The effect of phosphate fertilizer and organic matter on phosphorus status, pH, and cabbage yield in Andisols

Authors

Mahfud Arifin, Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Emma Trinurani Sofyan, Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Anni Yuniarti, Universitas PadjadjaranFollow
Rina Devnita, UnpadFollow

Abstract

Andisols are characterized by high phosphorus (P) retention, which often limits P availability for crops. This study aimed to analyze the independent and interactive effects of P fertilizer and organic matter (i.e. manure and rice straw compost) on P retention, total P, available P, P uptake, soil pH, and cabbage yield. This research was conducted in pot experiments in plastic house, applying P fertilizer (0, 90, 180, 270 kg ha-1) and organic matter (20 kg ha-1 of chicken, sheep, cow manures and rice straw compost) on Andisols planted with cabbage. The experiment used a factorial randomized design. The results showed no significant interaction between P fertilizer and organic matter for all measured parameters. However, individual applications of organic matter, particularly manure, significantly improved P uptake, soil pH0, and cabbage yield, demonstrating its superior effectiveness compared to rice straw compost. Overall, manure application consistently outperformed rice straw compost in enhancing crop growth and P uptake. These findings underscore the importance of proper nutrient management strategies in Andisols to improve P availability and sustain optimal crop productivity

Recommended Citation

Arifin, Mahfud; Sofyan, Emma Trinurani; Yuniarti, Anni; and Devnita, Rina (2025) "The effect of phosphate fertilizer and organic matter on phosphorus status, pH, and cabbage yield in Andisols," Jurnal Kultivasi: Vol. 24: No. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://journal.unpad.ac.id/kultivasi/vol24/iss3/11