ABSTRACT The demand for soybeans will increase in line with population growth. Efforts to increase production can be achieved through intensification by improving cultivation techniques, including modifying the microclimate using organic mulch and controlling weeds through timely weeding. This study aims to determine the effect of the interaction between organic mulch type and weeding time on …
ABSTRACT Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a major commodity producing vegetable oil that plays a significant role in supporting Indonesia's economic development. This research was conducted to find solutions to the problem of expanding oil palm plantations into areas with varying altitudes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the vegetative organs of oil palm at different elevations. Thi…
ABSTRACT Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.) is an important horticultural crop valued for its sweetness and nutritional composition. Productivity in Riau Province remains below the national average due to the predominance of marginal soils such as Inceptisols, which are characterized by low pH, low base saturation, and limited nutrient availability. Soil fertility improvement has been att…
ABSTRACT Shallots are a high-value horticultural crop. A major constraint in its cultivation is the limited availability of quality bulb seeds, which are often disease-prone, bulky to transport, and required in large quantities per hectare. Mini bulbs produced from true shallot seed offer an alternative planting material that is healthier, more efficient, and easier to handle during storage an…
ABSTRACT Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) are leguminous plants belonging to the Fabaceae family and have economic value. Peanut production in Indonesia and Riau is still unable to meet the needs of the community. Efforts to increase peanut productivity inculde the use of organic fertilizer from empty fruit bunch (EFB) compost and appropriate calcium. The purpose of research aims to determine the…
ABSTRACT Bird’s eye chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) is one of the most important vegetable commodities in Indonesia with high economic value, yet its productivity in Riau Province decreased by 822 tons from 2022 to 2023, indicating the need for more effective cultivation technologies. Fertilization combined with the application of rice husk biochar is considered a promising approach to improv…
ABSTRACT Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) is a high-value horticultural commodity that requires specific cultivation management, particularly concerning nutrient availability. Potassium (K) is one of the essential macronutrients influencing tomato growth and productivity. Inceptisol soils, which are widely distributed in Indonesia, are characterized by low potassium content, necessitating f…
ABSTRACT Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a high-value horticultural commodity widely used as a cooking ingredient, industrial raw material, and a source of income for farmers. However, its productivity remains limited due to declining soil fertility and suboptimal fertilization practices. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of vermicompost, NPK fertilizer, and their interaction on the …
ABSTRACT Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important commodity for the national economy through the production of edible oil, industrial oil, and biodiesel. Increasing global demand drives the expansion of planting areas to diverse topographic areas, including highlands. This study examines the development of oil palm vegetative organs at three altitudes: 0–100 masl (K I), 101–…
ABSTRACT Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the main food source for the Indonesian people, so increasing its production is crucial to meet national food needs. Declining rice production often occurs due to attacks by plant pests, one of which is the stink bug (Leptocorisa acuta Thunberg). This pest control generally uses synthetic insecticides that have the potential to cause resistance and have negat…
ABSTRACT Magnesium (Mg) is one of the essential nutrients present in limited quantities in peat soils. Its availability varies depending on peat depth, decomposition level, and land use. However, information regarding the spatial distribution of Mg in peatlands remains limited, necessitating a spatial approach for accurate estimation. This study aimed to identify and map the distribution of so…
ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the effective concentration of organic solvent-based Piper aduncum L. leaf extract against the mortality of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) larvae under laboratory conditions. The experiment was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with five concentration treatments (0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%) and four replications, resultin…
ABSTRACT Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a major food crop after rice and corn according of its high plant-based protein content. Spodoptera litura is a primary pest of soybeans and reported cause yield loss up to 80% by feeding on leaves. Commonly, the farmers use synthetic chemical pesticides for control the pest, but it has negative impact for environment. Botanical pesticides offer an environm…
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of fly ash and organic matter application on the growth and yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) in Ultisol. Ultisol is a marginal soil type that is widely available in Indonesia, characterized by low fertility and high acidity. Fly ash, a by product of coal combustion, has potential as a soil conditioner but also contains aluminum (Al). Organi…
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find a solution to the issue of expanding oil palm cultivation into areas with varying altitudes. The research aimed to evaluate the generative organs of oil palm at different altitudes. The study was carried out at three elevation levels above sea level: K (I) = 0–100 meters above sea level (masl), K (II) = 101–500 masl, and K (III) = >500 masl. A surv…
ABSTRACT Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.) is one of the horticultural commodities with high market demand. However, its productivity in Riau Province remains low. One of the efforts to improve the growth and yield of sweet corn is through the application of both organic and inorganic fertilizers. This study aimed to determine interaction between chicken manure bokashi (organic fertilize…
ABSTRACT Palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a commercially developed palm plant, significant for its high productivity and economic value in tropical countries like Indonesia. Replanting aims to enhance oil palm productivity by replacing old, unproductive plants with new ones while ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds. Successful cultivation heavily relies on seed quality, partic…
ABSTRACT Peanuts are one of the most important food crops after rice, corn, and soybeans in Indonesia. Peanut production in Indonesia is still unstable, however it can be improved by utilizing the potential of Ultisol soils, which are widely distributed across the country. Nevertheless, Ultisol soils have various limiting factors, both chemical and physical. These limitations can be addressed …
ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important food crop in Indonesia, serving both as a food source and livestock feed. Declining maize productivity is often linked to low soil fertility, especially in marginal soils such as Ultisols. This study aimed to examine the effects and interaction of solid compost and coal fly ash application on maize growth and yield, as well as to determine the o…
ABSTRACT Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a major plantation commodity in Indonesia, particularly in Riau Province, due to its high potential for development and its role in producing vegetable oil. As of 2022, Indonesia's oil palm plantation area reached 14.98 million hectares, with 2.85 million hectares located in Riau, accounting for 20% of the national total. Delayed flowering and…