The Effectiveness of Organic Fertilizer Concentration on The Growth and Development of Azolla micropylla and Azolla pinnata

Authors

  • selfiaprillian selfi Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Dzaky M. Anas Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Rachmawati Rivanna Citraing Universitas PGRI Semarang
  • Hayat Muhammad Syaipul Graduate School of Universitas PGRI Semarang

Keywords:

Azolla , Concentration, Growth, Organic Fertilizer

Abstract

The effectiveness of organic fertilizer concentration on the growth and development of Azolla micropylla and Azolla pinnata. Azolla plants are a type of fern that contains protein reaching 23-30% and contains complete essential amino acids. This content is suitable for alternative fish feed, animal feed mixture, and green fertilizer. Azolla plant growth is certainly influenced by several factors, one of which is the presence of nutrients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of organic fertilizer concentration on the growth and development of Azolla micropylla and Azolla pinnata. This research uses literature studies on several articles with several stages, namely the selection of articles, analysis of articles, and report writing. The results of this literature study are several concentrations of organic fertilizers that can be used to improve the growth and development of Azolla are chicken manure 100 grams, 50 grams / 10 cc, goat manure 42 grams / 10.5 liters of water, cow manure 42 grams / 10.5 liters of water, a combination of manure and cow each 21 grams / 10.5 liters of water and horse manure combination of chicken manure each 50% grams. Good growth and development for Azolla pinnata using chicken manure 50 grams and 100 grams while for Azolla micropylla can use a combination of cow and goat manure.

 

Author Biographies

Dzaky M. Anas , Universitas PGRI Semarang

Biology Education Study Program

Rachmawati Rivanna Citraing , Universitas PGRI Semarang

Biology Education Study Program

Hayat Muhammad Syaipul, Graduate School of Universitas PGRI Semarang

Science Education Master Degree

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