<![CDATA[Herlin, W., Saputra, M. R., Kriswono, B., Alhadiyan, N., Ferdyansyah, F., & Oktaviani, O. (2025). Growth of Chili Peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) in the Shade of Sugar Palm Plants (Arenga pinnata) in Ulak Segulung Village, Ogan Ilir. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembang 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. x–y). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).High intensity of sunlight can potenially inhibit and reduce the production of red chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), so the other alternatives are needed that can maintain the productivity of red chili. This study aimed to examine the growth of red chili peppers and how these conditions are affected when cultivated under the shade of sugar palm trees (Arenga pinnata) in Ulak Segulung Village, Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra. The method that used in this study was accompanied by filling out questionnaires and direct interviews with the local farmers. The study was conducted for 3 months, starting from June to September 2024. The result showed that shade from sugar palm trees had a positive effect on the growth of red chili peppers, with a significant increase in plant height and number of leaves each week. Fruit growth began to appear from the 14th week until the end of the observation. These findings indicate that the red chili cultivation system under the shade of sugar palm trees can be a sustainable agricultural alternative that supports plant productivit and biodiversity conservation.]]>
