agriTECH
Vol 44, No 3 (2024)

Application of Eco-Enzyme Solution as A Multipurpose Liquid Fertilizer to Enhance Performance of Sorghum Varieties

Irmansyah, T. (Unknown)
Simangunsong, Alwan Alawi (Unknown)
Sebayang, Amelia (Unknown)
Girsang, Setia Sari (Unknown)
Lubis, Dini Sahfitri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2024

Abstract

Eco-enzyme, derived from various household wastes such as vegetables, fruits, or fruit peel, is an organic fertilizer rich in essential nutrients for plant growth. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of eco-enzyme concentrations on the growth and yield of several sorghum cultivars (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in Tanjung Sari, Medan Selayang Subdistrict, Medan from June to September 2021. To achieve this objective, a Randomized Block Design (RBD) comprising 2 factors, namely eco-enzyme concentration (T0:0 mL/L, T1:9.3 mL/L, T2: 18.6 mL/L, and T3: 27.9 mL/L) and sorghum varieties (S1: Super 1, S2: Super 2, S3: Suri 4) was adopted. Eco-enzyme solution consisted of molasses, fruit peels (watermelon, cucumber, and orange), and water. The results showed that the interaction between Suri 4 and a concentration of 27.9 mL/L affected sorghum production. Each ecoenzyme and the varieties affected stem diameter (24.93 mm and 22.66 mm), flowering time (59.19 DAP and 56.00 DAP), as well as wet (631.03 g and 410.20 g) and dry stove weights (315.52 g and 205.10 g). Consequently, the application of eco-enzyme at a concentration of 27.9 mL/L enhances both the growth and yield of sorghum.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

agritech

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Agritech with registered number ISSN 0216-0455 (print) and ISSN 2527-3825 (online) is a scientific journal that publishes the results of research in the field of food and agricultural product technology, agricultural and bio-system engineering, and agroindustrial technology. This journal is ...