UJI RESISTENSI TANAMAN BAWANG MERAH TERHADAP SERANGAN HAMA (Spodoptera exigua Hubn.) DENGAN BERBAGAI METODE PEMBERIAN NANO ABU SEKAM PADI
Abstract
Shallot is susceptible crop to Spodoptera exigua causing crop failure by 45% to
57% for low attacks and severe attacks can cause crop failure up to 100%. One
method that can improve plant resistance is to use silica nutrients sourced from
nano rice husk ash. The aims of this study was to determine the method of applying
nano husk ash fertilizer on shallot to increas the growth, yield, and resistance of
red onion plant from Spodoptera exigua. The research conducted used a single
factor experiment arranged in completely randomized design with several types
fertilizer application method. The treatments that is control, placement, foliar
application,and seed coating with tri replication. Variables ware observed
characteristics of nano rice husk ash, plant resistance, plant growth and plant yield
. The data were analyzed by using analysis of variance at a= 5%. The results
showed that shallot which are given nano rice husk ash are more resistant to
Spodoptera exigua attack when compared to the control shown on the parameters
of crop damage and pest mortality. Furthermore, the foliar method is the most
effective treatment to increase the growth and yield of shallot plants affected by
Spodoptera exigua.