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Agrotechnology/Agriculture Faculty
Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
I was born in Paguyaman (Gorontalo) on April 19th, 1980
I became a Lecture of Gorontalo State University since January 1st, 2005 until December 31th, 2013
I became a Head of Agriculture Services, Boalemo Regency since December 31th, 2013 until October 1th, 2017
I comeback again a Lecturer of Gorontalo State University since October 1st, 2017 until now
Bachelor of Soil Science (SP) from Soil Department of Sam Ratulangi University, Manado. Graduation on 2004
Master of Soil Science (MSi) from Soil Department of Bogor Agriculture University, Bogor. Graduation on 2010
Dr of Agriculture Science Minor Land Resource Management from Brawijaya University, Malang. Graduation on 2020
Soil Science
Soil Survey
Land Evaluation
Land Management
Rearrange land suitability criteria based on land characteristics and quality that are directly related to agricultural crop production
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Yiyi Sulaeman, Sukarman Sukarman, Risma Neswati, Nurdin Nurdin, and Tony Basuki
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Black soils store a high amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) and play a crucial role in climate change, food security, and land degradation neutrality. However, data and information regarding black soils in tropical regions, including Indonesia, are limited. This study aimed to characterize and identify the utilization of black soils in Indonesia based on legacy soil survey data. We collated 142 soil pedon samples of Mollisols from articles, technical reports, and existing datasets. The site information (site position, elevation, land use type, parent material) and selected physicochemical properties were stored in a spreadsheet, from which exploratory data analysis was conducted. The result showed that the median SOC content was 1.53%, ranging from 0.6 to 8.2 %; cation exchange capacity was 30 cmol kg<sup>-1</sup>, ranging from 9 to 95 cmol kg<sup>-1</sup>; base saturation was 87%, ranging from 11 to 100 %; and bulk density was 1.21 g cm<sup>-3</sup>, ranging from 1.13 to 1.36 g cm<sup>-3</sup>. Other soil characteristics (particle size distribution, exchangeable bases, pH, pore, and water retention) varied with horizon type and land use/land cover. The black soils have been used for paddy fields, dryland farming, and gardens with low management intensity. Main cultivated crops include rice (<em>Oryza sativa</em>), corn (<em>Zea mays</em>), cassava (<em>Manihot esculenta</em>), sweet potato (<em>Ipomoea batatas</em>), and nutmeg (<em>Myristica fragrans</em>), clove (<em>Syzygium aromaticum</em>), coconut (<em>Cocos nucifera</em>), and cocoa (<em>Theobroma cocoa)</em>. Threats to black soil functions include soil erosion, carbon loss, and nutrient imbalance. Soil and water conservation measures, integrated soil nutrient management, and agroforestry are among the best land management practices for black soils.
Nurdin, A Rauf, Y Rahim, N Musa, F Zakaria, S Dude, R Rahman, A S Malatani, R Mooduto, S Mobilingo,et al.
IOP Publishing
Abstract The lack of water availability and the short period of maize growth has the potential to be the main obstacles to achieving optimal production. Therefore, this research aimed to determine the water availability and long growth period (LGP) of maize plants in Boalemo Regency, which was included in the agrokilmat zone E2. Rainfall and temperature data from Saritani, Tangkobu, and Bubaa climate stations in Boalemo Regency were used over ten years, from 2012 to 2022. The soil profile moisture content data used pF 2.5 and pF 4.2 while the tool used Cropwat8.0. Furthermore, the determination of available water and LGP was conducted using a water balance table with the Thornwaite method. The results showed that the highest and lowest water availabilities were 556 mm and 118 mm at the Saritani and Tangkobu climate stations, with a maximum LGP of maize at 242 days and 181 days, respectively. Based on climate stations, the availability of water and the amount of LGP follow the pattern of Saritani climate station > Bubaa climate station > Tangkobu climate station.
