Testing the Efficacy of Several Weed Extracts in Suppressing Weed Growth and its Effect on Yield of Japan Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L. var. Japanese)

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10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_19How to use a DOI?

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japanese cucumber; weed extract; weed control

Abstract

Weeds are nuisance plants that have negative impact on surrounding crops. Weeds become competitors for nutrients and water. Efforts in weed control are with natural herbicides. This study aims to determine the potential of allelochemical compounds of Chromolaena odorata, Cynodon dactylon, Imperata cylindrica, and Amaranthus spinosus weed extracts in controlling weeds in japanese cucumber plants, determining weed extracts, and best concentration to be used in controlling weeds in the field. The research was conducted at Wedomartani Farm, Sleman, in July – September 2023. The study used single-factor RCBD (Random Complete Block Design) consisting of 9 treatments and 3 replications, namely 15% Chromolaena odorata extract, 30% Chromolaena odorata extract, 15% Cynodon dactylon extract, 30% Cynodon dactylon extract, 15% Imperata cylindrica extract, 30% Imperata cylindrica extract, 15% Amaranthus spinosus extract, 30% Amaranthus spinosus extract, and control. Observation data were analyzed by means of variance at the 5% level and further tested using DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) at the 5% level. The results showed that the treatment of 30% concentration of Imperata cylindrica extract can suppress weed growth in japanese cucumber plants with a weed control efficiency value of 47,56%. Weed control using Imperata cylindrica extract can increase the yield of japanese cucumber.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - T. A. M. Putro
AU  - S. Hardiastuti
AU  - E. R. Sasmita
AU  - O. S. Padmini
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/30
TI  - Testing the Efficacy of Several Weed Extracts in Suppressing Weed Growth and its Effect on Yield of Japan Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus L. var. Japanese)
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Environment (ICAFE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 209
EP  - 216
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_19
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_19
ID  - Putro2025
ER  -