Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is an important global plantation crop, but its production is often reduced by bagworm larvae (Metisa plana, Mahasena corbetti, Clania tertia, and Pteroma pendula), which can decrease yields by up to 40%. Synthetic insecticides are commonly used for control but may cause environmental pollution, resistance, and pest outbreaks. Bioinsecticides based on entomopa…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a strategic plantation commodity in Indonesia, contributing significantly to the national economy through vegetable oil production and employment opportunities. However, its productivity continues to face serious threats from basal stem rot (BSR), a disease caused by Ganoderma boninense, a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range and high infection capabi…
Oil palm is one of the most important plantation commodities that plays a significant role in improving community income, particularly in major production areas. However, a common problem faced by smallholder farmers is the existence of oil palm trees that have become unproductive, which leads to declining yields and reduced farm income. This study aims to (1) analyze the productivity level of …
Validation of metagenomic analysis results through molecular identification is important to ensure that the detected entomopathogenic bacteria truly have potential as biological control agents. The objective of this research is to molecularly identify entomopathogenic bacteria in bagworms based on metagenomic data to confirm bacterial species. Bacterial samples were collected at the Bacteriolog…
This study aims to analyze the stability of coconut-shell biomass gasification in a modified updraft gasifier equipped with two gas outlets: a reduction zone outlet and a combustion zone outlet. The modification was implemented to evaluate operational characteristics, combustible gas stability, flame behavior, and performance differences between the two outlets. The reduction zone produced CO, …
Tissue culture is a plant propagation method that has the potential to solve the problems of conventional watermelon seedling propagation. This study aims to determine effects of growth regulators 2,4-D and BAP and types of media on the callus induction of watermelon leaf explant. The study was conducted at the Tissue Culture Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, using a Com…
The increasing dependence on fossil fuels poses challenges to energy security, highlighting the need for renewable energy alternatives such as biomass. Coconut shell, a carbon-rich biomass waste, has significant potential to be converted into combustible gas through gasification. Although updraft gasifiers offer high efficiency, they are prone to excessive tar production, which can be mitigated…
ANDHES PRANATA. Correlation Between Soil Respiration, Organic Carbon, And Soil Reaction In Oil Palm Plantations With Interrow Seedling Planting System (ISP) and Natural Vegetation Interrow (NVI) (Supervised by NUNI GOFAR). Oil palm plantations require proper inter-row management to maintain soil quality and ensure sustainable production. Inter-row management systems such as Interrow Seedling Pl…
This research aims to design and analyze the structure of a sterilizer basketused in the sterilization process of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) of oil palm with a capacity of 1 ton. The study is motivated by the essential role of sterilization in maintaining palm oil quality by deactivating lipase enzymes and softening the fruits for easier processing. The design was carried out using SolidWorks 3D…
Sebagai upaya mengurangi limbah kelapa muda yang memupuk, maka dengan mesin penguran kelapa muda dapat menjadikan limbah tersebut sebagai produk berupa cocopeat dan cocofiber yang dapat dijadikan media tanam melalui proses penguraian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kebisingan dan getaran yang dihasilkan oleh mesin pengurai limbah sabut kelapa muda dengan penggerak motor lis…
This research aims to determine the distribution pattern of bulk irrigation systems with various numbers of pipes in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) nurseries. This research was carried out at the Land and Soil and Water Engineering Laboratory, Agricultural Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya. The research implementation time was carried out in Febr…
The aim of this research was to determine the optimal NPK fertilizer dosage for oil palm plants after the dry season and to study the response of oil palm plants in peat swamp land to NPK fertilizer. The study was conducted at the PT. Buyung oil palm plantation in Pulau Negara Village, Pemulutan Barat District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, with the position of 3°11’17”S 104°42’04…
Ultisols have great potential for agricultural cultivation, but have low soil fertility. Cherry tomato is a commercial vegetable crop that requires a balanced nutrient content. Application of Oil Palm Empty Bunch Compost (OPEFB) combined with NPK fertilizer can increase the productivity of Ultisol. This research aims to get the dose that has the best effect on soil Exch-K, soil CEC and cherry t…
