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VOL. 5, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Effects of oil palm empty fruit bunches compost on eggplant (Solanum melongena) growth and yield in ultisols
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Eko Suprijono, Idayati, Abimanyu Dipo Nusantara, Nanik Setyowati
Abstract
Continuous use of synthetic fertilizers on agricultural land reduces soil fertility, resulting in lower land production. Organic substances, such as cow manure and empty oil palm fruit bunches, can improve soil fertility and enhance plant development and productivity. The objective of the study was to determine the most suitable organic fertilizer dose and type for the growth and yield of purple eggplant (Solanum melongena, L.) in Ultisols. The research was conducted in Kandang Limun Village, Muara Bangkahulu District, Bengkulu City, Indonesia, using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD. Treatments consisted of P0 = no organic fertilizer, P1 = cow manure 5 ton/ha, P2 = cow manure 10 ton/ha, P3 = cow manure 15 ton/ha, P4 = Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Compost (EFB) 5 tons/ha, P5 = EFB 10 tons /ha, P6 = EFB 15 tonnes/ha. Each treatment was repeated thrice, resulting in 21 experimental units, each experimental unit with three plants. The observational findings were statistically analyzed with Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at a 5% significance level. Treatmen means were separated using DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) at 5%. The results showed that the application of EFB 5 tons/ha resulted in higher plant fresh weight and dry weight compared to other treatments. In comparison, the EFB application of 10 tons/ha produced fruit weight per plant of 1207 g, higher than other treatments.
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Pages:27-32
How to cite this article:
Eko Suprijono, Idayati, Abimanyu Dipo Nusantara, Nanik Setyowati "Effects of oil palm empty fruit bunches compost on eggplant (<i>Solanum melongena</i>) growth and yield in ultisols". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 5, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 27-32
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