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FISIOLOGIS TANAMAN CABAI MERAH (Capsicum annuum L.) TERHADAP CEKAMAN KEKERINGAN DI LAHAN PESISIR Saputra, Pringky Okta; Utomo, Ferdian Noor Widya; Prastio, Pianto Ramadhan; Al-Fikri, Sultan Imam; Suwandana, Victorianus Chandra; Sunandar; Ruviken, Mantegna Gordi; Fahrurrozi
Jurnal Agroqua: Media Informasi Agronomi dan Budidaya Perairan Vol 23 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Agroqua
Publisher : University of Prof. Dr. Hazairin, SH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32663/ja.v23i2.5303

Abstract

Red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a major horticultural crop with high economic importance and a vital role in meeting food demands. Its demand continues to increase alongside population growth, yet production is often limited by drought stress, particularly in coastal regions characterized by sandy soils, low water-holding capacity, and high salinity. This review aims to assess the physiological responses of red chili plants to drought stress in coastal environments and to identify adaptive mechanisms that enhance plant tolerance. Drought stress has been reported to decrease photosynthetic activity, chlorophyll concentration, and transpiration rate due to stomatal closure. Plants counteract water deficit by accumulating osmolytes such as proline and soluble sugars and by enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD), to mitigate oxidative damage. Drought conditions also result in significant reductions in plant height, flower number, and fruit yield, reaching up to 51%. These adaptive mechanisms highlight the importance of developing drought-tolerant cultivars and applying water-efficient cultivation techniques, such as silver-black plastic mulch and drip irrigation, to sustain red chili productivity in drought-prone coastal regions.
Co-Authors Agung H Lukman Agustin, Ferani Ahmad Zikri Al-Fikri, Sultan Imam Alakhyar, Alakhyar Almunawar, Said Agil Alnopri Amiati, Nani Tri Anjani, Lia Rahmi Ayat, Taufik Hidayat Ayub Sugara Bambang Gonggo Murcitro Bambang Gonggo Murcitro Bandi Hermawan Bilman W. Simanihuruk Budianto Budianto Budianto Budianto Budiyanto Budiyanto Chosin, Muhammad Daulay, Lalan Darham Desi Lestari, Desi Diana Eureka Anugrah Dora, Zelin Alsyah Dwi Wahyuni Ganefianti Edi Susilo Endrawan, Raka Teo Entang Inoriah Sukarjo Evan Dwi Septa Nugraha Evendi Tri Mulyono Ewa Aulia Fadhillah, Indah Mutiara Faiz Barchia Faradilla, Rike firdausy, febrizany sanjung miftahul Fitriani, Lia Hanipa, Hanipa Hasanudin Hasanudin Hasanudin Hayati, Lena Hazana, Fatri Nur Herison, Catur Hesti Pujiwati Hidayati, Khairunnisa Idarman Tarmizi - Indra, Zahra Salsabila Inoriah , Entang Irfan Nofriandi Isnin Kurnia Safitri J.S. Antromega Pratama Kanang Setyo Hindarto Ladiasmi, Uci Marwanto Marwanto Merakati Handajaningsih Merakati Handayaningsih Mochammad Chozin Mohammad Chozin, Mohammad Muhammad Chozin Muhammad Tegar Putra Bahari Mukhtasar, Mukhtasar Mukti Dono Wilopo Nabila, Athya Kania Nadrawati Nadrawati Nanik Setyowati Nanik Setyowati Nanik Setyowati Nola Windirah NOVIANTO Novrika, Donda Nurlina Banjarnahor Nurmeiliasari Okticah, Anggi Prasetyo Prasetyo Prastio, Pianto Ramadhan Priyono Prawito Priyono Prawito Putri, Elsa Lolita Rahmi Yuristia Restu Aminingsih Rina Perwanti Naibaho Riwandi, Riwandi Rizah Sasmita Rustikawati Ruviken, Mantegna Gordi Santoso, Marwin Saputra, Pringky Okta Sari, Dia Novita Sari, Miliza Mayang Selpiya, Ayu Selvia Wulan Hajijah SEMPURNA GINTING Septiana Anggraini Sigit Sudjatmiko Sigit Sudjatmiko Sigit Sudjatmiko Sigit Sudjatmiko, Sigit Suci, Yanuavitha Triana Eka Suharjo, Usman Kris Joko Sujatmiko, Sigit Sumardi Sumardi Sumardi Sunandar Supanjani, Supanjani Suwandana, Victorianus Chandra Taufik Hidayat Trio Putra Setiawan Tristantia Anggita Tyara, Tyara Ulfah Anis Usman Kris Joko Suharjo Utomo, Ferdian Noor Widya Venti Novita Sari Wati, Dewi Anjasmoro Widodo Widodo Widodo Widya Analisa Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari, Annisa Yanda, Yusrian S.O. Yenni Okfrianti Yulian, Yulian Yulisti Dwi Kencana Zahrani, Adelia Zainal Muktamar Zainal Muktamar Zainal Muktamar Zainal Muktamar Zainal Muktamar Zulkurnia, Ari