Citation
Zelnor A.S., . and Yusuf N.A., . and Abdullah R., . (2021) The effects of organic materials on growth of Boesenbergia rotunda. Food Research (Malaysia), 5 (S3). pp. 101-108. ISSN 2550-2166
Abstract
Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. commonly known as temu kunci is a perennial herb which is botanically described as a small herbaceous plant. Temu kunci has a short, fleshy or slender rhizome shape. The rhizomes of B. rotunda have been widely used as spices due to their aromatic flavour, which promotes appetite. This herbal plant is also used as flavouring agents, dyes and traditional medicine to cure various kinds of illnesses. Organic materials have been widely used in agriculture development to improve soil quality, increase crop yield, and plant growth performance, and reduce chemical fertilizer usage. The adverse impact of excessive use of chemical fertilizers in conventional agricultural practices is well documented. A field study was conducted to identify the effects of organic materials on the growth of B. rotunda. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used which involve seven treatments and four replication including control, chemical fertilizer alone, and 10% additional materials in 5 kg of soil. The organic materials used in this study are biochar, vermicompost, food waste compost, empty fruit bunch compost and lignohumate. In this study, the vermicompost gave a significant increase and highest reading of plant height, number of leaves, rhizome and finger roots fresh and dry weight compared to other treatments. In conclusion, organic materials can give positive effects on the growth of B. rotunda and at the same time can reduce the dependencies on chemical fertilizer.
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Abstract
Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. commonly known as temu kunci is a perennial herb which is botanically described as a small herbaceous plant. Temu kunci has a short, fleshy or slender rhizome shape. The rhizomes of B. rotunda have been widely used as spices due to their aromatic flavour, which promotes appetite. This herbal plant is also used as flavouring agents, dyes and traditional medicine to cure various kinds of illnesses. Organic materials have been widely used in agriculture development to improve soil quality, increase crop yield, and plant growth performance, and reduce chemical fertilizer usage. The adverse impact of excessive use of chemical fertilizers in conventional agricultural practices is well documented. A field study was conducted to identify the effects of organic materials on the growth of B. rotunda. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used which involve seven treatments and four replication including control, chemical fertilizer alone, and 10% additional materials in 5 kg of soil. The organic materials used in this study are biochar, vermicompost, food waste compost, empty fruit bunch compost and lignohumate. In this study, the vermicompost gave a significant increase and highest reading of plant height, number of leaves, rhizome and finger roots fresh and dry weight compared to other treatments. In conclusion, organic materials can give positive effects on the growth of B. rotunda and at the same time can reduce the dependencies on chemical fertilizer.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | 2nd International Plantation Conference (IPC2021) |
| AGROVOC Term: | herbs (herbaceous plants) |
| AGROVOC Term: | rhizomes |
| AGROVOC Term: | plant growth |
| AGROVOC Term: | soil improvement |
| AGROVOC Term: | vermicomposts |
| AGROVOC Term: | biochar |
| AGROVOC Term: | crop yield |
| AGROVOC Term: | plant height |
| AGROVOC Term: | dry weight |
| AGROVOC Term: | traditional medicines |
| Geographical Term: | Malaysia |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2026 03:30 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2026 03:30 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3323 |
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