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EFFECT OF BIOCHAR AND TRICHODERMA HARZIANUM ON THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTION OF MELON PLANTS (Cucumis melo L.) WITH HYDROPONIC SUBSTRATE SYSTEM
Abstract
The melon plant (Cucumis melo L.) has high economic value, so innovation is
needed in its cultivation techniques. This study aims to determine the influence of
biochar and Trichoderma harzianum on the growth and production of melons in the
hydroponic system of the substrate. This study was carried out at the green house
of Taman Idjo Farm, Ponorogo, for three months with a factorial complete random
design (RAL) consisting of two treatment factors, namely the dose of biochar (0 g,
250 g, 500 g, 750 g/kg cocopeat) and the dose of Trichoderma harzianum (0 g, 10
g, 20 g/kg cocopeat). The results showed that the combination of biochar and
Trichoderma harzianum did not have a significant effect on plant height, number
of leaves, stem diameter, and sweetness of melons. However, a dose of 750 g of
biochar and 20 g of Trichoderma harzianum was shown to significantly increase
the weight and diameter of the fruit. The use of biochar and Trichoderma
harzianum can increase melon production, especially in terms of weight and fruit
size.
Publication Details
InstitutionUniversitas Darussalam Gontor
DepartmentAgroteknologi
SubjectsL Education > L Education (General)
Q Science > QK Botany
S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Q Science > QK Botany
S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
KeywordsMelon, Biochar, Trichoderma harzianum.
Item ID7454
Deposited28 Apr 2025 03:49