Imam Hartono Bangun

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara | UMSU · Faculty of Agriculture

Bangun IH, Hanum H, Sabrina T. 2023. Isolation and molecular characterization of potassium-solubilizing bacteria from limestone mountain of Bahorok, Langkat District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 4175-4184. In agricultural practices, ensuring an adequate supply of potassium to plants is crucial for optimal growth and productivity. However, the exch...

In 2021, pak choi production in Indonesia was 727.47 Mg, marking an increase of 8.2% compared to the 2020 production, which was 667.47 Mg. Therefore, there is a clear need for cultivation improvement, particularly through the implementation of organic fertilisers. This study aimed to investigate the impact of liquid organic fertiliser (LOF) derived...

Bangun IH, Ketaren BR, Munar A, Sembiring P, Nurhajijah, Abdi A, Sitorus RS. 2024. Assessment of the dynamic growth and potassium solubilization capability of three novel bacteria. Biodiversitas 25: 177-185. Clay minerals are essential components that play a crucial role in soil cation exchangeable capacity and optimal plant growth. These component...

West Java, known as one of the largest rice producers in Indonesia, boasts considerable agricultural potential waiting to be harnessed. Recognising the significance of sustainable agricultural practices, the adoption of biofertilisers emerges as a promising strategy. This environmentally friendly approach not only offers economic benefits but also...

The percentage of attacks by Spodoptera frugiperda in Indonesia has reached 94% and is still increasing due to the use of chemical pesticides, which might have led some S. frugiperda to develop resistance. This problem must be addressed immediately in order to prevent continued losses for farmers. Moreover, an alternative method to control pests is...

PKM dengan memberi pengetahuan, pelatihan tentang Aplikasi Beras Pecah Kulit untuk meningkatkan sifat fungsional Jamu Beras Kencur. Bahan yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah beras pecah kulit, jahe, kencur, gula, garam, dan air. Permasalahan mitra lebih menyukai beras sosoh daripada beras pecah kulit. sehingga diperlukan pengolahan beras peca...

In Indonesia, mustard plants will increase by 8.2% in 2021, but more than that is needed to meet the community's needs due to a growing population. Pests and fertilization issues hinder the anticipated growth, but the application of sound can serve as an alternative to traditional plant fertilizers, as exposing plants to sound can enhance their gro...

Water conservation as an effort to efficiently use water is the main goal in overcoming drought/water scarcity for agriculture. One solution to overcome this condition is to use the Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD) technique, namely water application to some of the root zones. This study aimed to obtain the effective frequency of watering, the best to...

Suara sebagai faktor lingkungan dapat mempengaruhi kehidupan di alam, baik makro maupun mikro, berbagai suara juga dapat mempengaruhi bentuk kristal air, seperti penelitian seorang ilmuwan dari Jepang Prof. Dr. Masaru Emoto terhadap air. Diketahui bahwa komponen ideal tanah mineral diantaranya terdiri dari 25% air dan 5% kandungan bahan organik, ya...

The use of coriander seeds as acooking spice in a number of food processing is widely found and damage to coriander is known to be cause by Stegobium paneceum (L), which cause a decrease in a decreased fruid weigth, an unattractive fruit shape, and a musty smell, which is a form of decreased fruit weight, qulity and quantity of coriander seeds. Bas...

Urban farming merupakan salah satu solusi dalam menyelesaikan masalah pangan di indonesia dengan pemanfatan lahan kosong agar masyarakat dapat meningkatkan perekonomian rumah tangga. Contoh kasus permasalahan yaitu pada petani padi desa pematang ganjang, ini merupakan masalah penting bagi kelompok tani yang ada di desa pematang ganjang adalah hanya...

The study was to examine the application of sonic bloom and refugia plants to increase growth and yield of mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.). This study used a Factorial Time Series Randomized Block Design (FTSRBD) with 3 replications. The application factor of refugia plants (R) are 3 levels: R0 = control, R1 = Ocimum basilicum, and R2 = Zinnia...

This study aims to determine the various potentials regarding the use of medicinal plants from upstream to downstream which are owned by Indonesia and looking at the potential for the utilization and processing of medicinal plants in other countries. Using the literature study method, it is known that this nature has a lot of biodiversity which has...

Plants need potassium in large quantities. The dissolved potassium concentrations are only 1-2%, meanwhile more than 90% of potassium in the soil is in the form of soluble rock. Potassium solvent bacteria facility in dissolving K. From several studies, potassium solvent bacteria can be found in limestone quarries. One of the limestone mountains in...

Pakchoi (Brassica rapa L.) is vegetable crops in that it has value high nutrition. To keep ensure its productivity, fertilizing is thing to do, such as give organic fertilizers derived from waste. Research aims to understand the influence of the provision of fertilizer bokashi the rind of the fruit of cocoa and liquid organic fertilizers (LOF) the...