Application of biofertilizer and local Beauveria bassiana Vuillemin on growth, production and resistant of red chili plants (Capsicum annuum L.)

Abstract

The use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides in increasing chili production at high doses continuously can damage the environment and resistant to pests. The use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides can be minimized by environment friendly products. The research was conducted by combining the application of biofertilizers and local Beauveria bassiana to support the growth and production of environmentally friendly plants. This research was carried out experimentally arranged according to a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors. The first factor was the application of biofertilizer consisting of 4 levels, namely: zero applications of biofertilizer, one application at 24 DAP, two applications at 24 DAP and 54 DAP and three applications at 24 DAP, 54 DAP and 64 DAP. The second factor was the application of local B. bassiana consisting of 4 levels, namely: zero applications of local B. bassiana, one application at 24 DAP, two applications at 24 DAP and 54 DAP and three applications at 24 DAP, 54 DAP and 64 DAP. The parameters of research consisted plant height, dichotom height, flowering plant age, harvesting age, number of fruits per plant, fruit length, fruit weight, fruit weight per plant, leaf pest attack intensity and fruit pest attack intensity. The data from the analysis of variance were further tested with the DNMRT test at the 5% level. The result showed that no interaction between the application of biofertilizers and B. bassiana on the growth, yield and resistance of red chili plants. However, the combination of application of biofertilizer and B. bassiana three times gave good results on the growth, yield and resistance of red chili plants compared to the application of biofertilizer and B. bassiana zero times.