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Item Aplikasi Komposisi Pupuk Pada Padi (Oryza Sativa L) Ir 42 Dan Sanapi Dengan Sistem Sri Pada Tanah Pasang Surut Kecamatan Kuala Cenaku Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu(2013-04-27) Irawan, Adi Bambang; Armaini; WardatiThis study uses The split plot consisted of 2 varieties (IR 42 and Sanapi) as main plots and 3 fertilizer composition K1 = 3 ton kompos, 100 % (200 kg Urea, 150 kg TSP dan 100 Kg KCl) pupuk anorganik dan 2 ton dolomit/ha K2 = 6 ton kompos, 75 % (150 kg Urea, 112,5 kg TSP dan 75 Kg KCl) pupuk anorganik dan 4 ton dolomit/ha K3 = 9 ton kompos, 50 % (100 kg Urea, 75 kg TSP dan 50 Kg KCl) pupuk anorganik dan 6 ton dolomit/ha as subplot on 3 replications. The number of experimental unit is 18. The results of analysis of variance was tested further by DNMRT at the level of 5%. The results showed that of the composition of the fertilizer increase the growth and production of crops on varieties IR 42 and Sanapi. The growth and production of varieties IR 42 out better than Sanapi that looks at : plant height, panicle length, panicle branch length, number of grains panicle, number panicle pithy grain, 1000 grain weight and production clump. On the variety IR 42, composition of fertilizer not show the real diversification which is visible from the parameters : the total number of tillers, number of productive tillers, flowering plant age, the amount of grain panicle, panicle pithy amount of grain and production clump. Just like with the varieties Sanapi parameters indicated by : the number of productive tillers, panicle length, panicle branch length, number of grains and production clump.Item THE EFFECT OF CELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS AND WATER ON THE GROWTH OF SEEDING OIL PALM (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) AT PRE-NURSERY IN PEAT SOILS(2014-01-29) Gusmawartati; WardatiOne effort to get a good oil palm seeding and quality is through the nursery, where the soil as the growing medium should be able to provide optimal nutrients for seeding growth. Land that is still stretching and enough potential to be developed into plantation land is peat land. One of the alternatives in the utilization of peat land is to utilize the soil microorganisms which cellulolitic microorganisms is one type of soil microorganisms that play a role in the reform process of organic materials through enzymatic hydrolysis with cellulase enzymes as catalysts. The research was conducted at an area with peat soil as growth media was taken from desa Rimbo Panjang Kab. Kampar Province of Riau by Factorial Completely Randomized Design with three replication. The first factor consist of: 0, 10, 20 and 30 (ml/polybag) of cellulolytic mikrorganism. The second factor consist of: 2, 3 and 4 (times/day) watering.. The parameters observed were plant height, leaf number, and wrap bulbs. The results showed that the ideal number of leaves occurred on providing MOS 10 ml/polybag with watering 3x a day, and the best stump diameter on treatment provision MOS 20 ml/polybag with watering 3x a day.Item Evaluasi Daya Gabung dan Heterosis Hibrida Hasil Persilangan Half Diallel Lima Genotipe Cabai (Capsicum annum L.) di Lahan Gambut(2015-03-31) Armaini; Deviona; WardatiDalam rangka perakitan varietas baru dilakukan hibridisasi lima genotype secara half diallel yang berguna untuk mengintrogesikan gen pengendali sifat toleransi ke tetua unggul. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan daya gabung umum dan daya gabung khusus hibrida di lahan gambut. Penelitian dilakukan secara eksperimen dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok terdiri dari 15 genotipe hasil persilangan half diallel 5 tetua cabai dengan 3 ulangan. Karakter yang diamati adalah parameter kuantitatif yaitu tinggi tanaman, tinggi dikotomus, diameter batang, lebar tajuk, umur berbunga, umur panen, panjang buah, diameter buah, bobot per buah dan bobot buah per tanaman. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan ANOVA, karakter genotype F1 yang berpengaruh nyata dianalisis lanjut dengan Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) taraf 5 %. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis daya gabung umum (DGU) dan daya gabung khusus (DGK). Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa genotype C5 memiliki nilai daya gabung umum terbaik untuk karakter diameter batang, diameter buah, bobot per buah dan bobot buah pertanaman, genotype C159 memiliki nilai daya gabung umum terbaik pada karakter tinggi tanaman, tinggi dikotomus dan lebar tajuk dan genotype C 120 memiliki nilai daya gabung umum terbaik untuk karakter panjang buah. Kombinasi persilangan yang memiliki nilai daya gabung khusus tinggi untuk karakter hasil adalah genotype C5 X C120.Item Indikator Penilaian Lahan Spesifik untuk Analisis Kualitas Gambut di Bawah Tegakan Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit di Provinsi Riau(2012-10-24) Nasrul, Besri; Idwar; Maryani, Anis Tatik; WardatiPerkebunan kelapa sawit yang diusahakan pada lahan gambut di Provinsi Riau telah menimbulkan banyak perubahan kualitas tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui tingkat perubahan kualitas gambut dan membangun indikator penilaian gambut spesifik di bawah tegakan kelapa sawit di Provinsi Riau sehingga dapat digunakan secara tepat dan akurat untuk memonitor kualitas gambut. Sifat-sifat gambut yang dijadikan indikator adalah fisika (berat isi, bearing capacity, kadar air, ketebalan, kematangan gambut, subsidence, substratum, permiabilitas, muka air); kimia (salinitas, redoks, pH, C-organik, N-total, P2O5, basa-basa, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, kadar abu dan serat); biologi (total populasi mikroorganisme, respirasi, C-mix). Penelitian tahun pertama dilakukan di Bengkalis dan Siak (kawasan SM Giam Siak Kecil dan sekitarnya) dengan tahapan pembuatan peta satuan lahan; analisis sifat-sifat gambut dan perkebunan kelapa sawit swasta, negara, rakyat; dan analisis statistika untuk membangung indikator penilaian tentatif. Pada tahun kedua, dilakukan pengujian dengan perkebunan kelapa sawit yang sejenis di luar daerah penelitian (Indragiri Hilir, Pelalawan, dan Rokan Hilir). Pengujian indikator dimaksudkan untuk mengetahui sampai seberapa jauh indikator tentatif dapat memprediksi tingkat kualitas tanah gambut. Hasil pengujian tahap ini mengindikasikan bahwa indikator yang telah didapatkan betul-betul spesifik untuk memonitor perkebunan kelapa sawit yang diusahakan pada lahan gambut di Provinsi Riau.Kelas kesesuaian lahan yang terbentuk pada LUT usahatani perkebunan kelapa sawit di daerah penelitian dapat mencerminkan tingkat produksi sekaligus BCRnya, dan semua usahatani perkebunan menunjukkan nilai BCR lebih besar dari satu. Dengan investasi yang lebih besar pada input pupuk, maka perusahaan perkebunan memperoleh manfaat yang lebih besar dibanding perkebunan plasma atau rakyat. Kriteria kesesuaian produksi (kg tandan buah segar/ha/th) dan BCR untuk sistem usahatani perkebunan kelapa sawit disusun atas empat kelas: I (16.932,20-18.778,76 dan 3,43-3,59); II (16.392,20-16.932,20 dan 2,97-3,43); III (14.458,34-16.392,20 dan 2,27- 2,97); IV (8.400,00-14.458,34 dan 2,02-2,27) dengan kematangan, drainase tanah, KB, dan K-dd sebagai karakteristik lahan penentu. Kriteria kesesuaian produksi dan BCR tersebut layak digunakan untuk evaluasi kesesuaian sistem usahatani perkebunan kelapa sawit di Kabupaten Siak, Bengkalis, Rokan Hilir, dan daerah sekitarnya.Item Makrofauna Tanah Pada Ultisol Di Bawah Tegakan Berbagai Umur Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)(2013-07-17) Putra, Muhammad; Wawan; WardatiThe purpose of this research is to identify the soil macrofauna, calculate the density of population and determine the potential soil macrofauna for Biotillage. The research was conducted by survey method. The results of the research showed that the soil macrofauna identified on the oil palm circle is the kind of Hymenoptera (ants), Olighochaeta (earthworms), Coleoptera (beetles land), Dermaptera (cecopet), Araneida (spiders), Chilopoda (centipedes), Orthoptera (dog the ground), Strepsiptera (flea dirt) and Blattodea (cockroaches ground). While the soil macrofauna identified on oil palm die path is the kind of Hymenoptera (ants), Olighochaeta (earthworms), Coleoptera (beetles land), Dermaptera (cecopet), Araneida (spiders), Chilopoda (centipedes), Strepsiptera (ticks), Isoptera (termites) and Scorpiones (scorpions). The increasing age of the oil palm obtains decrease in soil macrofauna species, increase in the number of soil macrofauna, increase in the number of all kinds of population density soil macrofauna and the stability relative of the soil macrofauna relative density identified on the oil palm circle and on oil palm die path and led to the correlation caused the soil density level decreased of Ultisols. While the potential soil macrofauna for Biotillage in this research is the kind of Hymenoptera (ants) and Olighochaeta (earthworms).Item MICROORGANISM CELLULOLYTIC TEST TOWARDS DECOMPOSITION SOIL PEAT AND PRODUCTION OF CHILI RED CURLS (Capsicum annum L.) PLANTS AFTER SOYBEAN(2014-01-29) Gusmawartati; WardatiThis research is a continuation of early phase research on the granting of some cellulolytic microorganisms in