<![CDATA[The presence of heavy metals in soil and water can be absorbed by plants growing in soil and water can have negative effects on humans. Biofertilizer containing microorganisms and producing exopolysaccharides (EPS) have the potential to be used as bioremediation agents. The study aims to determine the optimal combination of dosage and type of biofertilizer on cadmium (Cd) uptake the and the growth of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). The method used was a single-factor Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 9 treatments and 3 replications, resulting in 27 experimental units. The research data were analyzed using an F-test. If a significant effect was detected, the data were further tested using Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at the 5% level. The results showed that the treatments had a significant effect on Cd uptake and plant growth. Treatment D (8 ppm Cd (25 mL Azotobacter)) yielded the highest results for plant height (31,33 cm), number of leaves (18,111 leaves), root length (27,499 cm), dry weight (28,777 g), and wet weight (135,22 g). Treatment D (8 ppm Cd (25 mL Azotobacter)) resulted in the lowest Cd uptake in roots (0,649 mg ), while Treatment I (16 ppm Cd) yielded the highest Cd content in water.]]>
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