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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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Characteristics of Soil Chemical Properties Associated with Inceptisols in Various Land Use in Jasinga, Bogor Rahmayuni, Erlina; Anwar, Syaiful; Nugroho, Budi; Indriyati, Lilik Tri
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol. 28 No. 3: September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2023.v28i3.89-97

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Inceptisols are soils with low to moderate fertility and have not experienced further development. This study aims to characterize the chemical properties of inclusions and base exchange fractionation of P of soil on Inceptisol soil map units of forest land, dry land, and paddy fields in Jasinga. Soil samples were taken at three horizons (Ao or Ap, AB/B1, and B/Bt) on forest soil profiles and dry land, while on paddy fields, they were taken at a depth of 0-20 cm, 20-40 cm, and 40-60 cm from the surface land. The chemical properties of the soil analyzed were soil pH, C-organic, soil bases, P-total, CEC, base saturation, and P fractionation. The results showed that the chemical properties of inclusions in the Inceptisol Jasinga soil map unit included high CEC and BS and low Mn-dd. The dominant soil inclusions are in paddy fields, followed by forests, and the lowest is in dry land. The chemical properties findings did not significantly differentiate the available inorganic P, Al-P, (Fe, Mn)-P, and (Ca, Mg)-P fractions. The inclusion of chemical characteristics did not result in a reversal of the correlation with the inorganic P fraction.
Release Pattern of Nitrogen and Potassium from Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) in the Soil Suwardi, Suwardi; Suryaningtyas, Dyah Tjahyandari; Saputra, Hens; Rosjidi, Mochamad; Mustafa, Anwar; Ghofar, Abdul
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol. 28 No. 3: September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2023.v28i3.99-106

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Nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) are macronutrients that plants need for better growth and yield. However, they are readily lost from the soil through volatilization, denitrification, and leaching, aside from being absorbed by plant roots. Thus, a Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) may be formulated and applied to maximize the beneficial effects of N and K fertilization. This study aimed to describe the release pattern of ammonium nitrogen (NH4 -N), nitrate nitrogen (NO3 -N), and K from CRF through the laboratory incubation method. Two types of CRF - CRF A (16-16-16) and CRF B (30-6-8), with a non-CRF (Mutiara NPK16-16-16) as Control – were used. Each fertilizer was tested at 600 and 1200 kg ha-1 doses. The results showed that the NH4 -N release was very high at 40 – 60% but declined to almost 0% after 14 weeks. The NO3 -N release rate was 17 – 40% during the first week, followed by a steady increase to nearly 100% by the 14th incubation week. Potassium release ranged from 20% to 30% in the first week, then rose to 30 – 70% at Week 14. Overall, CRF (30-6-8) at a dose of 1200 kg ha-1 showed the slowest rate of nitrogen release.
Impact of Reforestation After Forest Fire on Infiltration and Other Soil Physical Properties Lestariningsih, Iva Dewi; Mewar, Filza Roholesi; Anggara, Akmaludin Dimas; Lathif, Sarifudin; Sukbara, Ghozian Putra; Riza, Sativandi; Wicaksono, Kurniawan Sigit; Wang, Yumin
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.v29i1.49-58

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Forest fires have become a vital issue causing various hydro-meteorological disasters. Many parties have carried out efforts. This study aimed to analyze the impact of land covers due to reforestation on infiltration rate and other soil physical properties related to hydrological conditions. The research was conducted in the Cempaka Forest area. There are four observed land covers, i.e., Timber Forest Products (TFP), Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP), Pine, and Shrub. The results showed that land cover significantly affected the infiltration rate (p <0.05). The infiltration rate of Pine was not significantly different from NTFP but significantly different from TFP and Shrubs. The infiltration rate of Pine, NTFP, TFP, and Shrub land cover was 76.2 cm hr-1, 48.1 cm hr-1, 32.7 cm.hr-1, and 40.0 cm hr-1, respectively. The infiltration correlated with soil bulk density at two depths (0-15 cm and 16-30 cm) with r values of 0.614 and 0.595, respectively. Infiltration rate also significantly correlated with water content at pF 0 and pF 2.5 in the second soil depth. Additionally, soil bulk density is correlated with soil particle density with r  = 0.621. Soil particle density also correlated with clay content with r equal to 0.726.
Growth and Yields of Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Applied by Synthetic Zeolite and Catfish Liquid Organic Fertilizer Putri, Mutiara; Nelvia, Nelvia
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol. 28 No. 3: September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2023.v28i3.107-115

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The average productivity of upland rice in Indonesia is around 4.4 tons per ha, significantly lower than its potential yield of 8.5 Mg per ha. The utilization of synthetic zeolite as a soil amendment and liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) is one of the technologies that can be applied to increase the growth and yield of upland rice. This study was carried out by factorial experiment with 2 factors: synthetic zeolite application at 4 levels (0, 100, 150, and 200 kg per ha), and catfish LOF application at 3 levels (0, 200, and 400 ml per clump), and each combina- tion was repeated three times. The results showed that applying synthetic zeolite and catfish LOF at each dose had no significant effect on plant height, maximum number of tillers and productive tillers, panicle exit age, harvest age, and weight of milled dry grain per clump. The interaction of synthetic zeolite at a dose of 100 kg per ha with catfish LOF at a dose of 400 ml per clump increased the number of pithy grains per panicle by 70%, the weight of milled dry grain per clump by 68%, and the harvest index 37.5% significantly compared to control (no treatment).
Utilizing Coal ash and Lignite Enriched-Compost to Improve Chemical Properties of Ultisols Fajarindo, Fadil; Suwardi, Suwardi; Iskandar, Iskandar; Limin, Atfritedy
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.v29i1.41-48