peatlands in increasing the production of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill). Plant indicators used in this study is the pepper plant (Capsicum annuum L.), The purpose of this study was to see whether still active or not it microorganisms cellulolytic given in the previous crop in the decomposition peat, as well as see the effect on production of chili after the soybean crop. The research was conducted at the Field Laboratory of the Faculty of peatland agriculture Riau University, Rimbo Panjang Village, Kampar Distric. This research was carried out experimentally using Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and followed by a further test DNMRT the level 5%. The results showed that cellulolytic microorganisms in pepper in peat soil after the soybean crop is still active in decompose organic matter peat, where happened a decline in N total , organic C, and ratio C/N. For available P tended to decrease, and K available are increases, and soil pH tends to increase. Effects cellulolytic microorganisms in peat soils in pepper after soybean plants can accelerate appears flowers, the fruit amount of per plant, fruit weight per plant and fruit weight per plotItem Pengaruh Pemberian Kapur Dan Bahan Organik Pada Tanah Dystrudepts Dari Areal Kelapa Sawit Terhadap Perkembangan Cacing Tanah (Pontoscolex corethrurus)(2013-01-28) Arzon; Wardati; WawanDystrudepts soil has a low of pH and organic matter, it is not eligible for the live of earthworms. It is necessary to give lime and organic matter into the soil by Calopogonium Sp and Asystasia gangetica. This study aims to determine the effect of lime, organic matter and their interactions, and the best treatment on the earthworms live on Dystrudepts soil from palm oil area. Experimental study was conducted using a factorial completely randomized design with two factors treatments and 3 replications. The first factor is the limes with level 0, 10, 20, 30 g/pot and the second factor is the organic matter 50 g/pot Calopogonium Sp and 50 g/pot Asystasia gangetica. The giving of lime increased the amount of juvenile earthworms, amount of cocons and amount of earthworms weight. The interaction between lime and organic matter can increase the amount of juvenile earthworms, amount of cocons and amount of earthworms weight on the treatment with 30 g/pot of lime and 50 g/pot of Calopogonium Sp, but did not increase the amount of adult earthworms. The best treatment for the earthworms live with lime 30 g/pot and 50 g/pot of Calopogonium Sp.Item Pertumbuhan Bibit Sawit (Elaeis Guineensis. Jacq) Di Main Nursery Pada Beberapa Medium Tumbuh Dan Pupuk Organik(2015-08-04) Armaini; Manurung, Gulat Medali Emas; WardatiKombinasi gambut dengan tanah PMK sebagai medium pembibitan sawit diprediksi dapat saling memperbaiki kedua jenis karakteristik tanah tersebut terutama sifat fisik tanah, sehingga layak dan berpotensi baik untuk digunakan sebagai medium pembibitan. Kedua jenis tanah tersebut bermasalah dalam hal kandungan dan ketersediaan hara, maka perlu penambahan pupuk organik untuk memperbaiki karakter kimianya. Metode penelitian Faktorial dalam Rancangan acak lengkap (RAL), dengan perlakuan kombinasi 3 medium (Gambut, PMK, PMK :Gambut 1;1) dan 4 jenis pupuk organik (tanpa pupuk, pupu kandang ayam, sludge dan pupuk organik cair). Parameter yang diamati adalah tinggi tanaman, jumlah pelepah daun,diameter bonggol, volume akar, berat basah bibit dan pengamatan dilanjutkan dengan melihat efek sisa pemberian pupuk organik terhadap pertumbuhan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perbedaan medium tidak berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan, pemberian pupuk organik cair (POC) menunjukan pertumbuhan bibit yang lebih baik dan kombinasi perlakuan medium campuran gambut dengan PMK yang diberi POC menunjukan perlakuanterbaik. Efek sisa pupuk organik terbaik adalah pemberian PCO pada medium gambut dan PMK. Disarankan menggunakan gabungan ganbut dan PMK dengan penambahan PCO sebagaip upuk organik.Item Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanamanselada (lactuca sativa l.) Dengan Pemberian Kompos Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit(2013-07-30) Yurlis, Andi; Wardati; RosmimiThis study aims to look at the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa. L) with the administration of multiple doses of composts empty fruit bunches of oil palm. The research was done experimentally by usingcompletely randomized design, which consists of 5 treatments. Each treatment was repeated 4 times to obtain 20 units of the experiment, one experimental plot contained 25 plants, as well as samples taken 4 plants. The