SOIL FAUNA DIVERSITY AND DISEASE INTENSITY ON POTATO AGRICULTURE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF IPM (INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT)
Neni Gunaeni and Redy Gaswanto
Indonesian Vegetables Research Institute, Jln. Tangkuban Perahu No. 517 Lembang - West Bandung (40391)
Abstract
Potatoes are a great potential source of carbohydrate as an alternative staple. Pests and diseases are a major obstacle. The purpose of study was to determine differences in pest population levels and the intensity of disease attacks in potato crops with IPM and conventional systems. The study was conducted in Garut Regency and in West Bandung which was conducted from July 2015 - March 2016. The treatments tested were: (1). T 1: IPM system : application of IPM technology produced by Balitsa. (2). T 2: Balitsa IPM system + use of silver plastic mulch cover. (3). UT: conventional system. Seed uses varieties of Granola tuber let with a size of 5-7gram. Research results: (a). The treatment of IPM with the use of silver mulch increases the benefits of applying IPM. Plant growth is better and yields are higher than conventional methods. (b). IPM treatment with or without mulch provides a good environment for the development of soil fauna. (c). The use of selective and minimal pesticides in IPM treatment increases the soil fauna population of Collembola, Acarina, and Diplura. (d). The attack of airborne diseases is not affected by treatment but is more influenced by the season.
Keywords: Solanum tuberosum L., IPM (Integrated Pest Management), Soil Fauna
Topic: Crop and Crop Management