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Journal of Tropical Soils
Published by Universitas Lampung
ISSN : 0852257X     EISSN : 20866682     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.5400/jts.v25i1
Core Subject : Agriculture, Social,
Journal of Tropical Soils (JTS) publishes all aspects in the original research of soil science (soil physic and soil conservation, soil mineralogy, soil chemistry and soil fertility, soil biology and soil biochemical, soil genesis and classification, land survey and land evaluation, land development and management environmental), and related subjects in which using soil from tropical areas.
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Impact of Land Use on Soil Water Retention in Inceptisols of the Upper Konto Watershed Ermawati, Ermawati -; Kusuma, Zaenal; Wicaksono, Kurniawan Sigit
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 3: September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i3.167-177

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The Upper Konto Watershed in Malang Regency is an area with various types of land use that have the potential to influence soil physical properties and soil water retention. Soil water retention is the ability of soil to absorb and retain water, which is closely related to the availability of water that plants can utilize. One of the soil types that dominate this region is inceptisol, which can face constraints in water retention, mainly when land use changes or inappropriate management practices occur. This study aims to analyze the impact of different types of land use on soil water retention characteristics in the Inceptisols of the Upper Konto watershed. The research method was conducted through field surveys and laboratory analysis. A survey was conducted on 16 Land Map Units (LMUs) derived from the overlay of land use, soil type, and slope maps. A total of 64 soil samples were collected for laboratory analysis. The observed variables included soil texture, bulk density, particle density, soil porosity, soil aggregate stability, soil organic matter, and soil water retention at pF 0, 2.5, and 4.2. The results revealed that land use types have a significant influence on soil physical properties as well as water retention characteristics. Specifically, it was found that forest land with the Udic Eutrandepts soil type had the highest water retention capability (0.39 cm3 cm-3). In comparison, dry farmland with the same soil type had the lowest water retention capability (0.06 cm3 cm-3). These findings illustrate the stark differences in the ability of soils to retain water between different land use types.
Increasing the Growth and Yield of Soybean Genotype in Dryland by Applying Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) and Tricho-compost Bibiana Rini Widiati; Muh Izzdin Idrus; Andi Nur Imran
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 2: May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i2.79-92

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This research aimed to examine the increase in growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) genotypes in the application of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) and tricho-compost in dryland. This research was conducted in the form of an experiment using a Split plot design was composed: all treatments were given NPK fertilizer at a dose of 50% of the recommended dose and 5 g of mycorrhizae (Glomus sp. + Gigaspora sp. + Acaulospora sp.). The main plot (MP) had six genotypes (G). The sub-plot (SP) was mycorrhizae +tricho-compost (T): mycorrhizae +without tricho-compost (t0), mycorrhizae +tricho-compost 50 g plant-1 (t1 ), and mycorrhizae +2tricho-compost 100 g plant-1 (t2 ). The results showed that soybean genotypes gM50Gy, gO50Gy, and gT50Gy have the stability of agronomic characteristics on the shoot dry weight, root dry weight, and soybean dry weight in the adaptation test in dryland. The treatment of tricho-compost 100 g ton-1 had the highest increased shoot dry weight, root dry weight, percentage of mycorrhizal infection, and Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) uptake. The interaction of gT50Gyt2 ; gO50Gyt2  and gTt2  resulted in higher root dry weight and N, P, and K uptake than gM50Gyt2; gMt2; gOt2.
The Growth and Yield of Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Applied by Rice Husk Zeolite and Potassium Fertilizer Nelvia Nelvia; Idwar Idwar; Zulfatri Zulfatri; Desra Winri
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 2: May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i2.93-100

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The productivity of upland rice on sub-optimal land such as Ultisol is low. Increasing rice productivity can be attempted, for example, by applying rice husk zeolite and K fertilizer. This research aims to study the interaction of rice husk zeolite with K fertilizer on the growth and yield of upland rice on Ultisol. The research was conducted at the Soil and Greenhouse Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau, from June to October 2022. The research was conducted experimentally in a factorial with a completely randomized design (CRD). The first factor was rice husk zeolite consisting of 3 levels (0, 200, and 400 kg ha-1), and the second factor was K fertilizer consisting of 3 levels (0, 50, and 100 kg K2O ha-1), each interaction repeated three times. The results showed that the combination value of rice husk zeolite at a dose of 200 kg ha-1 with K fertilizer at a dose of 50 kg K2O ha-1 increased the number of healthy grains per panicle by 21%, the proportion of healthy grain by 14% and the weight of dry milled grain by 32.25% compared to without rice husk zeolite and K fertilizer.
Study of Soil Chemical Properties on Palm Oil Productivity in PT. Gemilang Sejahtera Abadi in East Kalimantan Christian, Bertolomius Medy; Munir, Mochammad; Wicaksono, Kurniawan Sigit
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 3: September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i3.127-133

