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All Journal SAINS TANAH - Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology PRIMA: Journal of Community Empowering and Services
Komariah Komariah
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta
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Peat hydraulic properties along the gradient of oil palm ages in the tropical monsoon region Nuraeni Dwi Dharmawati; Komariah Komariah; Suntoro Suntoro; Hermantoro Hermantoro; Azmal Hossan
SAINS TANAH - Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology Vol 22, No 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/stjssa.v22i2.105943

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The conversion of vast peatland areas to oil palm plantations in Indonesia may alter hydrological functions under long-term agricultural use. This study aimed to analyze the hydraulic properties of peat soil under oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations of varying ages (2–5, 6–9, and >10 years) in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, a region with a tropical monsoon climate. There are 27 samples gathered from 3 plantation ages in the 3 peat depths (0-20 cm, 20-40 cm, and 40-60 cm). Hydraulic properties: water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density, particle density, and porosity were analyzed using standard gravimetric, pycnometer, and oven-drying methods. Weather and environmental data from 2013–2022 were used to calculate reference evapotranspiration (ETo), crop evapotranspiration (ETc), and water balance. The results showed that hydraulic properties improved with soil depth and plantation age. WHC ranged from 400% to 850%, increasing significantly in mature plantations. Bulk density declined with depth and age, while porosity significantly increased and reached its maximum at 56.87% in older plantations. Although mature oil palms have high crop water demands (ETc), water availability remains sufficient to meet their needs. However, excess water must be properly managed to avoid reducing oil palm productivity and to preserve peat quality. These findings suggest that as oil palm matures, root development and organic residue accumulation enhance peat’s hydrological properties. This study may contribute to understanding peatland behavior under oil palm cultivation and provide crucial insight for improving irrigation and land management practices in tropical peat ecosystems.
Development of Organic Rice Cultivation through Dual System of Azolla microphylla in Gentungan, Mojogedang, Karanganyar, Indonesia Dwi Priyo Ariyanto; Aktavia Herawati; Jauhari Syamsiyah; Komariah Komariah; Ganjar Herdiansyah
PRIMA: Journal of Community Empowering and Services Vol 7, No 1 (2023): June
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/prima.v7i1.74161

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The use of Azolla microphylla (Azolla) as organic fertilizer or green manure is not yet known by the Farmer Group (FG) of Tani Mulyo 1 and Tani Mulyo 5. Moreover, dual system of Azolla is applied to organic rice cultivation. The dual system of Azolla uses Azolla as a fertilizer and as a deterrent to the growth of weeds that interfere with rice plants. This partnership program aims to increase partners' knowledge about the dual system of Azolla and assistance and direct practice of Azolla application on cultivated organic paddy fields. The stages include socialization, counseling, mentoring, practice of Azolla application, and monitoring-evaluation. The results showed that the participants' knowledge about Azolla before the activity was 25% very not know, 45% not know, and 15% know enough. There was an increase in participants' understanding after the activity, 65% know and 25% very know or increased up to 100% compared to before the activity. The results of participant satisfaction showed that 65% of participants were satisfied and 10% are very satisfied with the activities carried out. As many as 70% of the partners stated that they would apply the dual system of Azolla in organic rice cultivation. The increasing understanding and awareness of partners will affect the development of organic rice cultivation.
Co-Authors AKTAVIA HERAWATI Azmal Hossan Dwi Priyo Ariyanto Ganjar Herdiansyah, Ganjar Hermantoro Hermantoro Jauhari Syamsiyah Nuraeni Dwi Dharmawati Suntoro Suntoro