results showed that administration of compost TKKS significant effect on all parameters except leaf width. TKKS composting showed significantly different results or the effect of the parameters of plant height, leaf number, root volume, and plant fresh weight. TKKS composting at treatment doses of 1.5 kg / plot gives the best results for all of the parameters that increase plant height, leaf number, leaf width, root volume and fresh weight of lettuce plants. Observations on leaf width parameters showed different results is not real, it is influenced by the spacing is less efficient, so berdanpak the amount of solar radiation absorbed by plants, plant spacing also affects the initial growth phase, determining leaf width sufficient to absorb maximum sunlight .Item Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan Hutan Alam Menjadi Hutan Tanaman Industri (Hti) Acacia crassicarpa Terhadap Beberapa Sifat Kimia Tanah Gambut(2013-07-31) Khotimah, Khusnul; Wawan; WardatiThe increasing of material timber industrial will lead to extension of plantation forest area in peat soil. In natural peat land forest, condition of soil is always reductive and moist, soil reaction (pH) is very acid and content of nutrient N, P, K, Ca, Mg, K, Na is very low. Some activity in plantation forest will changes some chemical properties in peat soil. The purpose of this research was to know lands use change from natural forest to plantation forest Acacia crassicarpa on some chemical properties in peat soil. Method in this research was survey, with purposive sampling. Data was analysed by descriptive and graphics model. The parameters were pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, total phosphor and base cations K, Ca, Mg, Na. The result of research show that land use change from natural forest to plantation forest Acacia crassicarpa will increasing some chemical properties in peat soil. The longer time of land use change will increasing some chemical properties in peat soil. The increasing is fluctuative, as pH, total nitrogen, total phosphor, and base cations K, Ca, Mg, Na, whereas for organic carbon increase is linierly.Item Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan Hutan Alam Menjadi Hutan Tanaman Industri (Hti) Acacia crassicarpa Terhadap Beberapa Sifat Kimia Tanah Gambut(2013-07-17) Khotimah, Khusnul; Wawan; WardatiThe increasing of material timber industrial will lead to extension of plantation forest area in peat soil. In natural peat land forest, condition of soil is always reductive and moist, soil reaction (pH) is very acid and content of nutrient N, P, K, Ca, Mg, K, Na is very low. Some activity in plantation forest will changes some chemical properties in peat soil. The purpose of this research was to know lands use change from natural forest to plantation forest Acacia crassicarpa on some chemical properties in peat soil. Method in this research was survey, with purposive sampling. Data was analysed by descriptive and graphics model. The parameters were pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, total phosphor and base cations K, Ca, Mg, Na. The result of research show that land use change from natural forest to plantation forest Acacia crassicarpa will increasing some chemical properties in peat soil. The longer time of land use change will increasing some chemical properties in peat soil. The increasing is fluctuative, as pH, total nitrogen, total phosphor, and base cations K, Ca, Mg, Na, whereas for organic carbon increase is linierly.Item PRESENTED OF SELULOLYTIC MICROORGANISM AND THE NPK FERTILIZER TO INCREASE PRODUCTION OF ONION IN THE PEAT SOIL(2014-01-29) Gusmawartati; Wardati; SampoernoThe goal of this research is to know the effectiveness of Usage of the selulolytic microorganism and the anorganic fertilizer to increase the growth and production onion (Allium ascalonicum L) that planted in the peat soil. The research is held in the Peat soil on the Experimental statioan of Agriculture Faculty of Riau University , use the Block Random Design with three replication. The treatment that is given consist of two factors, the fisrt is usage of selulolytic microorganism (0 ml/plot, 10 ml/plot, 20 ml/plot) and the second is usage of NPK fertilizer (1, ½,1/3 recommanded dosage). The Parameter that studied is dry weight of plant 55 days after planted, the rapid of relative growth, the number of clove and the weight of wet tuber per plot. Data of the research will be analyze statistically and by analysist of variance and advanced test with DNMRT 5%. The result of this research showed that interaction between selulolytic moicroorganism and the NPK fertilizer increase the dry weight