Fruitset Sains : Jurnal Pertanian Agroteknologi

KEBERLANJUTAN USAHATANI JAHE GAJAH DI LAHAN GAMBUT KABUPATEN KUBU RAYA

2026-07-06T03:31:41+00:00

This study aims to determine and analyze the sustainability status of elephant ginger (Zingiber officinale) farming in the peatlands of Kubu Raya Regency in terms of ecological, economic, social, infrastructure, technological, and institutional challenges that affect its sustainability, making sustainability evaluation essential for developing sustainable farming strategies. This study aimed to analyze the sustainability status of elephant ginger (Zingiber officinale) farming in the peatlands of Kubu Raya Regency based on ecological, economic, social, infrastructure and technology, and institutional dimensions, while identifying attributes that are most sensitive to sustainability. The study involved 46 respondents selected through Accidental Sampling and data were collected using in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using the Rap-Ginger (Multidimensional Scaling/MDS) approach, supported by qualitative descriptive analysis with a kite diagram. The results showed a multidimensional sustainability index of 35.35, indicating that elephant ginger farming is less sustainable. The economic and ecological dimensions were categorized as fairly sustainable, whereas the social, infrastructure and technology dimensions were less sustainable, and the institutional dimension was poor. The most sensitive attributes included post-harvest handling, harvesting, site selection, and marketing chain; seed sowing, fertilization, and planting; mutual cooperation; road access to farmland and markets; and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). These findings provide a basis for formulating policies and strategies to improve the sustainability of elephant ginger farming on peatlands by prioritizing improvements in the most sensitive attributes across each sustainability dimension.

EFEKTIVITAS APLIKASI GIBERELIN (GA?) PADA BERBAGAI WAKTU DAN KONSENTRASI TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN SERTA HASIL CABAI MERAH KERITING (Capsicum annuum L.)

2026-07-01T02:38:50+00:00

The productivity of curly red chili (Capsicum annuum L.) remains relatively low due to suboptimal management of plant growth regulators, particularly gibberellic acid (GA?). Although GA? is known to stimulate vegetative growth and reproductive development, information regarding the effectiveness of different application timings and GA? concentrations in curly red chili is still limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of GA? application timing and concentration on the growth and yield of curly red chili and to identify the most effective treatment. The novelty of this study lies in the comprehensive evaluation of the combined effects of GA? application timing and concentration on both vegetative growth and yield components of curly red chili within a single experimental framework. The experiment was conducted from June to September 2025 at the Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muria Kudus, using a factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The first factor was GA? application timing (3, 6, and 8 weeks after transplanting, WAT), while the second factor was GA? concentration (0, 90, 110, and 130 ppm). The results showed that there was no significant interaction between application timing and GA? concentration for most growth and yield parameters. A GA? concentration of 130 ppm produced the best response, increasing plant height to 71.11 cm, leaf number to 147.92 leaves, branch number to 4.56 branches, accelerating flowering to 24.64 days after transplanting (approximately 36.1% earlier than the control), increasing fruit number to 27.22 fruits per plant (approximately 17.1% higher than the control), and producing the highest shoot dry weight of 27.22 g. This study provides further evidence of the physiological responses of curly red chili to different GA? concentrations and application timings. Practically, the findings suggest that the application of 130 ppm GA? can be recommended as an effective cultivation strategy to improve the growth and productivity of curly red chili.

PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI DUA VARIETAS BAWANG MERAH PADA TANAH GAMBUT MELALUI APLIKASI ABU KAYU DAN PUPUK KANDANG AYAM

2026-08-14T03:56:04+00:00

Shallot is an important horticultural commodity in West Kalimantan, where production still needs to be increased, including through the utilization of peatland with its inherent limitations for crop growth. This study aimed to evaluate the responses of two shallot cultivars to wood ash and chicken manure application on peatland. The experiment was conducted for three months in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, using a factorial Completely Randomized Design with three factors: shallot cultivar (Bima Brebes and Bauji), wood ash at 5, 10, and 15 t ha?¹, and chicken manure at 10, 20, and 30 t ha?¹, with three replications. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by the honestly significant difference (HSD) test at the 5% significance level. The results showed a significant interaction between cultivar and wood ash on plant height and bulb weight loss. At 8 weeks after planting, the tallest plants (51.04 cm) were obtained from Bima Brebes treated with 15 t ha?¹ wood ash. A significant interaction between wood ash and chicken manure was also observed for plant height at 8 WAP, with the highest plant height (50.36 cm) obtained from 15 t ha?¹ wood ash combined with 30 t ha?¹ chicken manure. Independently, wood ash at 15 t ha?¹ produced 5.24 bulbs clump?¹ and an air-dried bulb weight of 17.74 g clump?¹, whereas chicken manure at 30 t ha?¹ produced 5.66 bulbs clump?¹ and an air-dried bulb weight of 18.67 g clump?¹. Fresh bulb weight at 20 t ha?¹ chicken manure (23.03 g clump?¹) was not significantly different from that at 30 t ha?¹ (25.67 g clump?¹). The lowest bulb weight loss (26.29%) was recorded in Bauji treated with 15 t ha?¹ wood ash.

