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EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOCHAR AND MICROBIAL APPLICATIONS IN SWEET SORGUM (SORGUM BICOLOR L.) CROPS ON SEAWATER-INTRUDED MEDIA Akbar Kurniawan; Rini Sulistiani; Dafni Mawar Tarigan; Wan Arfiani Barus
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): APRIL
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19449909

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This study aims to determine the effect of biochar and microbial application on the growth and yield of sweet sorgum (Sorghum bicolor L.) in in seawater-intruded media. Biochar functions to improve soil structure and increase water retention and nutrient efficiency, while tobacco microbes have the potential to act as biological agents. The study employed a Split-Plot Design with two factors: biochar (0, 40, 80, 120 g/polybag) and microbes (0, 5, 10, 15 ml/polybag), each with three replications. Analysis results indicated that biochar application significantly influenced the parameters of seeds per panicle and seed weight per plot. The biochar treatment at a dose of 80 g/polybag produced the highest number of seeds per panicle at 74.54 seeds, while the treatment without biochar (B0) yielded the highest seed weight per plot at 57.65 g. The application of microorganisms and the interaction between biochar and microorganisms did not show a significant effect on all observed parameters. Biochar was proven effective in increasing sorghum yield on salt-intruded land through improved generative growth when applied at the optimal dose.
Differences in Growth and Yield of Moringa Oleifera Leaves by Immersing Seeds and Variations of Planting Medium Rini Sulistiani; Surianto Surianto; Aisar Novita; Sasmita Siregar; Ahmad Fadhillah Rasyidi
Jurnal Penelitian Pertanian Terapan Vol 24 No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lampung.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25181/jppt.v24i3.3440

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Seeds are generally used for moringa cultivation. However, the seeds produced have a fairly hard seed coat, thus affecting germination and seed vigor. The research by immersing seeds with plant growth regulators (PGR) and a comparison of the composition of planting medium need experimentation to get the maximum PGR concentration and the right composition of the planting medium to grow. The study was conducted using a Split Plot Design with the main plots PGR consisting of Z1 (freshwater), Z2 (Coconut liquid), and Z3 (GA3). The subplot is Plant Medium consisting of M1 (soil: sand: manure-1:1:2); M2 (soil: sand: manure-1:2:1); M3 (soil: sand: manure-2:1:1). Data were examined by Analysis of Variance and continued by DMRT at α 5%. The results of the analysis showed that PGR had a significant effect on plant height, stem diameter, and root length. The composition of the planting medium caused significant differences in plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, and fresh and dry leaf weight. The interaction between the planting medium and PGR caused differences in stem diameter at 2 and 8 weeks after planting. The recommended PGR treatment is freshwater for longer roots and taller plants. M1 planting media produced the most number and weight of leaves. The combination treatment of Z3M2 produces the largest stem diameter.