Penentuan Nilai Electric Conductivity Index (Eci) Tanah Menggunakan Alat Ecimeter Sederhana, Studi Kasus-Kelurahan Lambuang Bukik, Padang

Diana Pebriani Daulay, Melvi Viyona, Muhammad Iqbal Abdi Lubis, Husniati Marni, Muhammad Makky, Latifa Aini, Nur Hasnah AR

Abstract


The nature, elements, and characteristics of soil play a crucial role in determining its capacity to enhance plant productivity. Consequently, each type of soil exhibits distinct properties, elements, and characteristics. Many individuals utilize the soil's electrical conductivity (EC) value as an indicator to assess soil fertility in agricultural areas. The assessment of soil fertility based on the EC value serves as a parameter for evaluating the condition of agricultural land, exemplifying one of its applications in precision agriculture. The mapping of soil EC values proves instrumental in minimizing the expenses associated with sample testing and laboratory analyses during the examination of agricultural land. The electrical conductivity of soil arises due to the presence of free salt content within the soil's water content and exchangeable ion content located on the surface of solid soil particles.This study aims to ascertain and forecast plant water requirements and suitable plant types based on Electric Conductivity Index (ECi) values obtained from a case study in Lambuang Bukik Village, Kuranji District, Padang, West Sumatra. The research employed experimental methods, involving various stages such as designing a straightforward soil Electric Conductivity Index measuring instrument. The findings revealed that the ECi values on this particular land ranged from 1.44115 to 3.58351 mS/cm. Analyzing the ECi range values for the Lambuang Bukik Village in Kuranji Padang District, West Sumatra, identified potential crops suitable for cultivation on this land, including rice, peanuts, corn, cabbage, spinach, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, and horseradish. Furthermore, the ECi value serves as a determinant for assessing the production potential of the identified crops.The nature, elements, and characteristics of soil play a crucial role in determining its capacity to enhance plant productivity. Consequently, each type of soil exhibits distinct properties, elements, and characteristics. Many individuals utilize the soil's electrical conductivity (EC) value as an indicator to assess soil fertility in agricultural areas. The assessment of soil fertility based on the EC value serves as a parameter for evaluating the condition of agricultural land, exemplifying one of its applications in precision agriculture. The mapping of soil EC values proves instrumental in minimizing the expenses associated with sample testing and laboratory analyses during the examination of agricultural land. The electrical conductivity of soil arises due to the presence of free salt content within the soil's water content and exchangeable ion content located on the surface of solid soil particles.This study aims to ascertain and forecast plant water requirements and suitable plant types based on Electric Conductivity Index (ECi) values obtained from a case study in Lambuang Bukik Village, Kuranji District, Padang, West Sumatra. The research employed experimental methods, involving various stages such as designing a straightforward soil Electric Conductivity Index measuring instrument. The findings revealed that the ECi values on this particular land ranged from 1.44115 to 3.58351 mS/cm. Analyzing the ECi range values for the Lambuang Bukik Village in Kuranji Padang District, West Sumatra, identified potential crops suitable for cultivation on this land, including rice, peanuts, corn, cabbage, spinach, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, and horseradish. Furthermore, the ECi value serves as a determinant for assessing the production potential of the identified crops.

Keywords


Electric Conductivity (EC); Electric Conductivity Index (ECi); Soil;

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