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Water Balance Analysis Using the Thornthwaite-Mather Method as a Basis for Cropping Pattern Development in Dry Land Sophia Dwiratna; Yogina Lestari Ayu; Chay Asdak; Nabila Aura Pithaloka
Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lampung (Journal of Agricultural Engineering) Vol 14, No 2 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : The University of Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jtep-l.v14i2.547-559

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Soil water availability is crucial for supporting plant growth, especially in drylands that rely on rainfall as the primary source to meet plant water needs. Rainfall variability complicates the prediction of planting times and the optimization of cropping patterns. This condition negatively impacts productivity and increases the risk of flooding and landslides. This study aims to analyze the land water balance using the Thornthwaite Mather method on nine existing planting patterns and schedules, and to recommend strategies that can be implemented to prevent water deficit conditions. A descriptive method with a quantitative approach was used to analyze agroclimatic data to identify periods of water surplus and deficit. The results of the water balance analysis show that water surplus occurs from November to May, while deficit occurs from June to October. Conservation strategies, such as rainwater harvesting through microcatchment and macrocatchment systems, are proposed as effective approaches to address water deficit. These strategies can increase water availability, reduce the risk of crop failure, and optimize the use of available water resources. This study is expected to serve as a foundation for developing adaptive cropping patterns and enhancing the sustainability of the agricultural sector in the face of climate change. Keywords: Dry land, Rainwater harvesting, Thornthwaite-Mather, Water balance, Water management.
The Implementation of Micro/Nanobubbles (MNBs) Technology to Treat Basin Water as The Primary Water Source for Hydroponics in Greenhouse Asep Yusuf; Chay Asdak; Mimin Muhaemin; Sophia Dwiratna N.P; Anto Tri Sugiarto; Hilman Syaeful Alam
Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lampung (Journal of Agricultural Engineering) Vol 13, No 1 (2024): March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jtep-l.v13i1.197-204

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The greenhouse plays a pivotal role in creating an ideal environment for hydroponic cultivation. The greenhouse has utilized rainwater and basin water as a source of raw water for hydroponic farming. Presently, the water quality of Leuwi Padjadjaran basin fails to meet the standards required for hydroponics due to its turbidity, sediment content, discoloration, pH levels exceeding 7, and low dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration of 2.2 mg/l. The micro/nanobubbles (MNBs) technology stands as a viable method for water treatment owing to its capacity to bind impurities via radical OH. The application of MNBs for the treatment of basin water involves the use of a hydrodynamic cavitation MNBs generator with a dual-chamber rotating flow nozzle. The parameters evaluated in this research encompass DO concentration, MNBs stability, microbubble size, and the visual response to MNBs application. MNBs treatment was conducted with three different gases: air, oxygen, and ozone. Microbubbles were measured using the particle image velocimetry (PIV) method. The DO concentration reaches 21.6 mg/l when employing oxygen-based MNBs. On the third day post-generation, MNBs stability still maintains DO concentrations above the initial levels. Thus it can be used as hydroponic raw water.  Keywords:  DO concentration, Greenhouse, Micro/nanobubbles, Water treatment.