PROFIL KEKUATAN GEL TEPUNG MENIR SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PRODUKSI BERAS ANALOG DENGAN VARIASI WAKTU FERMENTASI DAN PENAMBAHAN INGREDIEN YANG BERBEDA

2026-07-13T04:39:23+00:00

Rice is the primary staple food in Indonesia; therefore, high dependence on rice may pose challenges to national food security. One approach to food diversification is the development of analog rice using broken rice flour. However, broken rice flour has limitations in gel formation, and studies evaluating the effects of fermentation and the addition of glucomannan, skim milk, and glycerol monostearate (GMS) on gel strength in a composite flour system remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of fermentation time and the addition of supporting ingredients on the gel strength of broken rice flour as a basis for selecting a potential raw material formulation for analog rice. Broken rice flour was fermented for 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 h. The fermented flour was subsequently evaluated with the addition of glucomannan (0–10%), skim milk (0–20%), and GMS (0–3%). Each treatment was conducted in duplicate. Gel strength was measured using a Universal Testing Machine (UTM), and the data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results showed that none of the treatments had a significant effect on gel strength (p>0.05). However, fermentation for 12 h produced the highest mean gel strength of 9.2553 g/mm². In the formulation stage, the addition of 5% glucomannan, 10% skim milk, and 1% GMS resulted in the highest mean gel strength values of 4.1665, 4.1665, and 4.1493 g/mm², respectively. These findings provide information on the gel-strength response of broken rice flour to fermentation and supporting-ingredient addition in a composite flour system and may serve as a scientific basis for developing analog rice raw material formulations from local resources.

PENGARUH KONSENTRASI DAN LAMA PERENDAMAN PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA (PGPR) AKAR BAMBU TERHADAP PERKECAMBAHAN BENIH DAN PERTUMBUHAN SEMAI CABAI RAWIT (Capsicum frutescens L.)

2026-07-09T07:25:28+00:00

The increasing demand for bird's eye pepper necessitates efforts to improve seed quality as an initial step toward enhancing crop productivity. However, studies on the use of bamboo root-derived PGPR as a seed-soaking treatment for bird's eye pepper remain limited, particularly regarding the optimal combination of PGPR concentration and soaking duration to improve seed germination and seedling growth, The study aims to determine the effect of the concentration and duration of soaking of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on seed germination and seedling growth of cayenne pepper. The study was conducted in Muktiharjo Village, Margorejo District, Pati Regency, from May to June 2025, using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of two factors and three replicates. The first factor is the concentration of PGPR, which consists of four levels, namely 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60%. The second factor is the duration of soaking in PGPR, which consists of three levels, namely 3 hours, 6 hours, and 9 hours. The results showed that the concentration of PGPR affected seed germination at germination time parameters and affected seedling growth in the parameters of sprout emergence and seedling height 1 week after planting. The results showed that a 20% PGPR concentration produced the best performance in terms of germination time, shoot emergence time, and seedling height at one week after planting. A 20% PGPR concentration increased seedling height by 10% compared with the control. A PGPR soaking duration of 3 hours resulted in the best germination time and shoot emergence time. A significant interaction between PGPR concentration and soaking duration was observed for the germination time of bird's eye pepper seeds.

EFFECTS OF PLANT-BASED FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS ON THE QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF PORK EMULSION PRODUCTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2026-07-30T05:04:01+00:00

Plant-based functional ingredients have the potential to replace synthetic additives in pork emulsion products; however, evidence regarding the effectiveness and mechanisms of different ingredient categories remains fragmented. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the effects of plant-based ingredients on the technological, nutritional, oxidative, and sensory characteristics of pork emulsion products. Following PRISMA 2020, searches across four databases identified 659 articles, of which 25 studies published between 2007 and 2026 met the inclusion criteria and were qualitatively synthesized using narrative synthesis and vote counting. Starches and flours were the most frequently studied category (40%), followed by bioactive compounds (24%), dietary fibers (12%), and plant proteins (8%). Overall, plant-based ingredients improved water-holding capacity (WHC), cooking yield, emulsion stability, texture, nutritional value, oxidative stability, and color. Their complementary functions support multifunctional formulation and clean-label product development. Standardized formulations and experimental validation of ingredient combinations remain key priorities for future research.