Maroeto Maroeto
Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur

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Study of Soil Physical Properties Based on Land Use Units for Agriculture (Ricefield, Dryland, and Moorland) Alexandra Neovita Tanaya; Maroeto Maroeto; Purwadi Purwadi
Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lampung (Journal of Agricultural Engineering) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : The University of Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jtep-l.v14i1.137-145

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Sub-watersheds are formed from the interaction process of soil-forming factors such as geology, topography, and organisms. Each interaction process results in different characteristics of soil physical properties. Physical characteristics can serve as the main reference in planning, implementing, and evaluating appropriate management of Sub watershed Areas. The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of soil physical properties in the Manten Sub-watershed. This research uses an exploratory approach with a field survey approach through 3 stages of activities, namely pre-survey, survey, and post survey. Each land use was repeated five times to represent the area of each land use. The parameters observed include texture, bulk density, particle density, permeability, and porosity. The results show that the physical properties of the soil in the Catchment area of the Manten Sub-watershed, Malang Regency, are very different in each land unit. Soil texture is dominated by the loam class (T1, T4, T5, S1, S2, S3, K3, and K4). Based on the research results of soil physical properties in the catchment area of the Manten sub watershed, moorland use has better soil physical properties than dry field and paddy field land uses. The poor soil physical properties in dry field and paddy field land uses may be caused by excessive land cultivation and low soil organic matter content. Keywords: Catchment area, Land use unit, Soil physical, Sub-Watershed.
Land Suitability Evaluation for Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) Cultivation Based on Nutrient Retention Bagas Dewa Setiawan; Purwadi Purwadi; Maroeto Maroeto
Jurnal Teknik Pertanian Lampung (Journal of Agricultural Engineering) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jtepl.v15i1.175-183

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Indonesia possesses vast land resources, offering significant potential for agricultural development. Among high-value commodities, durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) is widely cultivated. Bumiaji District in Batu City, characterized by hilly topography and extensive agricultural land, serves as a prominent durian production center. Optimizing durian productivity, however, requires a thorough understanding of land suitability based on soil characteristics. This study evaluated land suitability for durian cultivation in Bumiaji District, focusing on key soil chemical properties, including soil pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation (BS), and organic carbon (C-organic) content. The research was conducted using a survey method with purposive random sampling based on land mapping units (LMUs). Results indicated that most areas were classified as highly suitable (S1) based on CEC and organic carbon parameters, with CEC values ranging from 18.89 to 35.97 cmol/kg and C-organic levels above 1.2%. However, limitations were noted for pH and base saturation, with some areas classified as moderately (S2) or marginally suitable (S3). Improving land suitability can be achieved through targeted soil management strategies, such as liming with dolomite to enhance pH and base saturation. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a reference for implementing sustainable land management practices aimed at boosting durian productivity in Bumiaji District.