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Pengaruh Pemberian Kompos Pada Kelembapan Tanah Lase, Elikana
Jurnal Ilmu Pertanian dan Perikanan Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): PENARIK - April
Publisher : CV. SINAR HOWUHOWU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70134/penarik.v2i1.511

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The use of compost as organic material has been proven to have a positive effect on the physical properties of the soil, one of which is increasing soil moisture. This study aims to examine the effect of composting on soil moisture through a literature review approach. Data were obtained from various relevant scientific sources, such as research journals, scientific articles, and academic reports published between 2014 and 2024. The results of the study showed that compost from various sources, such as rice straw, gamal leaves, and banana stems, can increase the soil's capacity to store water. This is due to the organic matter content in compost which improves soil structure, increases aggregation, and enlarges soil micropores. Increased soil moisture due to composting also has an impact on plant growth, especially on dry or marginal land. The effectiveness of compost in maintaining soil moisture is influenced by several factors, such as soil type, dosage, type of compost material, and the level of maturity of the compost itself. Thus, compost plays an important role in water conservation and increasing agricultural productivity sustainably. This study recommends the need for further experimental research to directly test the effectiveness of various types of compost in different agro-climatic conditions.
Pengaruh Ketebalan Mulsa Organik Terhadap Pertumbuhan Dan Hasil Jagung Manis (Zea Mays Saccharata Sturt.) Gulo, Desti Kurniawan; Zebua, Helmin Parida; Laia, Dian Agung Sanora; Lase, Elikana
Jurnal Ilmu Agroteknologi Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JIRGONA - Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70134/jigrona.v2i1.1330

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Sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt.) is a horticultural commodity with high economic value; however, its productivity remains relatively low due to environmental stress and weed competition. Organic mulch is an environmentally friendly technology that can enhance crop productivity, yet the optimal mulch thickness for sweet corn cultivation has not been well established. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic mulch thickness on the growth and yield of sweet corn and to determine the optimal mulch thickness. The experiment was conducted using a non-factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four levels of rice straw mulch thickness: M0 (no mulch, 0 cm), M1 (3 cm), M2 (6 cm), and M3 (9 cm). Each treatment was replicated six times. The observed parameters included plant height, number of leaves, stem diameter, husked ear weight, unhusked ear weight, and number of kernel rows per ear. The results showed that organic mulch thickness significantly affected all observed parameters. Application of rice straw mulch at a thickness of 6–9 cm effectively improved the growth and yield of sweet corn, with 9 cm being optimal for ear weight and 6 cm being optimal for the number of kernel rows.