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KEANEKARAGAMAN SPESIES ARTHROPODA DAN PRODUKSI CABAI MERAH KERITING (Capsicum annuum L.) SEBAGAI REFUGIA DI KEBUN KELAPA SAWIT RISET FAKULTAS PERTANIAN UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA
This study aims to analyze the diversity of arthropod insects and the role of curly red chili plants (Capsicum annum L.) as refugia in intercropping systems on oil palm plantations. The study was conducted at the Sriwijaya University Oil Palm Research Garden using an experimental method with two treatments, namely oil palm plantations planted with curly red chili peppers and those without curly red chili peppers. Arthropod samples were collected using pitfall traps and pan traps, as well as through direct observation in the morning, which were then analyzed descriptively based on the Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H’), the Berger-Parker dominance index (D), and the Pielou evenness index (E). The results showed that 39 arthropod species belonging to 7 orders and 28 families were found. In the curly red chili intercropping, 25 species were found, consisting of 12 enthomophages, 10 phytophages, and 3 pollinators. In wild plants, 26 species were found, consisting of 9 enthomophages, 11 phytophages, and 7 pollinators. The species diversity index was classified as moderate (H’ = 1,519). Curly red chili plants can support the presence of natural enemies but are not yet able to grow and produce optimally in oil palm plantations. Thus, the curly red chili intercropping system has the potential to improve the ecological function and sustainability of oil palm agroecosystems.
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