THE EFFECT OF MANGO LEAF EXTRACT AS A BIOHERBICIDE AGAINST THE GROWTH OF BILLY GOAT WEED (Ageratum conyzoides - Asteraceae )Please Just Try to Submit This Sample Abstract
Abdul Rizal AZ, Pangestu Harist Pratama, Dyah Arbiwati, Lelanti Peni Wirarti

Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta. Soil Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta

Abstract

Billy Goat Weed is an invasive and dangerous weed that causes a decrease in crop yields, so its existence needs to be controlled. Mango leaf extract has the potential as a bioherbicide to control weeds. The purpose of this study is to determine the best concentration of mango leaf extract to control billy goat weed. The study was conducted at the Plant Protection Laboratory and Greenhouse, Faculty of Agriculture, UPN ^Veteran^ Yogyakarta. Completely Randomized Design single factor with nine treatments, namely control (without control), mango leaf extract concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, and 80%. The result showed that the Mango leaf extract has a significant effect in inhibiting weed growth and a concentration of 80% provides the best control compared to other treatments.
Keywords: billy goat weed., Concentration, Mango leaf extract, weeds.

Keywords: Keywords: billy goat weed., Concentration, Mango leaf extract, weeds.

Topic: Agriculture