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Continuous monoculture activities can cause soil degradation, leading to low pH, organic matter content, and nutrient deficiencies in Ultisols. Compost has been used to improve soil fertility. Unfortunately, its effectiveness has been limited due to rapid decomposition in the humid tropic area. This study investigated the effect of adding coal ash (fly ash and bottom ash or abbr. as FABA) and lignite to compost on the chemical properties of degraded Ultisols planted with pineapple. The study was conducted at Pineapple plantation in Central Lampung using a split-plot design. The application technique (row or spread) was the main plot and three treatments as subplots were 100% compost (K), 75% compost + 25% FABA (KF), and 70% compost + 20% FABA + 10% lignite (KFL). Each treatment was applied at a dose of 50 Mg ha-1. The results showed that adding FABA and lignite to compost effectively increased the organic carbon, pH, base saturation, exchangeable calcium, -magnesium, -sodium, and zinc, decreasing the aluminum saturation of Ultisols. The application of ameliorants in rows technique was more effective than those of spreading. These findings suggest that FABA and lignite-enriched compost in row application can effectively improve the chemical properties of degraded Ultisols.
Changes of Soil Chemistry Characteristics of Tephra Mount Anak Krakatau-Indonesia, Through Leaching Experiment Setiawati, Astriana Rahmi; Lumbanraja, Jamalam; Kurnia, Ananda Ika; Hidayat, Manarul; Aini, Septi Nurul; Prasetyo, Dedy
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS Vol. 28 No. 2: May 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5400/jts.2023.v28i2.57-70

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Studying the weathering process in pristine volcanic materials is crucial as this process will determine further soil characteristics. Mount Anak Krakatau is reported as one of the fastest-growing volcanoes. This volcano erupted powerfully in December 2018, ejecting tons of volcanic materials. These materials are considered pristine and unweathered tephra. Hence, a leaching experiment can be one of the crucial methods to predict further soil characteristics formed as climatic factors. Tephra sampling was conducted on 13 Augustus 2019 or eight months after the massive eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in December 2018. Tephra samples were leached by deionized water (H2O), oxalic acid (H2C2O4) 0.02 M, and citric acid (C6H8O7) 0.02 M (solvents) for 90 days. pH of tephra increased approximately from  (3.95– 4.99 ) to (5.12–8.11). Organic-C rose about 0.2 to 1 point higher than organic-C of tephra before the leaching experiment. The increasing value of organic-C was predicted to increase CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) (2.13–5.36 cmolc kg-1). After the leaching experiment, the tephra’s surface was weathered clearly as an impact of solvents and the growing of algae.
Increasing the Growth and Yield of Soybean Genotype in Dryland by Applying Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) and Tricho-compost Widiati, Bibiana Rini; Idrus, Muh Izzdin; Imran, Andi Nur
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.
Effect of Cyanobacteria-Enriched Compost on Maize (Zea mays. L) Growth and Yield and Nutrient Uptake in Inceptisols Oktaviyani, Trias; Tamad, Tamad; Purwani, Jati
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%.
Dynamics of Tropical Peatlands Characteristics and Carbon Stocks as Affected by Land Use Conversion and Ages of Land Use in Riau Province, Indonesia Juliano, Gian; Suwardi, Suwardi; Sudadi, Untung
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.v29i1.23-32

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The dynamics and patterns of relationships between the characteristics of Indonesian tropical peat involving a function of time (ages of land use) in the context of land conversion have yet to be widely reported. The effects of tropical peatland use change are generally discussed regarding C emissions, with the limited literature identifying dynamic soil characteristics as these changes occur. This study used a survey method. We identified the physical, chemical, and C stock characteristics of peat in forest locations, oil palm plantations with a land use age of 0-5 years,>5-10 years,>10 years, and agricultural land with a land use age of 0-5 years and >5-10 years to find out the dynamics of soil characteristics. Land use changes from peat swamp forests to oil palm plantations and agricultural land, and the longer age of land use results in an increase in BD (especially at the top layer), ash content, pH, Total-N, total-P2O5, total-K2O, but there was a decrease in water content, fiber content, Organic-C, E400/E600, and soil C stocks. The alignment of economic, social, and ecological interests was directed to water and land management by regulating the area’s hydrological system and increasing peat stability.
Assessing Leaching Requirement an Ameliorated Saline Soil in a Lysimeter Experiment Bowo, Cahyoadi; Fitriani, Vivi; Mandala, Marga
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.v29i1.1-9

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Soil salinity problems in the coastal hinterland region of East Java diminish agricultural development and land productivity. Soil leaching is expected to reduce soil salinity. This study investigated the effectiveness of different ameliorant compositions and leaching requirements (LR) in the leaching process. The experiment involved applying ameliorants (T) and leaching (L) treatments to lysimeters filled with saline soil. The ameliorant treatments included biochar, organic matter, and gypsum. The results showed the leaching requirement capacity to reduce electrical conductivity from 5.7 dS m-1 to below 2 dS m-1. Leaching for T0 (without ameliorants) and T1 (10 Mg ha-1 of biochar) required 943 mm of water, while T2 (20 Mg ha-1 of biochar) and T3 (40 Mg ha-1 of compost) required 1052 mm. The T4 (10 Mg ha-1 of compost and 2 Mg ha-1 of gypsum) necessitated 1154 mm of leaching water. The ameliorants’ application and assortment increased the water demand for leaching. The findings indicated a consistent relationship between TDS and salinity, indicating the soil’s dominant presence of salty ions.

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