Effect of Fish Amino Acid (FAA) Organic Fertilizer on Growth Performance of Brassica rapa L. cv. Pak Choi in a Hydroponic NFT System
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https://doi.org/10.53797/agrotech.v3i1.9.2024Keywords:
Fish Amino Acid (FAA), hydroponics, Brassica rapa, NFT system, organic fertilizer, sustainable agricultureAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic fertilizer Fish Amino Acid (FAA) on the growth of Brassica rapa L. cv. Pak Choi cultivated under a hydroponic Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) system. FAA was produced through the fermentation of mackerel fish waste with molasses and applied to one experimental plot, while the control group received no FAA. The growth parameters measured included plant height and leaf width over six weeks. The results revealed that FAA-treated plants showed significantly higher growth rates, with average final plant height and leaf width reaching 11.0 cm and 14.2 cm, respectively, compared to 5.7 cm and 6.4 cm in the control group. This suggests that FAA can enhance vegetative growth performance in hydroponic systems and serve as a sustainable organic alternative to synthetic fertilizers. The adoption of FAA may contribute to improved crop yields and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
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