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East Kalimantan is a region that contributes to palm oil production. Industrial development in the area still needs to be improved in some plantations because there is a limiting palm oil productivity. This study examined the chemical properties of the soil on the PT. Gemilang Sejahtera Abadi (GSA) plantation. Observations were made in four fields with the same variety but different productivity levels. Correlation analysis and simple linear regression were used to identify factors influencing productivity. The soil on the plantation land was dominated by Typic Hapludults soil type, included in the Ultisols order. The highest productivity was found in Afdeling 1, 2, and 5, while the lowest was in Afdeling 4. The pH in each afdeling was classified as acidic, and the Organic-C, N, and base saturation contents were low. The CEC in afdeling 1 and 2 was classified as medium, while in afdelings 4 and 5 was low. All correlation analyses showed a positive relationship between the variables and palm oil productivity, with low correlation coefficients for pH, organic-C, N, P, and base saturation. The correlation coefficient between CEC and palm oil productivity has a strong relationship.
Effect of Cyanobacteria-Enriched Compost on Maize (Zea mays. L) Growth and Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Inceptisols Trias Oktaviyani; Tamad Tamad; Jati Purwani
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 1: January 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i1.11-21

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Increased production of food crops has various obstacles, including soil fertility, which is also caused by the price of inorganic fertilizers, which is burdensome for farmers. Organic and biofertilizers can reduce the use of inorganic fertilizers and the level of degradation of soil fertility. The research was conducted in the greenhouse of Indonesia Soil Research Institute in Bogor from October 2021 to March 2022. The treatments were laid out in a randomized block design consisting of 12 treatments with three replications, consisting of level doses of NPK combined with compost, cyanobacteria, and (Cyanobacteria-enriched compost). (NPK75%+compost) treatment gave the highest corn cobs and grain yield by 209.86 g plant-1 (8.55%) and 163.49 g plant-1 (6.42%), respectively compared to NPK100%. The treatment of  (NPK75%+compost) gave a similar grain yield with 100% NPK and can scale down  NPK used by 25%. (NPK50%+cyanobacteria-enriched compost) treatment increased N uptake by 48.81% compared to NPK100%. The treatment of (NPK50%+cyanobacteria-enriched compost) increased P uptake by 0.8 mg plant-1 or 17.0% compared to NPK50%+compost. At NPK50%+cyanobacteria, K uptake increased by about 31.46% compared to NPK50%.
Impact of Biofertilizer and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Available Phosphorus, Productive Tillers, and Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Yield Ngui, Marianus; Melati, Maya; Muhimmatul, Husna
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 3: September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i3.143-148

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The use of Bacillus bacteria as biofertilizers (BF) increases since the detrimental effects of inorganic fertilizers on the agricultural environment spread out. The objective of this research was to study the influence of bio fertilizer and in combination with inorganic fertilizer on the productivity of rice fields. The experiment was a two-factor treatment arranged in a split-plot design with three replications using a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The first factor was fertilizers, which were used as the main plot. The second factor was paddy varieties as a subplot. The results showed that the combination of inorganic and bio fertilizer application of (150 kg NPK ha-1 + 75 kg Urea ha-1 + 4 L BF ha-1) and (300 kg NPK ha-1 + 150 kg Urea ha-1 + 4 L BF ha-1), improved soil available phosphorous (P) of 12.04%, 40.69%, and 44.05%, respectively compared to control treatment, the inorganic fertilizer application (300 kg NPK ha-1 + 150 kg Urea ha-1), and the bio fertilizer application (4 L BF ha-1). In addition, the application of (300 kg NPK ha-1 + 150 kg Urea ha-1 + 4 L BF ha-1) increased productive tillers per plant as 28.13% and 16.48% compared to the control and the inorganic application, respectively. Moreover, by using Mekongga variety, applying the inorganic and bio fertilizer at rates of (300 kg NPK ha-1 + 150 kg Urea ha-1 + 4 L BF ha-1) increased rice yield of 64.08% and 30.33% compared to the control and the inorganic fertilizer application; while, by using IPB 3S variety, the rice yield increased by 85.80% and 10.34%, respectively. These findings are significant as they demonstrate the potential of biofertilizers to enhance soil fertility and rice productivity, thereby advancing sustainable farming practices.
Assessment of Land Characteristics and Suitability for Citrus Development in Dry Land Punung, Pacitan Regency Supriyadi Supriyadi; Rahayu Rahayu; Ganjar Herdiansyah; Aktavia Herawati; Dita Risky Novianti
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 2: May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i2.67-77

