Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Manual Hydroseeding Method for Planting Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.)
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July 1, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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February 3, 2026
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hydroseeding, revegetation, Sesbania grandiflora, slope area, observed sample plots
Abstract
As an alternative to conventional reforestation using plant seeds, slightly hilly slopes can be revegetated using no-till and hydroseeding methods. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hydroseeding mixtures for revegetation on 15–25% slopes in the campus area of Nusa Bangsa University. The research was conducted at a plot scale using Observed Sample Plots (OSPs) measuring 2.0 m × 1.2 m, following slope conditions. Each plot (OSP) consisted of 60 subplots using the Templok method, arranged in a checkerboard pattern, with 30 sub-plots treated with hydroseeding mixtures. The treatments included combinations of two planting media of sengon (Falcataria falcata) sawdust and chopped jati (Tectona grandis) litter (1.1 kg each) and three concentrations of tackifier (0, 3, and 6 g/L water). The result of univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the graphic of germination development that the treatment of M2S2 (media of sawdust and tackifier 6 g/L) showed significant effect on the germination percentage. So, this combination treatment improved germination compared to other treatments. However, splash erosion was observed across all plots, causing considerable loss of planting media. Therefore, large-scale application of hydroseeding on slopes requires additional erosion control, such as bamboo supports, coconet, or geo-jute, to maintain soil stability.
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Muttaqin, Z., Purba, T.Y. and Srikandi (2026) “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Manual Hydroseeding Method for Planting Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.)”, Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management), 16(1), p. 52. doi:10.29244/jpsl.16.1.52.
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Muttaqin, Z., Purba, T.Y. and Srikandi (2026) “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Manual Hydroseeding Method for Planting Turi (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers.)”, Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management), 16(1), p. 52. doi:10.29244/jpsl.16.1.52.
