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Growth and Yield Responses of Green Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) under Different Mulch Types Fadil Rohman; Burhan Arifin; Tri Rini Kusparwanti; Hanif Fatur Rohman
Futures in Agro-Food Economics and Logistics Analytics Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): June
Publisher : PT Litera Integra Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67580/fafela.v2i2.39

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Mulching is an important agronomic practice for modifying the soil microenvironment and supporting crop growth and productivity. However, the effectiveness of different mulch materials in green eggplant production may vary depending on their physical characteristics and effects on soil conditions. This study evaluated the effects of different mulch types on the growth, flowering, fruit characteristics, and yield of green eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). The experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with five mulch treatments and five replications. Mulch type significantly affected several vegetative growth parameters. Silver-black plastic mulch generally promoted greater vegetative growth, while rice straw mulch also produced comparable growth responses for several parameters. Mulch type did not significantly affect flowering time, fruit weight, or fruit length, but significantly affected fruit diameter. Overall, silver-black plastic mulch demonstrated the most consistent positive numerical response in vegetative growth and cumulative fruit production, although its advantage in final yield was not statistically significant. These findings indicate that mulch selection should consider both crop growth responses and production objectives, while further research is needed to clarify the effects of mulch systems on soil microclimate, water availability, and resource competition in green eggplant production.
Pemanfaatan Serai Dapur (Cymbopogon citratus) dan Metil Eugenol Sebagai Pengendali Lalat Buah (Bactrocera Spp.) pada Tanaman Melon di Kelompok Tani Maju Tresno II, Desa Tanjungrejo, Kabupaten Jember Tri Rini Kusparwanti; Gallyndra Fatkhu Dinata; Muhammad Zayin Sukri; Edi Siswadi; Rindha Rentina Darah Pertami; Refa Firgiyanto; Hanif Fatur Rohman; Fadil Rohman; Anggita Rizky Fadilah
Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Indonesia (JPKMI) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): April: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Indonesia (JPKMI) 
Publisher : AMIK Veteran Purwokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jpkmi.v6i1.9383

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Fruit fly infestation (Bactrocera spp.) represents one of the major constraints in melon production, leading to significant reductions in both yield quality and quantity. The continued reliance on chemical insecticides for pest control poses adverse environmental impacts. This community service activity aimed to enhance farmers’ awareness and technical skills in utilizing lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as a botanical pesticide, as well as the application of methyl eugenol as an attractant for fruit fly control in melon fields. The program was conducted in May 2025 at the Maju Tresno II Farmer Group, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency. The activity employed a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion, and evaluation methods. The results indicated a substantial increase in farmers’ knowledge, particularly in the use of lemongrass as a botanical pesticide (60%) and the application of pheromone traps (87%), with an average knowledge improvement of approximately 43%. Farmers actively participated in the program and showed strong interest in adopting the introduced technologies. This extension approach can serve as an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for pest management.