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One of the Indonesian provinces where the agricultural industry drives the economy is Punung, Pacitan, which has local conditions that are particularly suitable for producing citrus, giving this product the potential to continue to expand in popularity. Land evaluation tries to provide information on its potential for a particular purpose. This research was conducted to know land suitability classes, limiting factors, and improvement efforts that can be made. This research is exploratory descriptive with a variable approach through field survey and using a purposive random sampling method based on Land Mapping Units. Data analysis was carried out using the matching method between land characteristics and conditions for growing citrus, a statistical test by ANOVA (Analysis of Variance), and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) to find the factors that most determine land characteristics in Punung. The study results show that the actual land suitability class in Punung is marginally suitable. Improvements that can be made to increase the availability of nutrients in the soil in the form of available P2O5 with a low level of management is to apply P fertilization according to the needs of citrus. ANOVA results proved that the variety of soil types significantly influences some of the land characteristics.
Growth and Yield Dynamics of Rainfed Rice Fields by Providing Municipal Solid Waste Compost Aisar Novita; Fitra Syawal Harahap; Zuriani Ritonga; Vitri Renny Triyanti; Merlyn Mariana
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 2: May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i2.101-105

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The rice productivity in Panai Tengah was still relatively low, producing 4.75 Mg ha-1, compared to the national production of 5 to 6 Mg ha-1. Low rice productivity was caused by limiting factors in land use, namely, physical and biological factors, soil chemistry, and agricultural systems. Providing organic fertilizer or municipal waste compost is one way to overcome the constraints on the soil’s physical, biological, and chemical characteristics. This study aims to determine the response to the growth and yield of rainfed rice fields in Kecamatan Panai Tengah with a dose of Municipal Solid Waste Compost (MSWC). This research was conducted by taking soil samples in the rainfed rice fields and then analyzing them in the experimental field at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Labuhanbatu University. The analysis stage was for six months, from seeding to harvesting. The methodology for this study was a non-factorial randomized block design consisting of 7 treatments. The result showed that applying MSWC at a dose of 18 Mg ha-1 showed high yields. The recommendation to farmers was to give 18 Mg ha-1 of MSWC to increase the yields of their rice fields.
Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilizer for Wheat Production in Moisture-Deficit Areas of Northern Ethiopia Workat Sebnie; Ewunetie Melak; Tilahun Esubalew; Haymanot Lamesgn; Tesfa Asmelie; Messay Abera
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 2: May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i2.59-66

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Depleting soil nutrients is among the significant factors affecting production and productivity in Ethiopia. From the nutrients, nitrogen is the most yield-limiting, which governs wheat production. Therefore, the study was conducted to examine the effect of nitrogen on the yield and yield components of bread wheat varieties. The experiment was implemented in the 2019 and 2020 cropping seasons at Sekota and Lasta districts on the farmers’ field. The treatments consisted of a factorial combination of four levels of nitrogen (0, 46, 69, and 92 kg ha-1) and two varieties of wheat (Sekota-1 and Hibst), which were replicated three times in a randomized complete block design. Each treatment was provided with 23 kg ha-1 triple supper phosphate (P2O5). The study’s results indicated that grain and yield-related traits were significantly affected by nitrogen application. The increasing rate of nitrogen up to 92 and 69 kg ha-1 increases wheat grain and biomass yield by (150.3% and 54.1%) and (95.9 and 60%) in Sekota and Lasta districts, respectively. The highest grain yield (2562 and 2980 kg ha-1) was obtained from applying 92 and 69 kg ha-1 N at Sekota and Lasta, respectively. Therefore, applying 92 and 69 kg ha-1 N is the appropriate rate and recommended for the Sekota and Lasta districts, respectively.
Soil Characteristics and Management of Ultisols Derived from Claystones of Sumatra Pratamaningsih, Mira Media; Hati, Diah Puspita; Erwinda, Erwinda; Muslim, Rufaidah Qonita; Hikmat, Muhammad; Purwanto, Setiyo
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol 29, No 3: September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2024.v29i3.115-125

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Ultisols are one of the soil types that develop from claystone parent materials and are widely distributed in Indonesia, making them suitable for agricultural land use. Naturally, Ultisols have low soil fertility, such as acidic soil reactions and low base content;  without proper management, they can lead to suboptimal agricultural yields. Therefore, this study aims to determine the physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics of Ultisols to formulate appropriate land management practices. Soil samples were collected from Ultisols with claystone parent materials from various regions in Sumatra, Indonesia. Soil profile creation was conducted to observe soil morphology in the field, followed by physical, chemical, and mineralogical analysis in the laboratory. The results showed that the Ultisols studied have a deep solum (90-120 cm), clay texture, and sticky and plastic consistencies. These soils generally have an acidic reaction, low organic C content, low potential P and K contents, low cation exchange capacity, low base saturation, and high Al saturation. The contents of easily weathered minerals, such as orthoclase, biotite, augite, hypersthene, tourmaline, and andalusite, which are essential nutrient reserves, are also generally low. Thus, the Ultisols studied are classified as low fertility soils, requiring specific management practices such as adding lime, organic materials, and soil amendments in a balanced and appropriate manner to achieve optimal yields.

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