APPLICATION OF MYCORRHIZA BIOFERTILIZER AND BIO-AMELIORANTS IN IMPROVING GROWTH OF TOMATO UNDER WATER SATURATION

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https://doi.org/10.32404/rean.v13i1.10024

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Dry matter , Rice husk, Solanum lycopersicum, Tropical wetland, Waterlogging

Abstract

The transition period in tropical riparian wetland areas involves alternating drought and flooding. During this period, the land can be used for vegetable cultivation, such as tomato, but unpredictable rhizosphere water saturation often induces transient anaerobic conditions that limit root function and nutrient uptake. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the growth of tomato plants in tropical riparian wetland areas using mycorrhizal biofertilizers and bio-ameliorants at various levels of water-saturated rhizosphere. A factorial design was used with 2 factors, namely levels of water-saturated rhizosphere as well as the doses of mycorrhizal biofertilizers and bio-ameliorants. The results showed that tomato plants exposed to water saturation experienced more favourable growth when treated with 15 g of mycorrhizal biofertilizers per plant, 120 g of goat manure, and 80 g of rice husk charcoal per plant. The impact of the treatment on tomato plant growth was observed for 4 days after stress and 2 weeks after recovery. Increases were observed in plant height (approximately 30–40%), leaf number (60–70%), and root length (30–35%) compared to the control. The effect of a water-saturated rhizosphere was reflected in the reduction in dry matter accumulation of all plant organs. Meanwhile, the application of biofertilizers and bio-ameliorants under water-saturated conditions increased total dry matter relative to untreated plants. The results showed that tomato cultivation in tropical conditions was optimally supported under field capacity, and to a lesser extent in partial waterlogging. This was achieved by the combined application of 15 g plant-1 mycorrhizal biofertilizer and 200 g plant-1 bio-ameliorant, which resulted in the greatest improvements in growth and biomass.

Author Biographies

  • Erna Siaga, Universitas Sriwijaya

    Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia.

  • Mei Meihana, Stiper Sriwigama

    Stiper Sriwigama, South Sumatera, Indonesia. 

  • Santa Maria Lumbantoruan, Universitas Sriwijaya

    Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia. 

  • Mulyadi, Universitas Sriwijaya

    Universitas Sriwijaya, South Sumatera, Indonesia. 

  • Dheo Rimbano, Universitas Bina Insan

    Universitas Bina Insan, South Sumatera, Indonesia.

  • Kartika, National Research and Innovation Agency

    National Research and Innovation Agency, West Java, Indonesia.

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APPLICATION OF MYCORRHIZA BIOFERTILIZER AND BIO-AMELIORANTS IN IMPROVING GROWTH OF TOMATO UNDER WATER SATURATION. (2026). REVISTA DE AGRICULTURA NEOTROPICAL, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.32404/rean.v13i1.10024