Vegetative phase of pepper plants in combination of compost and biochar with addition of mycorrhizae
Harsani1*, Ruslan1, Iradhatullah Rahim1, Rasbawati2

1 Faculty of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Muhammadiyah University of Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
2Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Muhammadiyah University of Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. Plant growth is strongly influenced by the availability of nutrients in the soil. One of the factors that influence the availability of nutrients in the soil is the availability of soil organic matter. Soil nutrient content such as C-organic, available nutrients, and the amount of soil microorganism diversity are indicators of soil fertility. This research was arranged using a completely randomized design. Data were collected directly in the field and also observations in the laboratory. The purpose of this study was to determine the response of pepper plant growth to the vegetative phase with the application of compost-biochar-mycorrhizae. The results of this study indicate that the best response is shown in the combination application treatment of compost, biachar with the addition of mycorrhizal fungi.

Keywords: compost, biochar, mycorrhizal, pepper, fertility

Topic: Crop Production and Environment