Application Legume Compost with Bio-Activator Trichoderma sp as Inorganic Fertilizer Substitution in Sweet Corn (Zea mays L. Saccharata) Cultivation

Abstract

Legume litter can be used as compost with the help of bio-activator Trichoderma sp. as a decomposing microorganism. Legume compost can function as a source of organic fertilizer for plants and can reduce the use of inorganic fertilizers. This study aims to determine the best dose combination using inorganic fertilizer balanced with legume compost fertilizer. The study used non factorial randomized block design with 5 levels of treatment that were control, legume compost 20 ton/ha + 100% inorganic fertilizer, legume compost 30 ton/ha + 75% inorganic fertilizer, legume compost 40 ton/ha + 50% inorganic fertilizer, and legume compost 50 ton/ha + 25% inorganic fertilizer. Based on Anova test showed that the application of various combinations of inorganic fertilizer (Urea, SP-36, KCl) and legume compost had significant effect on the age of 2 WAP, 4 WAP and 5 WAP on the parameters of plant height, significant to the parameters cob weight, and had no significant effect on the sweetness level of sweet corn.

Revitalizing Fertility of Nutrient-Deficient Virgin Sandy Soil Using Leguminous Biocompost Boosts Phaseolus vulgaris Performance

“…Chemical fertilizers are essential for plant nutrition, but they can cause environmental pollution [ 21 ], particularly nitrogen, which leads to an increase of NO 3 − ions in the soil [ 20 ]; phosphorous may also cause soil contamination with Cd 2+ , which is readily absorbed and translocated into different parts of the plant [ 22 ]. As one of the basic organic fertilizers, leguminous compost can be utilized to reduce the quantities of chemical fertilizers applied [ 23 , 24 ]. The use of leguminous compost has multiple benefits including sanitation, reduced mass and bulk, and a lower C/N ratio [ 21 ].…”

“…Moreover, its cost is much higher compared with organic fertilizers, which impacts the overall profits of agricultural production. Hence, it is of prime importance to appropriately combine inorganic with organic fertilizers [ 23 ] to overcome the environmental impacts and maximize the overall income. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of chemical and organic fertilizers (leguminous biocompost) in improving the fertility of nutrient-deficient sandy soil and its reflection on the growth and yield of Phaseolus vulgaris using a foliar and/or soil addition.…”

Sosialisasi Pembuatan Pupuk Trichokompos Dengan Memanfaatkan Limbah Pertanian di Desa Sidodadi, Kecamatan Tempurejo, Kabupaten Jember

“…Pupuk trichokompos merupakan salah satu pupuk organik yang berbahan dasar trikoderma dan pupuk kompos. Adopsi pemberian Trichoderma sp yang berfungsi menjadi biodekomposer pada pembuatan pupuk trichokompos yang salah satu bahannya adalah jerami dan kotoran ternak sapi yang bermanfaat dan memiliki keunggulan dari pupuk kandang biasa (Kusparwanti, Eliyatiningsih, & Wardana, 2020;Nurahman et al, 2020). Beberapa manfaatnya adalah dapat meningkatkan aktivitas biologis mikroorganisme tanah yang menguntungkan dan juga mengendalikan hama tanah.…”

“…Kompos mengandung N, P dan K yang cukup. Kompos dengan menggunakan Trichoderma sp juga terbukti dapat mengurangi dosis pupuk kimia hingga 25% dalam budidaya jagung manis (Kusparwanti, Eliyatiningsih, & Wardana, 2020). Unsur N, P, K merupakan unsur hara yang penting bagi pertumbuhan tanaman.…”

“…Pembuatan pupuk Trichokompos dilakukan 3 minggu sebelum penyuluhan dilakukan sehingga pada saat sosialisasi berlangsung tim penyuluh memberikan hasil pembuatan trichokompos kepada petani. Selain itu tim penyuluh juga memberikan EM4 dan Trichoderma sp kepada petani sehingga petani dapat membuat pupuk secara mandiri (Kusparwanti, Eliyatiningsih, & Rohman, 2020;Kusparwanti, Eliyatiningsih, & Wardana, 2020). Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan petani dalam mengelola limbah kotoran ternak menjadi pupuk organik berkualitas baik.…”