The Growth Performance of Dwarf Banana Cavendis from SE Sulawesi Under Natural Shading
Muhidin, Andi Nurmas, Gusti Ray Sadimantara, Sitti Leomo, Dewi Nurhayati Yusuf and Gusti Ayu Kade Sutariati

Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University

Abstract

In Indonesia, bananas are an important crop, and demand tends to increase. On the other hand, due to limited land availability, production capacity is limited. The growth of banana as an interplanting plant under the estate forestry plant was the promising solution. The study aimed to identify the tolerant banana cultivar under natural shading. The research was carried out in a field experiment conducted by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Halu Oleo. The study used a randomized block design (RBD) with shade treatment consisting of 3 levels, namely n1=shade level < 25 %, n2=shade level 25-50 % and n3 = shade level 50-75 %. In vegetative growth, the parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, length of leaves and width of leaves. It concluded that reduced light under natural shading has an important impact on the growth of bananas.

Keywords: Natural Shading, low light intensity, banana cavendish, shading effect, tolerant,

Topic: Crop Production and Environment