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Journal : Jurnal Wasian

Optimising Growing Media Composition and Seed Selection Strategies For the Conversation of the Endangered Sandalwood (Santalum album Linn.) Blolok, Agustina Sumarni Ciputri; Seran, Wilhelmina; Mau, Astin Elise; Soimin, Muhamad
Jurnal Wasian Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Forestry Department, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62142/93nr9m09

Abstract

Overexploitation and insufficient conservation efforts have classified Sandalwood (Santalum album Linn.), an economically and ecologically significant species, as endangered. This study investigates the effects of seed size and growing media composition on the germination performance and growth of sandalwood seedlings, aiming to optimise seed selection and media composition strategies for its conservation. We employed a completely randomised design (CRD) experiment, which included three seed size categories (small, medium, and control) and three media compositions: soil and sand alone, soil and sand with chicken manure, and soil and sand with cow manure. Results revealed that the combination of medium-sized seeds and chicken manure (A2B1) yielded the highest fresh weight (0.31 g), while small seeds combined with chicken manure (A1B1) achieved the highest germination speed index (0.63%/day), germination value (0.07%/day), and dry weight (0.07 g). We identified chicken manure as the most effective organic amendment, enhancing soil structure, microbial activity, and nutrient availability. In contrast, cow manure exhibited slower nutrient release, and soil and sand alone hindered root development due to compact soil properties. These findings underscore the importance of nutrient-rich organic amendments and optimal seed selection in enhancing sandalwood germination and growth. This study provides actionable insights for sustainable sandalwood cultivation and conservation efforts. Further research should focus on field trials under variable environmental conditions to validate these strategies on a larger scale.
Co-Authors Amaral, Maria Heltiana Asa, Agripina Aek Asa, Ignatius Asit, Avelina M. B. Un Astin Elise Mau Banoet, Asri Meyrani Rahelia Barbara Yunita Leki Benu, Martha Bima, Margaretha Vani Blolok, Agustina Sumarni Ciputri Bogos, Filemon Bolang, Ben Jusuf A. Butung, Yunita Dangga, Maria Helmince Danggur, Yakobus Emilianus Demang, Juandri Inyo Dhenada Nunuhitu Diaz, Renalthy Lidwina Dillak, Benyamin P Djara, Febi Tade Edon, Servasius Gratia Elisabet E. P Laom Fitriana, Puput Frederik Reinardus Naiheli Gue, Yohanes Hana, Yanete Wori Jebaru, Florentina Kaho Hinga, Sion Christanto Kaho, Ludji Michael Riwu Kaho, Norman P. L. B. Riwu Kaho, Norman P.L.B. Riwu Kewuren, Marie I. R. I. Lalur, Francisca Vainalia Ledo, Sudarmin Liwu, Nina A. I. Loro, Merlin Merlinda Ludji Michael Riwu Kaho Mamie E. Pellondo'u Mamie Elsyana Pellondo’u Mau, Astin E Mau, Astin E. Mau, Astin Elise MEI WULANDARI Minata, Maria Moileti, Aldolin Alfalita Nahak, Joanetty Maria Annisa Dellty Nampa, I Wayan Ndula, Aleksandro Alianto Ngalu, Maria Elisabet L. Nirmala Pab, Maria Kasih Karunia Nixon Rammang, Nixon Nomleni, Bay Bona Nomleni, Herman Norman P. L. B Riwu Kaho Norman P. L. B. Riwu Kaho Norman Riwu Kaho Oematan, Shirly S Pala, Gloria Natalia Pamona S. Sinaga Pamona Silvia SINAGA Pellendo’u, Mamie E. Pellondo'u, Mamie E. Pellondou, Mamie E. Pellondo’u, Mamie E. Pellondo’u, Mamie Elsyana Pelondo'u, Mamie E Pramatana, Fadlan Purnama, Maria M. E. Rampung, Antonius Metris Riwu Kaho, Ludji Michael Riwu Kaho, Norman P. L. B. Riwu Kaho, Norman P.L.B. Robu, Daud Arianto Roni Haposan Sipayung Sakan, Ritwan Sakan, Yollis C.S Seran, Alexander Alfa Jan Junior Sinaga, Pamona S. Soares, Hilda Audreya Consita Soimin, Muhamad Sudarmin Ledo Tefa, Angriani Noventa Tefa, Gradiana Telaumbanua, Bartolomeus Tessa Novia Kristi Un, Paulus Wawo, Melkianus Wulan Chairunissa Anwar Yanete Wori Hana Yusratul Aini