with organic and inorganic fertilizers. Oil palm plantations produce solid waste in the form of empty oil palm fruit bunches (OPEFB) which can be used as raw material for making organic f…
ABSTRACT Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Var.) is a type of horticultural plant that is classified as a fruit vegetable and it is widely cultivated in Indonesia. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Var.) is an agricultural commodities with high economic value and is widely cultivated commercially. This plant comes from America, especially Central America and South America, but can thrive in Indonesi…
ABSTRACT Oil palm empty fruit bunch compost can improve soil structure, increase plant nutrient reserves and increase soil organic matter content. Compost aims to improve fertility and soil structure which is decreasing due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers. This study aims to determine the interaction effect of oil palm empty fruit bunches compost and NPK on increasing the growth o…