This research aims to study oil palm plantation land as a pre-nursery seedbed location and N doses from NPK to help the growth potential of oil palm seedlings under oil palm tree. The research was conducted at the Experimental Garden (3°13'13.7"S 104°38'22.0"E), at an elevation of 25 meters above sea level, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya Campus, Ogan Ilir Regency, Sou…
This research aims was to determined the dosage of nitrogen fertilizer for the recovery of oil palm after drought conditions in dry land. This research was conducted at the Oil Palm Research Plantation (3º13’16”S 104º38’25ºE), Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra from November 2023 to February 2024. The study used a Randomized Block …
Soil quality is the ability of the soil to support its various functions, on soils that have been managed or are still natural. The Soil Quality Index (SQI) is an index calculated based on the value and weight of each soil quality indicator. The chemical properties of the soil are one of the constituents of soil quality. Soil chemicals are linked to the availability of essential nutrients neces…
Indonesia seeks to expand its market share by optimising non-traditional markets and diversifying export products, with South Asia as the focus of non-traditional market expansion. Indonesia chose Bangladesh as a potential country in the region and a trading partner for palm oil (CPO) exports that is being optimised. This research aims to see how Indonesia's economic diplomacy strategy in an ef…
This research aims to analyze the contribution of oil palm farming to the total income and welfare of oil palm farmers in Cengkong Abang Village. The research method used is descriptive quantitative, with data collected through questionnaires and interviews with oil palm farmers. The objectives of this study are: (1) to calculate the income level of oil palm farmers in Cengkong Abang Village, M…
The objectives of this research are (1) To calculate the income of oil palm plasma farmers in Margo Bhakti Village, Mesuji District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency; (2) To calculate the contribution of oil palm farming income to the household income of plasma farmers in Margo Bhakti Village, Mesuji District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency; (3) To analyze the welfare level of plasma farmers based on the…
This study aims to develop the EduSawit application as an Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning medium to support environmentally friendly oil palm cultivation education. The research method uses the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), which includes the conceptualization, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution stages. Functional testing was conducted using Black…
CPO merupakan sebagai salah satu pendorong perekonomian Indonesia dan sebagai pemicu berkembangnya industri hilir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya saing Crude Palm Oil (CPO) Indonesia dengan Malaysia dan Thailand (2012-2021) di pasar Internasional serta kemampuan Indonesia dalam menguasai pasar. Data yang digunakan berupa data sekunder yang diperoleh dari International Trade Cent…
Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi daya saing industri perkebunan kelapa sawit di Pulau Sumatera, dengan fokus pada harga CPO internasional, luas lahan perkebunan, dan nilai tukar. Data panel dari empat provinsi utama penghasil kelapa sawit (Sumatera Utara, Sumatera Selatan, Riau, dan Jambi) periode 2014–2023 dianalisis menggunakan regresi data panel dengan model Fixed…
Penelitian in bertujuan untuk mendapatkan kombinasi dosis pupuk karbon dan pupuk NPK yang terbaik untuk kelapa sawit menghasilkan danmengurangi penggunaan pupuk NPK dengan penambahan pupuk batubara. Penelitian berlangsung dari Juni 2021 sampai Desember 2021. Penelitian in menggunakan Rancangan Ack Klompok (RAK) yang disusun secara faktorial yang terdiri dari dua faktor dan tiga ulangan. Faktor …
The objective of this study was to describe morphology and pathogenicity of Fusarium spp. associated with crown disease on oil palm. The study was conducted in Phytopathology Laboratory and experiment field of Plant Pests and Diseases Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University from January up to October 2008. The study was used six isolates of Fusarium isolated ffom diseased spear…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai status hara N, P, dan K dan merekomendasikan pemupukan N, P, dan K pada areaal kebun plasma kelapa sawit PT. Arta Prigel Desa Muara Cawang Kecamatan Pulau Pinang Kabupaten Lahat. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret 2006 sampai Oktober 2006. Metoda yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode survei semi detil. Survei dilaksanakan pada lahan denga…
The objective of this research is to obtain data and information about physical property of land as the preasant in land of evaluating and assessing its Potential for oil palm.This research used a survey method parted by work wise map 1 : 50000 scale during an area use 400 ha. points of obsevation were determined based on the blocks, where every block is 25 ha and, limited by pass drainage, so …