of plant 55 days after planted. Usage only selulolytic microorganism increase dry weight of plant 55 days after planted and the weight of wet tuber per plot whereas usage some dosages of the NPK fertilizer increase the dry weight of plant 55 days after planted and the rapid of relative growth, the best of usage of selulolytic microorganism is 10 ml/plot and the best of dosage of urea, TSP and KCL is 1/3 recommanded dosage that is 12,5 g urea/plot, 7,5 g TSP/plot dan 5 g KCl/plotItem Respon Dan Efisiensi Penggunaan Pupuk Fosfat (P) Oleh Berbagai Kultivar Kedelai (Glycine max L. merril)(2013-07-06) Dly, M. Syahlan; Idwar; WardatiSoybean is one of the strategic crops other than rice, but in terms of increased soybean production is still difficult to be pursued. Lower soybean production is inseparable from the land factor. Several factors that affect the availability of P in the soil, including soil type, soil pH and inundation. Department of Agriculture estimates that each year continues to increase soy consumption, so it is a challenge for the government to increase soybean production. This study was conducted at the Experimental Faculty of Agriculture, University of Riau, from June to October 2009. This study uses a randomized block design (RBD) with 2 factors and 3 replications. The first factor is 6 soybean cultivars, namely: Slamet, kipas putih, Malabar, 14 DD, 19 BE, 25 EC. The second factor is the phosphate fertilizer dosing with 2 levels ie P0: Without giving P2O5 and P1: 25 kg P2O5 per ha. Parameters observed in this study is the degree of P, P uptake efficiency, seed production per plot, the efficiency of seed production, plant height, number of pods cropping, percentage pithy pods, number of seed planting, a dry weight of 100 seeds and harvest index. Soybean production efficiency found in cultivars of white and 19 BE kipas putih cultivars slamet, malabar, 14 DD and 25 EC without fertilized seed yield optimal production efficiency. Optimal P uptake efficiency resulting cultivars malabar, 14 DD, 19 BE and 25 EC and kipas putih cultivars and P uptake efficiency slamet cultivar relatively high when no fertilizer P. Soybean production efficiency and optimum efficiency of P uptake without fertilizer, it is presumably because P available in soil research in sufficient quantities.Item RESPONS OF GROWTH OF OIL PALM SEED ON PEAT SOIL WICH IS GAVE CELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISM(2014-01-29) Gusmawartati; WardatiOil palm is the one of several annual crops that be a great contributor for Indonesian’s income but petroleum and gas. The brightly prospect of oil palm commodity has made Indonesian government to accelerate estate area development of oil palm. This research is aimed to know the application of cellulolytic microorganism on peat soil to enhance the growth of oil palm seed. This research was conducted in people’s land where peat soil as growth media was taken from desa Rimbo Panjang Kab. Kampar Province of Riau with several dosages of cellulolytic microorganism (CM) wich consist of: 0, 10, 20 and30 mL/polybag treatment by completely randomized design with 3 replication. Parameter that was studied include tall of seed (cm), number of leaf and stem around (cm). Analysis of tissue of plant include: plant nutrient N, P and K. Data of study was analyzed statistically used Analysis of Variance and was continued to Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT) on level 5%. The results showed that application of 20 mL/polybag of cellulolytic microorganism gave the best growth to oil palm seed, is equal to standard that is recommended by the central oil palm research of Indonesia.Item RESPONSE OF GROWTH OF OIL PALM SEED ON PEAT SOIL WICH IS GAVE CELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISM AND LOW DOSAGE INORGANIC FERTILIZER(2014-01-29) Gusmawartati; WardatiOil palm is the one of several annual crops that be a great contributor for Indonesian’s income but petroleum and gas. The brightly prospect of oil palm commodity has made Indonesian government to accelerate estate area development of oil palm. This research aimed to know inreraction between cellulolytic microorganism with low dosage inorganic fertilizer to enhance the growth of oil palm seed in main-nursery. The research was conducted in people’s land where is peat soil as growth media was taken from desa Rimbo Panjang Kab. Kampar Province of Riau by Factorial Completely Randomized Design with 3 replication. The treatment consist of two factors, the fisrt is usage of selulolytic microorganism (0 and 20 mL/polybag) and the second is usage of inorganic fertilizer (½,1/3 and ¼ recommanded dosage). Parameter