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PENGARUH TINGKAT PEMAHAMAN PETANI CABAI (Capsicum annuum L.) MENGENAI PESTISIDA DAN KEPATUHANNYA DALAM APLIKASI TERHADAP HAMA DAN PENYAKIT DI SUMATERA SELATAN

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The conclusion of this study indicates that chili pepper is one of the horticultural commodities in South Sumatra with high economic value and is widely favored by the community. Chili belongs to the family Solanaceae, and red chili (Capsicum annuum L.) is a highly prospective and promising vegetable commodity due to the relatively high demand from the community. Therefore, chili productivity needs to be increased to keep pace with the continuously growing market demand along with population growth. The improvement in productivity should be balanced between enhancing both the quality and quantity of chili production. This study identified that the intensity of pesticide use has not been fully matched by the level of understanding and compliance of chili farmers, which potentially affects the intensity of pest and disease attacks as well as ecosystem balance in South Sumatra. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between farmers’ understanding and compliance scores in pesticide application with the intensity and percentage of plant pest attacks, as well as the structure of insect communities in chili cultivation. The research was conducted using a field survey method in five chili-producing districts through questionnaire-based interviews with farmers, direct observation of 50 sample plants at each location, identification and recording of organism populations, calculation of attack intensity and percentage, correlation analysis, and measurement of diversity index (H’), Dominance (D), and Evenness (E). The majority of Capsicum annuum L. chili farmers were within the age range of 40–60 years. Farmers’ education was also a key factor, with most farmers having elementary, junior high, and senior high school educational backgrounds. Higher levels of education can help farmers improve productivity through the adoption of modern agricultural techniques and the use of technology. The size of land owned by farmers varied, with most farmers cultivating areas ranging from 0.25 to 1 hectare. A total of 3,962 individual organisms from 29 species were recorded, consisting of pests, predators, pollinators, and neutral insects. The dominant species was Aphis gossypii with the highest population, followed by Thrips tabaci, Bactrocera dorsalis, and Bemisia tabaci as the main pests. The diversity index was classified as moderate, with relatively high aphid dominance, while the evenness index varied among the study locations. Furthermore, correlation analysis indicated a tendency toward a negative relationship between farmers’ levels of understanding and compliance and the intensity and percentage of pest and disease attacks. Fields with higher compliance levels exhibited lower pest pressure and a more balanced organism community structure. These findings indicate that improved farmer understanding influences cultivation compliance, which subsequently reduces the intensity of pest and disease attacks and enhances organism diversity in the field. Therefore, this study recommends improving farmer education and strengthening field assistance to support the implementation of integrated pest management and maintain the stability of chili cultivation. Keywords: Percentage,intensity,understanding and compliance,control,correlation.

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T1918872025

Publisher

Indralaya : Prodi Proteksi Tanaman, Jurusan Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan, Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya., 2025

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xix, 88 hlm.; ilus.; 29 cm

Language

Indonesia

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632.950 7

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Text

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unmediated

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Prodi Proteksi Tanaman
Pestisida — Penggunaan

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