Study Assessment of Soil and Water Quality Conditions on Barren Agricultural Lands in Tropical Regions

Authors

  • Ari Handriatni

    Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pekalongan, Pekalongan 51119, Indonesia
  • Heri Ariadi

    Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, University of Pekalongan, Pekalongan 51119, Indonesia
  • Farchan Mushaf Al Ramadhani

    Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pekalongan, Pekalongan 51119, Indonesia
  • Syakiroh Jazilah

    Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pekalongan, Pekalongan 51119, Indonesia
  • Sajuri

    Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Pekalongan, Pekalongan 51119, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v6i3.6977
Received: 31 July 2024 | Revised: 26 August 2024 | Accepted: 4 September 2024 | Published Online: 29 September 2024

Abstract

Barren land is non-productive land that is difficult to use as a medium for integrated agricultural cultivation. The aim of this research is to determine the profile and feasibility status of land in barren agricultural areas quantitatively. The research method used was descriptive with purposive data collection. Data analysis included SQI and WQI parametric analyses. The research results indicate that the ideal soil parameter is only pH 7.5-7.7, while for water parameters it is pH 8.0-8.1, meeting water quality standards. SQI values range from 0.44 to 0.49 and WQI from 0.45 to 0.57. SQI and WQI values at the research site fall into the poor category, indicating difficulty in converting the land into agricultural use. SQI and WQI show a strong correlation as depicted in the model Y = 4.113 + 0.026 (R2 = 0.789). Correlation tests showed strong correlations in soil between redox potential and soil pH (0.449), and redox potential and organic matter (0.377). Weak correlations were found between cation exchange capacity and soil pH (0.009), and nitrate and total N (0.517). In water, strong correlations were found between water pH and nitrite (0.302) and ammonia (0.529). Additionally, water pH showed weak correlations with carbon dioxide (0.752) and organic matter (0.659). The values of soil and water parameters have an immediate impact on plant growth patterns. Therefore, integrated agricultural cultivation patterns need to be developed. In conclusion, empirically, the condition of barren land indicates poor land use feasibility. The poor profile and biophysical feasibility conditions of barren land are attributed to environmental pollution and runoff from other land areas.

Keywords:

Biophysics; Plant; SQI; WQI

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Ari Handriatni, Heri Ariadi, Al Ramadhani, F. M., Jazilah, S., & Sajuri. (2024). Study Assessment of Soil and Water Quality Conditions on Barren Agricultural Lands in Tropical Regions. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 6(3), 176–185. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v6i3.6977

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