EFFECT STATUS PHYSIOLOGY OF ROOTSTOCK AND APPLICATION OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR DEGREE ON SUCCESSFULNESS WEDGE GRAFTING OF CASSAVA

A research on effect status physiology of rootstock and application of plant growth regulator on successfulness wedge grafting of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) was conducted in Ngasinan village, sub district Wonogiri, district Wonogiri from June to September 2008. The experiment was designed in Random Complete Block with three replications. Treatments trialed were 9 combinations of rootstock (lower stem, middle stem and upper stem) and growth regulator degree (0 ppm, 2500 ppm dan 5000 ppm).

A rootstock was used come from cassava UJ-5 variety. It divided into three parts that have a same length (lower stem, middle stem and upper stem). From each parts it is taken 25 cm as plant material, therefore it is immersed into Rhizattun (merck) solution during 10 minutes. Rootstock is planted on field (rooting) with 5 cm – 10 cm deep and plant spacing 10 cm x 20 cm, until 7 weeks after it is planted. Observation collected until 8 weeks after it is grafted.

The research resulted: (1) There is no interaction between rootstock and growth regulator treatment except parameter of leaf quantity (sheet) in 7 weeks after it is planted, (2) Treatment of plant material (lower stem) result the lowest percentage of dead plant not only before grafted (7 weeks after it is planted) but also after grafted (15 weeks after it is planted or 8 weeks after it is grafted), (3) Plant growth regulator degree (0 ppm, 2500 ppm and 5000 ppm) not significantly affected on parameter of dead plant not only before grafted (7 weeks after it is planted) but also after grafted (15 weeks after it is planted or 8 weeks after it is grafted).

Key words: plant growth regulator, status physiology of rootstock, cassava, wedge grafting

Arindiko, Ridho

Mealy bug

mealy bug

To control mealy bugs it can be used by using natural pesticide. We can use garlic as a natural pesticide that have been crushed out and pressed to get drift. After that we can add a water to dilute. If there is too many mealy bugs and stick to your plant, you have to add oil before sprayed.

The other way to control mealy bug you can rub leaf with cotton that have been added with alcohol 70 %. It commonly used to decorate plant.

Mealy bug calculate liquid from leaf, so it can caused leaf become wrinkle. Some times mealy bug produce liquid (seems like honey) and it looked like a black spot on your plant (leaf). Not only cause damage to your plant, mealy bug also spread viruses from other plant.

Beside using natural pesticide, you can use chemical i.e Decis, Curacron, Confidor, Rumba with dose 2 ml/liter.

ecofarming

A broadly agreed standard definition of what is referred to as eco-farming has not yet been established. Thus, several definitions of this concept continue to be used.
Eco-farming is also known as ecologically appropriate agriculture,

ecologically sound agriculture, biodynamic farming, organic farming,

conservation agriculture and sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable management and development means sustaining human well being over time,

i.e. satisfying the present needs without risking the possibility that future

generations may not be able to satisfy their own needs.
Therefore, sustainability implies providing future generations with as much,

or more and better of the natural capital (land, water, air, genetic material, ecosystems, etc) per output as the current generation is enjoying.

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Integrated Farming Systems

	Pest Monitoring Techniques	Techniques to Reduce & Replace Pesticides	Biocontrol & Cultural Techniques
Walnuts & Pome Fruit	Pheromone-based pest (codling moth) traps; agroecological monitoring protocols; assess beneficial insects	Pheromone mating disruption; foster biocontrol by eliminating OPs from orchard; precise timing of pesticide applications; reduced rates of application	Orchard sanitation; beneficial insect releases; bird/bat boxes;
Grapes (wine, table & raisin)	Agroecological monitoring protocols; assess beneficial insects; insect ID sheets; computer monitoring data software	Decision rules and treatment thresholds; softer pesticides; precise timing of pesticide applications; reduced rates of application	Leaf pulling; beneficial insect releases; cover crops to moderate vigor
Almonds & Stone Fruit	Agroecological monitoring protocols; pheromone-based traps; assess beneficial insects; insect ID sheets; computer monitoring data software;	Develop specific economic thresholds; pesticide use decision rules; softer pesticides (Bt, pheromones, ant baits); precise timing of pesticide applications; reduced rates of application	Early harvest; orchard sanitation; beneficial insect releases; cover crops
Citrus	Agroecological monitoring protocols; assess beneficial insects	Ecologically selective pesticides	Beneficial insect releases; irrigation management
Annual Crops	Agroecological monitoring protocols; assess beneficial insects	Avoiding early season pesticide application; softer pesticides	Insectary crops; releasing beneficials; optimizing plant nutrition; resistant varietals; trap crops