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EFFECT OF VERMICOMPOST KASCING PLUS AND ECO ENZYME APPLICATION ON THE GROWTH OF CLOVE SEEDLINGS UNDER NURSERY CONDITIONS Ni Luh Kartini; Putu Oki Bimantara; Vanessa Vanessa; Trianita Br. Hutagalung; Querida Maria Grace; I Wayan Alit Rucika; Ivana Cein Pardosi; Manumpak Pardingotan Sitanggang; Ni Wayan Sri Anggarini; Rachel Maulidhya; Randa Simbolon; Yesika Manihuruk
Agrisaintifika: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Agrisaintifika
Publisher : Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32585/ags.v10i2.7795

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The availability of healthy and vigorous seedlings is a crucial factor in supporting successful clove cultivation. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of vermicompost Kascing Plus combined with eco enzyme on the growth of clove seedlings under nursery conditions. The experiment was conducted using a randomized block design with nine treatments and three replications. Treatments consisted of different application rates of vermicompost Kascing Plus combined with eco enzyme, along with a urea fertilizer treatment as a comparison. Seedling growth was assessed based on plant height, stem diameter, and number of leaves, observed at two week intervals from two to ten weeks after planting. Selected soil chemical and biological properties, including organic carbon, total nitrogen, C over N ratio, microbial activity, and soil pH, were analyzed at the beginning and end of the experiment. The results showed that the combined application of vermicompost and eco enzyme significantly influenced clove seedling growth. Moderate application rates produced more balanced vegetative growth, reflected by higher plant height, thicker stems, and greater leaf numbers compared to the control treatment. Excessive application rates did not result in proportional growth improvement. These findings indicate that vermicompost Kascing Plus combined with eco enzyme can be utilized as an organic based fertilizer input to support clove seedling production and promote more sustainable nursery management practices in clove producing areas.
INTEGRATED EFFECTS OF AZOLLA INCORPORATION AND INTERCROPPING ON RICE GROWTH, AND BIOMASS NUTRITIONAL VALUE Putu Oki Bimantara; I Made Adnyana; Ni Gusti Ketut Roni
Agrisaintifika: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Agrisaintifika
Publisher : Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32585/ags.v10i2.8087

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The excessive reliance on chemical fertilizers in rice cultivation has raised concerns regarding environmental sustainability and nutrient inefficiency, highlighting the need for alternative biofertilizer strategies. Although Azolla has been widely studied, most studies have focused primarily on soil properties without integrating crop performance and biomass utilization. This study aimed to evaluate the integrated effects of Azolla incorporation and intercropping on rice growth, nitrogen uptake, and the nutritional value of Azolla biomass. A greenhouse experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design with eight treatments and three replications, including control (no Azolla), Azolla incorporation at 240, 280, and 320 g/pot with and without intercropping, and chemical fertilizer treatment. The results showed that Azolla application significantly improved rice growth parameters, with plant height, leaf number, and tiller number increasing by up to 15–30% compared to the control. Higher Azolla doses (320 g/pot) consistently produced the best performance. In addition, Azolla biomass exhibited high nutritional value, with crude protein content exceeding 20%, suggesting its potential as a supplementary livestock feed. These findings demonstrate that Azolla can function as a multifunctional bioresource, enhancing crop performance while supporting biomass valorization within integrated agricultural systems. Keywords: Azolla, biomass utilization, nitrogen uptake, rice growth, sustainable agriculture