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Urea fertilization using controlled-release techniques is an effective way to reduce nitrogen (N) loss. One technique to decelerate N release and enhance fertilization efficiency involves applying Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) via Nano-Coated Urea (NCU) technology. The purpose of this study wa...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 31 No. 1: January 2026 ; 27-33 | 2026
Soil, water, and plants are interrelated elements in agricultural production. An in-depth understanding of the characteristics and interactions of these three aspects is essential in effective agricultural system management. The study aims to examine the relationship between soil’s water-holding c...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 31 No. 1: January 2026 ; 35-43 | 2026
Organic carbon is a key component in the carbon cycle and plays a crucial role in determining soil quality. This research aimed to determine the soil organic carbon content on different slopes and land uses in Candirejo Village, Semin District, Gunungkidul Regency. Fieldwork was conducted using a su...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 31 No. 1: January 2026 ; 17-26 | 2026
Climate change is a global issue largely driven by increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Many studies have focused on reducing CO2 emissions to mitigate its impacts. Volcanic soils are recognized for their high capacity to sequester carbon, second only to deep-sea reservoirs. However, limite...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 31 No. 1: January 2026 ; 1-7 | 2026
Ultisol is a weathered tropical soil order with low fertility status. It is also prone to nutrient leaching processes. Plantation area of PT. Great Giant Pineapple (PT GGP), grown in Ultisol, has been intensively cultivated for decades in rotation with banana and cassava. This study aims to evaluate...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 31 No. 1: January 2026 ; 9-16 | 2026
Global potato production reached approximately 383 million metric tons in 2025, with Indonesia contributing around 1.22 million metric tons (0.32% of global output). However, the sustainability of Indonesia’s potato production is increasingly threatened by soil quality degradation in key grow...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 30 No. 3: September 2025 (in Progress) | 2025
The Berbak Delta in Jambi Province, Indonesia, underwent large-scale peatland reclamation in the 1970s to develop rice fields through a transmigration program. Initially, rice production averaged 3–4 tons/ha but declined to less than 1 ton/ha due to the conversion of peat soils into acid sulf...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 30 No. 3: September 2025 (in Progress) | 2025
AbstractThis study examines the effects of diverse land use and land cover (LULC) types on soil physico-chemical properties and carbon sequestration potential in the northern Madhupur Tract, Bangladesh. Soil samples were collected from seven LULC types – sal forest, social forest, orchard, ba...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 30 No. 3: September 2025 (in Progress) | 2025
Oil palm plantations are a leading sub-sector in Indonesia's agricultural sector which is experiencing rapid growth. Ketapang Regency, as the area with the largest oil palm plantation area in West Kalimantan, has great potential for further development. This study aims to analyze the suitability of ...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 30 No. 3: September 2025 (in Progress); 1 | 2025
This research was conducted to determine the effect of planting media on the growth of Moringa stem cuttings and determine the best planting media for growing Moringa stem cuttings. The research was carried out in July-October 2023. Located on the Wasaka III Student Dormitory grounds, Lambung Mangku...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 30 No. 3: September 2025 (in Progress) | 2025