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Teknik Pembibitan Tanaman Kapuk Randu (Ceiba pentandra L.) di UPTD BSPTH Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Sumatera Barat Alya Fitriani; Filza Yulina Ade; Mika Lestaria
Jurnal Sains Dan Teknologi | E-ISSN : 3063-9980 Vol. 2 No. 4 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : GLOBAL SCIENTS PUBLISHER

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Kapok randu (Ceiba pentandra L.) is a tropical tree species from the family Malvaceae that holds significant economic and ecological value, particularly in supporting reforestation and sustainable forest management programs. The success of kapok randu cultivation is strongly determined by the quality of seedlings produced during the early growth phase. This study aims to describe the seedling techniques of kapok randu applied at the UPTD Balai Sertifikasi dan Perbenihan Tanaman Hutan (BSPTH) of the West Sumatra Provincial Forestry Service. The method used was direct observation of each seedling stage, including seed soaking, seedling media preparation, sowing, seedling maintenance, and transfer to polybags. The results showed that soaking seeds for 12–24 hours effectively softened the hard seed coat and supported the germination process. Sowing in a mixture of soil and rice husk under shaded conditions, combined with routine watering, successfully supported the gradual emergence of shoots and young leaves. The seedling techniques applied at UPTD BSPTH were found to be effective in supporting the early growth of kapok randu seedlings and can serve as a reference for further seedling and cultivation activities.
Co-Authors Ali Akbar Almiah, Mina Alya Fitriani Arief Anthonius Purnama Arif Rahmad Setiadi, Arif Rahmad Azwir Anhar Benny Alexander Maisa Carbiriena Solusia Chelsylia Dara Pratama Dahlia - Devi Nurusdianita Sari, Devi Nurusdianita Dwi Ananda, Tiara Dwi Hilda Putri Elfi Khairina, Elfi Elmi Roza, Elmi Enny Afniyanti, Enny Estri Laras Arumingtyas Estri Laras Arumingtyas Estri Laras Arumingtyas Eti Meirina Brahmana Fadilaturahmah Fadilaturahmah Fathya, Nurul Fatri Juni Ardisa Gaby Arnez Grahita Kusumastuti, Grahita Hanna Goeanawan hartati - Hilwan Yuda Teruna Irma Leilani Eka Putri Jismi Mubarrak Joni, Rahma Jurati -, Jurati Kardiman, Reki Khairani - Khumaira, Kayla Anaya Leilani Eka Putri, Irma Linda Advinda Lisma Yanti, Lisma Lita Dwi Handayani, Lita Dwi Luchman Hakim Lutfia, Anisa Maria Bakri, Maria Marta Dinata Martala Sari MEGANTARA, SANDRA Mei Dwi Marwanti, Mei Dwi Mika Lestaria Minta Ito Hasibuan, Minta Ito Moralita Chatri Muhammad Afif Nisa, Audria Chairun Nova Sylviana Piki Lestari, Piki Pratama, Sandi Fransisco Putri, Annisya R, Atikah Rahmi Kurniati Ray, Hamidie Ronald Daniel Realita -, Realita Rejeki, Purwo Sri Reki Kardiman Rena Lestari, Rena Riangga Hanafi, Bayu Riki Riharji Lubis, Riki Riharji Rila Muspita Rima Herpina, Rima Rindi Genesa Hatika Rodiyati Azrianingsih Rodiyati Azrianingsih Rodiyati Azrianingsih Rofiza Yolanda, Rofiza Ronny Lesmana Safitri, Nadila Satria, Rijal Silvia Ayunda Sohibun -, Sohibun Sulaeman, Nabila Susianti Susianti Taufiqa, Zuhrah Thanoesya, Ryan tismardi, Anisa Unang Supratman Vauzia Violita Vita Murniati Tarawan Wawan Sujarwo Yuni Susanti Pratiwi