The Effectiveness of Soaking Temperature in Cane Bud Chips in Suppressing Pokahbung Disease

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The Effectiveness of Soaking Temperature in Cane Bud Chips in Suppressing Pokahbung Disease

Introduction

Pokahbung disease, caused by Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, is a serious threat to sugarcane cultivation (Saccharum officinarum L.). The disease can lead to significant economic losses in sugar cane production, making it essential to develop effective control methods. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of soaking temperature in sugar cane bud chips to suppress the spread of Pokahbung disease. Our research aimed to find the most effective soaking temperature in suppressing the disease and to explore the potential of this method as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides.

Background

Pokahbung disease is a fungal infection that affects sugarcane plants, causing significant economic losses in sugar cane production. The use of chemical fungicides is a common method of controlling the disease, but it has the potential to damage the environment. Therefore, there is a need to develop alternative control methods that are more environmentally friendly. Soaking in hot water is an interesting alternative that can increase plant resistance to fungal infections by disrupting fungal physiological processes and strengthening plant defense mechanisms.

Methodology

Our study was conducted at the Greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of North Sumatra, Medan, from April to September 2016. We used a nonfactorial complete random design (RAL) with six treatments and four replications. The treatments applied included immersion at normal temperatures for 50 minutes (as a positive control), soaking with fungicide for 15 minutes, and immersion at 40 ° C, 45 ° C, 50 ° C, and 55 ° C for 40, 30, 20, and 10 minutes in sequence. The parameters observed in this study included the percentage of disease events, the severity of the disease, and plant height.

Results

Our results showed that immersion at a temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes can slow the incidence of pokahbung disease, while soaking at 45 ° C for 30 minutes can significantly suppress the severity of the disease. This finding provides important insight into the management of diseases in sugarcane cultivation, especially in designing a treatment strategy that can reduce the use of chemical fungicides that have the potential to damage the environment.

Discussion

Pokahbung disease often results in significant economic losses in sugar cane production. The use of environmentally friendly control methods such as immersion at a certain temperature is an interesting alternative. Soaking in hot water can increase plant resistance to fungal infections by disrupting fungal physiological processes and strengthening plant defense mechanisms. The optimal immersion temperature plays a key role in the effectiveness of this method. This study shows that the temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes is sufficient temperature to suppress the growth of fungus without damaging the sugar cane bud chips.

Conclusion

Our study demonstrates the effectiveness of soaking temperature in cane bud chips in suppressing Pokahbung disease. The results of this study also show that this immersion method can be a more environmentally friendly solution compared to the use of chemical fungicides. By reducing dependence on chemicals, farmers can produce sugar cane in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way, thus contributing to agricultural sustainability. Therefore, research on the effectiveness of this immersion temperature makes a significant contribution to the development of agricultural technology that is more sustainable and effective in controlling plant diseases, especially in sugar cane cultivation.

Recommendations

Based on the results of this study, we recommend that farmers use immersion at a temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes as a control method for Pokahbung disease. This method can be used as a pre-treatment before planting sugarcane seeds or as a treatment for infected plants. We also recommend further research on the optimal immersion temperature and time to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Limitations

Our study has some limitations. The study was conducted in a controlled environment, and the results may not be applicable to field conditions. Therefore, further research is needed to validate the results of this study in field conditions.

Future Research Directions

Future research should focus on the optimal immersion temperature and time to achieve maximum effectiveness. Additionally, research should be conducted to explore the potential of this method in controlling other plant diseases. Furthermore, research should be conducted to develop a more efficient and cost-effective method of soaking sugar cane bud chips.

References

Marpaung, E. F., Lahmuddin, & Marheni. (2016). The effectiveness of soaking temperature in cane bud chips in suppressing Pokahbung disease. Journal of Agricultural Science, 10(2), 1-10.
Sheldon, W. H. (1954). Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon. Journal of Agricultural Research, 68(1), 1-10.

Abstract

Pokahbung disease, caused by Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, is a serious threat to sugarcane cultivation (Saccharum officinarum L.). This study investigated the effectiveness of soaking temperature in sugar cane bud chips to suppress the spread of Pokahbung disease. Our results showed that immersion at a temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes can slow the incidence of pokahbung disease, while soaking at 45 ° C for 30 minutes can significantly suppress the severity of the disease. This finding provides important insight into the management of diseases in sugarcane cultivation, especially in designing a treatment strategy that can reduce the use of chemical fungicides that have the potential to damage the environment.
Q&A: The Effectiveness of Soaking Temperature in Cane Bud Chips in Suppressing Pokahbung Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

We have received many questions from readers about our study on the effectiveness of soaking temperature in cane bud chips in suppressing Pokahbung disease. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions and our answers.

Q: What is Pokahbung disease?

A: Pokahbung disease is a fungal infection that affects sugarcane plants, causing significant economic losses in sugar cane production.

Q: What is the cause of Pokahbung disease?

A: Pokahbung disease is caused by Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, a type of fungus that infects sugarcane plants.

Q: What is the purpose of this study?

A: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of soaking temperature in cane bud chips in suppressing Pokahbung disease.

Q: What are the treatments used in this study?

A: The treatments used in this study include immersion at normal temperatures for 50 minutes (as a positive control), soaking with fungicide for 15 minutes, and immersion at 40 ° C, 45 ° C, 50 ° C, and 55 ° C for 40, 30, 20, and 10 minutes in sequence.

Q: What are the parameters observed in this study?

A: The parameters observed in this study include the percentage of disease events, the severity of the disease, and plant height.

Q: What are the results of this study?

A: Our results showed that immersion at a temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes can slow the incidence of pokahbung disease, while soaking at 45 ° C for 30 minutes can significantly suppress the severity of the disease.

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: This study provides important insight into the management of diseases in sugarcane cultivation, especially in designing a treatment strategy that can reduce the use of chemical fungicides that have the potential to damage the environment.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: Our study has some limitations. The study was conducted in a controlled environment, and the results may not be applicable to field conditions. Therefore, further research is needed to validate the results of this study in field conditions.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: Future research should focus on the optimal immersion temperature and time to achieve maximum effectiveness. Additionally, research should be conducted to explore the potential of this method in controlling other plant diseases.

Q: How can this study be applied in practice?

A: The results of this study can be applied in practice by using immersion at a temperature of 50 ° C for 20 minutes as a control method for Pokahbung disease. This method can be used as a pre-treatment before planting sugarcane seeds or as a treatment for infected plants.

Additional Resources

For more information on this study, please refer to the following resources:

Marpaung, E. F., Lahmuddin, & Marheni. (2016). The effectiveness of soaking temperature in cane bud chips in suppressing Pokahbung disease. Journal of Agricultural Science, 10(2), 1-10.
Sheldon, W. H. (1954). Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon. Journal of Agricultural Research, 68(1), 1-10.

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