Mochtar Lutfi Rayes, N Nurdin, Endang Listyarini, Christanti Agustina, and Asda Rauf
Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University
<p>Maize has attracted the attention of local governments due to its high yield potential and economic prospects, but the strategic value of this commodity has not been specific to particular locations. Therefore, this study aimed to assess degraded land suitability and determine the regional comparative advantages for maize development in the Gorontalo sustainable agriculture areas. The suitability class was assessed using Automatic Land Evaluation System software, while comparative advantages were determined using input-output and regional analysis. The input-output analysis was based on maize farming data from interviews with 80 farmers. This study also employed location quotient, specialization index, and localization index analyses based on maize, rice, and soybean production data for 2014, 2016, and 2018. The results showed that land degradation caused by soil erosion was dominated by moderate, heavy, and very heavy categories. Most of the actual land suitability for maize was classified as marginal suitable (S3) but became very suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) after the limiting factors were improved. Furthermore, maize was profitable for the land suitability classes of S1, S2, and S3, and the commodity was most concentrated in Mootilango District. Based on the results, land management recommendations followed a pattern of recommendation I &gt; II &gt; III &gt; not recommended.</p>
Nurdin, Asda Rauf, Yunnita Rahim, Echan Adam, Nikmah Musa, Fitriah Suryani Jamin, Suyono Dude, Rival Rahman, and Hidayat Arismunandar Katili
Hindawi Limited
The significant effect of land quality on maize production has not been fully considered in the existing land suitability criteria. Therefore, this study aims to determine land suitability criteria for hybrid maize in Boalemo Regency based on the optimum yield and land quality. It was carried out in Boalemo Regency, Indonesia, where the land unit of 67 units was surveyed to obtain land characteristics data. A partial least square of structural equation model (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 8.0 was used to select a robust land quality controlling hybrid maize yield, while the boundary line method was used to determine optimum yield and differentiating of land suitability criteria. The result showed that land qualities that define the optimum yield of hybrid maize were root conditions, nutrient availability, nutrient retentions, land preparation, and erosion hazard. The soil characteristics were effective depth, coarse material, organic C, total N, K exchangeable, slopes, soil erosion, rock outcrops, and surface rocks. Furthermore, the highest optimum yield of 8.54 ton/ha was achieved by the total N and slopes for a very suitable class (S1), while the lowest of 5.58 ton/ha was obtained by exchangeable K for class S1. This showed that the combination of PLS-SEM and boundary line analysis was a better approach to developing new land suitability criteria for hybrid maize.
Nurdin Nurdin, Fauzan Zakaria, Mohammad A Azis, Yunnita Rahim, Rival Rahman, and Mahmud Kasim
Universitas Sebelas Maret
Coffee is a national strategic commodity that contributes to Indonesia’s foreign exchange, but its productivity remains low due to cultivation on low potential land. This study aimed to determine the land suitability of endemic liberica coffee using two different methods and formulate recommendations for land management in Pinogu Plateau. Thirteen land units were surveyed, and soil samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory to identify the land characteristics. Land suitability classes (LSCs) were compared by limiting factor and parametric methods. Analysis using the limiting factor method showed that the actual LSCs for liberica coffee consisted of moderately suitable (S2) and marginally suitable (S3) classes. Efforts for improvement could increase the potential of LSC to became very suitable (S1) and S2 classes. Meanwhile, the assessment with the parametric method indicated that the LSC consisted of S1, S2, and S3 classes. These results revealed that the parametric method provides more realistic land characteristics than the limiting factor method. Land management II or the land that had a little limiting factor turned out to be more dominant with the recommendation of adding P and organic fertilizer.
. Nurdin, Mochtar Lutfi Rayes, . Soemarno, . Sudarto, Endang Listyarini, Christanti Agustina, Rival Rahman, Asda Rauf, and Jailani Husain
V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute
Ten representative pedons from the Bulia micro watershed of Gorontalo Province, Indonesia, were characterized and classified to determine its land quality (LQ) class. Angular blocky, sticky, plastic consistencies and a hard consistency prevailed in the soil structure. In the alluvial plains the soil texture is dominated by the clay fraction, while in the hills and volcanic mountains the sand fraction is dominated. The soils in the Bulia micro watershed also have acid to neutral reaction, with the range of very low to high OC (organic carbon) levels, the reserve of exchangeable bases was dominated by Ca2+ in two series patterns, namely: Ca2+ > Mg+ > Na+ > K+ and Ca2+ > Na+ > Mg+ > K+, cation exchange capacity (CEC) ranged from low to very high, and the base saturation varied from moderate to very high. The alluvial plain is represented by Inceptisol in P1 and Typic Humustepts (P7), also by Oxic Humustepts (P3), then Mollisol on P4 (Typic Argiudolls) and Typic Haplustolls (P6), Alfisol on P5 (Typic Paleustalfs). Entisol on P2 (Typic Ustipsamments) was found in volcanic mountains and P9 (Typic Paleustolls) P8 (Ultic Paleustalfs), P10 (Inceptic Haplustalfs) are typical of volcanic hills. On the alluvial plains the land was categorized as the LQ class II, III and IV, the volcanic mountains were the LQ class IV, while the land on the volcanic hills was categorized as the LQ class VI. River bank erosion on the land river terraces can be held by the manufacture of gabions, talud, cliff reinforcement plants and terraces. The soil temperatures and high clay content can be regulated by mulching and organic materials.