that was studied include tall added of seed (cm), number added of leaf and stem around added (cm). Data was analyzed statistically with Analysis of Variance and continued to Least Significant Different Test on 5% of level. The result of this research showed that interaction between selulolytic microorganism and low dosage inorganic fertilizer affected significantly to enhance tall added of seed, and number added of leaf.Item SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGICAL STUDY OF PADDY LOCATION FOR ALTERED FUNCTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND TO PALM OIL PLANTATION IN TYPE B TIDAL LAND IN KUALA CENAKU(2014-02-14) Armaini; Wardati; Sofjan, JurnawatyThe low production rice field paddy which is planted by palm oil trees (Elaies guannensis. Jaq) on Kuala Cenaku tidal land, were caused by difficulty in irrigation system, limited exposure to sun light and degradation of soil after reclamation. The planting of IR 42 and Senapi with SRI method using 3 combinations of fertilizer on full exposure and half exposure (50%) to sun lights was hoped to be the solution of these problems. The rnethod of this study was split plot design with the primary plot is variety, and fertilizer as secondary plot. The best soil quality improvement was from K3. lR 42 variety is better than Senapi for its growing and production in condition full and half exposure to sun light.There was decreasing in productlon of IR 42 for 32 % and decreasing in weight of IR 42 for 1000 seeds as much 12 %, while Senapi 31 % and 24 % respectively, both in half exposure area to sunlight. In order to get optimal procluction of paddy (Oryza Sativa. L), it is recommended not to do intercropping between palm oil tree and paddy unless it needs to investigate a tolerable variety if intercropping keeps done.Item Uji Kompatibilitas Beberapa Strain Unggul Mikroorganisme Selulolitik dalam Meningkatkan Kesuburan Tanah, Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Cabai Merah yang Ditanam Di Lahan Gambut.(2013-01-08) Gusmawartati; WardatiSemakin terbatasnya lahan pertanian yang subur mengakibatkan beralihnya pertanian ke lahan-lahan marginal seperti tanah gambut. Potensi luasan lahan gambut di provinsi Riau sangat besar sehingga memerlukan penelitian dan pengkajian dalam pemanfaatan dan pengembangannya sebagai lahan pertanian. Kendala yang sering dijumpai pada tanah gambut adalah nisbah C/N dan kadar kayu yang tinggi, aktivitas mikroorganisme rendah akibatnya proses pelapukan bahan organik terhambat (lambat) sehingga penyediaan hara menjadi rendah. Mikroorganisme yang mampu menghidrolisis selulosa dinamakan mikroorganisme selulolitik yang dapat berupa jamur, bakteri, aktinomisetes maupun protozoa. Potensi pengembangan pertanian pada lahan gambut, disamping faktor kesuburan alami gambut juga sangat ditentukan oleh tingkat management usahatani yang akan diterapkan. Agar konsep pertanian berkelanjutan pada lahan gambut dapat terwujud maka diperlukan beberapa strategi pengelolaan yang benar mengenai air, tanah dan tanaman. Tanaman hortikultura yang berpotensi ekonomi untuk dikembangkan gxma memenuhi kebutuhan domestik adalah cabai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menseleksi dan memperoleh strain unggul mikroorganisme selulolitik yang kompatibel pada tanah gambut sehingga dapat meningkatkan kesuburan, pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman (cabai merah). Untuk itu te lah dilakxikan pengujian lapangan terhadap kemampuan berkompetisi dan beradaptasi strain-strain mikroorganisme selulolitik terseleksi dengan tanaman indikator cabai merah. Penelitian dilaksanakan di lahan gambut kebun percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Riau dan Laboratorium Biologi , Kimia dan Kesuburan Tanah Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Riau mulai Mei 2008 sampai November 2008. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 4 ulangan dan 5 taraf pemberian mikroorganisme selulolitik dengan dosis 15 ml/tanaman yaitu : tanpa pemberian mikroorganisme selulolitik, pemberian isolat terpilih I (JS34B ; 15ml/tanaman ), isolat terpilih II (BS28E ; 15ml/tanaman), isolat terpilih III (AS36A ; 15ml/tanaman) dan campuran isolat terpilih I, II dan III masing-masing Sml/tanaman. Data hasil pengamatan dianalisis secara statistik dengan menggunakan Analisis of Variance (Anova) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Beda Nyata Terkecil (BNT) pada taraf 5 %. Parameter yang diamati adalah nisbah C/N, pH, berat kering tanaman, laju pertimibuhan relatif, ratio tajuk akar, umur muncul bunga pertama, jumlah buah per tanaman, berat buah segar per tanaman dan berat buah segar per plot.