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Journal JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA)JURNAL AGRONOMI TANAMAN TROPIKA (JUATIKA) Abstract

Ganoderma species significantly threaten oil palm cultivation, leading to substantial plant mortality. To mitigate the impact of Ganoderma, the application of fungicides has been a common practice. However, the prolonged use of these chemical agents poses risks to environmental sustainability. Consequently, there is a pressing need for alternative, eco-friendly solutions, one of which is using liquid smoke derived from empty oil palm bunches (TTKS). This study aims to determine the effective concentration of liquid smoke from empty oil palm bunches in inhibiting the growth of Ganoderma species. The research was conducted at the Integrated Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Pasir Pengaraian University, from November 2023 to January 2024. An experimental methodology was employed, utilizing a completely randomized design (CRD) that included six treatment groups with three replications each. The total phenol content was analyzed using the Folin-Ciocalteau method using the Smart Spectro tool. The growth rate of Ganoderma colonies was measured using a ruler, applying a formula based on the Crueger formula (1984) as referenced in Pulungan (2022). The effectiveness of the inhibitory action was calculated using the formula provided by Rakesh (2013). Data analysis was conducted descriptively, followed by statistical tests of variance (ANOVA). The findings of this study indicate that TTKS liquid smoke contains active compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of Ganoderma species, specifically phenol, at a concentration of 2.12 mg/L. The application of TTKS liquid smoke demonstrated 100% effectiveness in inhibiting the growth of Ganoderma in Treatment G3 at a concentration of 3%, followed by G4 at 4% and G5 at 5%.

Conclusion

The research demonstrates that liquid smoke derived from empty oil palm bunches contains phenol at a concentration of 2.This liquid smoke effectively inhibits the growth of Ganoderma sp., achieving 100% effectiveness at a 3% concentration in Treatment G3.Furthermore, treatments with 4% and 5% concentrations also exhibited complete inhibitory effects.

Future Research

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi senyawa-senyawa spesifik dalam asap cair tempurung kelapa sawit yang bertanggung jawab atas aktivitas antifungalnya, sehingga dapat dimaksimalkan efektivitasnya sebagai agen biokontrol. Selain itu, studi perlu diperluas untuk menguji efektivitas asap cair ini pada berbagai varietas kelapa sawit dan kondisi lingkungan yang berbeda, untuk memastikan penerapan yang optimal di lapangan. Terakhir, penelitian perlu dilakukan untuk mengembangkan formulasi asap cair yang stabil dan mudah diaplikasikan, serta mengkaji potensi sinergi antara asap cair dengan agen biokontrol lainnya, seperti mikroorganisme antagonis, untuk meningkatkan pengendalian penyakit busuk pangkal batang secara berkelanjutan.

References

1. Effectiveness of Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Liquid Smoke Against Stem Base Rot Pathogen Oil Palm Plants in... doi.org/10.36378/juatika.v6i3.3638Effectiveness of Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Liquid Smoke Against Stem Base Rot Pathogen Oil Palm Plants in doi 10 36378 juatika v6i3 3638

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