Penerbit: Department of Soil Science
P-ISSN: 0852-257X
E-ISSN: 2086-6682
DOI: 10.5400
Fakultas Pertanian Umum Arsitektur
Artikel (426)
Improvement of Soil Chemical Properties of Typic Hapludult After Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
Tuberose (Polyanthes tuberosa L.) is a potential flowering plant that will be developed in Jatinangor, West Java, Indonesia. However, the characteristics of Typic Hapludult soil in Jatinangor , i.e. clay texture, acidic pH, and high amount of total-P but low in available-P cause the tuberose difficu...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 3: September 2017; 131-137 | 2017
Allelopathic Inhibition of Nitrifying Bacteria by Legumes
The study aimed at understanding the competitive ability of legumes Vigna radiata L. and Mucuna pruriens with weeds and their effects on the activity of nitrifying bacteria in soils and the contents of organic-N in legumes and weeds. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with thre...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 125-130 | 2017
Improvement of Physical and Chemical Soil Quality of Oil Palm Plantation through Integrated Farming System of Cattle and Oil Palm to Achieve Sustainable Agriculture
The objectives of the research were to compare the quality of physical and chemical characteristics of the soils in the oil palm plantations applied with integrated farming system of cattle and oil palm plantation (IFSCO) and without IFSCO (non-IFSCO), as well as to evaluate the economic benefits of...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 113-123 | 2017
The Effect of Soil Moisture Content and Animal Manure Application on the Growth of Mendong (Fimbristylis globulosa (Retz.) Kunt)
The objective of the research was to study the interaction between soil moisture content and animal manure application on the growth of Mendong (Fimbristylis globulosa (Retz.) Kunt). The experiment was conducted in May until September 2016 in Kampung Lembur Sawah, Kamulyan Village, Manonjaya Subdist...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 107-112 | 2017
Integrated Nutrient Management of an Acid Paddy Soil in Karang Tanjung Village, Padang Ratu, Central Lampung
Balanced fertilization is the key factor to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fertilization.The dosage of inorganic fertilizers applied can be determined based on the nutrient status of P, K and rice productivity. The research aims to improve balance fertilization that combines inorganic f...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 97-106 | 2017
Utilization of Coal Bottom Ash and Cattle Manure as Soil Ameliorant on Acid Soil and Its Effect on Heavy Metal Content in Mustard (Brassica juncea)
Coal bottom ash and cattle manure can be used as soil ameliorant. The application of coal bottom ash and cattle manure can improve the soil chemical properties, such as pH and the amounts of available nutrients in soil. The objective of the study was to understand the effect of coal bottom ash and c...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 87-95 | 2017
The Effect of Paraquat, Difenoconazole, and Butylphenyl Methylcarbamate (BPMC) on CO2 Emissions and Phenolic Acids in Peat Soil
Pesticides are widely used in agriculture, including on peat soil. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of the application of paraquat, difenoconazole, and butylphenyl methylcarbamate (BPMC) on CO2 emissions and concentrations of phenolic acids in a peat soil. Peat soil sample was t...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 77-85 | 2017
Phosphorus Extraction from Soil Constituents Using Bray P-1, Mehlich-1 and Olsen Solutions
The extraction methods using Bray P-1, Mehlich-1, and Olsen solutions are the most frequently used in equilibrium condition to estimate the available P in the soil constituents. However, each method can gives some different values that may not describe the availability of soil P. Therefore, it is ne...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 22 No. 2: May 2017; 67-76 | 2017
Interaction of Paddy Varieties and Compost with Flux of Methane in Tidal Swampland
Varieties and organic materials have a very important role to the flux of methane (CH4) on paddy cultivation, especially on wetlands. Purpose of this research to determine the amount of methane emissions that released from paddy cultivation in acid sulphate soils with the use of different varieties ...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 21 No. 3: September 2016; 179-186 | 2017
Litter and Soil Carbon Stock in Cultivated and Natural Area of Intergrated Forest for Conservation Education of Wan Abdul Rachman Great Forest Park
Intergrated Forest for Conservation Education of Wan Abdul Rachman (IFCE WAR) Great Forest Park is a conservation forest zone which has natural area and cultivated area.  The natural area in Wan Abdul Rachman Great Forest Park consists of secondary forest, whereas the cultivated area consists o...
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL SOILS; Vol. 21 No. 3: September 2016; 171-178 | 2017