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Dynamics of Soil Organic Carbon at Different Elevations in Cocoa Land-Use Systems Danang Widjajanto; Rachmat Zainuddin; Rois; Abdul Rahman; Moh. Adnan Khaliq; Uswah Hasanah; Rosmaniar Gailea; Fera
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 7 (2025): July
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i7.11999

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Soil organic carbon (SOC) is essential for sustaining soil quality, especially in sloped agricultural landscapes prone to erosion and degradation. This study aimed to analyze SOC dynamics across different elevations (400, 600, and 800 meters above sea level) in cocoa-based land-use systems and examine its relationships with some key physical properties. Soil sampling was conducted using a stratified random design, and laboratory analyses were carried out using standard methods. The results showed that SOC increased with elevation due to cooler temperatures, slower organic matter decomposition, and higher surface litter accumulation. Polynomial regression revealed non-linear relationships between SOC and soil properties, with significant coefficients of determination: SOC vs. bulk density (R² = 0.82), SOC vs. penetration resistance (R² = 0.44), and SOC vs. saturated hydraulic conductivity (R² = 0.37). Moderate SOC levels (around 2.3% – 3.0%) were associated with improved soil structure, lower bulk density, higher hydraulic conductivity, and reduced penetration resistance. However, excessive organic inputs beyond the optimum may reduce these benefits due to incomplete decomposition. A similar curvilinear pattern was found between surface litter and SOC content. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing organic matter management in cocoa systems on sloped lands to enhance soil physical conditions and promote sustainable agriculture.
Swallow Droppings for The Chemical Properties of Alluvial Soil As Growing Medium For Ebony (Diospyros Celebica) Abdul Rahman; Anthon Monde; Danang Widjajanto; Moh. Adnan Khaliq; Adrianton; Trisni Oktavina
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 8 (2024): August
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i8.7856

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This study aimed to determine the effects of swallow bird droppings bokashi on several soil chemical properties such as pH, C-Organic, N, P, K, CEC, and to determine the appropriate dosage of bokashi fertilizer for the growth of ebony seedlings. This research was conducted at Permanent Nursery located at Tadulako University. This study was conducted using a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 4 replications, 20 experimental units as: P0 (control), P1 (7 tons/ha), P2 (14 tons/ha), P3 (21 tons/ha), and P4 (28 tons/ha). The results showed that the swallow droppings bokashi fertilizer was able to improve: soil pH 7.18 to 7.55 with a neutral status, P from 41.34 to 65.06 with very high status, K from 46.26 to 53.87 with high status, C-Organic from 5.30 to 10.25 with high to very high status, and N-Total from 0.12 to 0.34 although in low status in the soil. The application of swallow droppings bokashi into the soil was very much needed. C-Organic content in swallow droppings bokashi was 50.23%, N (4.26). The application of swallow droppings bokashi with a treatment of 21 tons/ha (61.25 g/pot) was the best dose for the growth (height) and the increase number of leaves of ebony seedlings.