The Application of Nanotechnology-Based Liquid Organic Fertilizer for Improving the Quality of Hydroponically Grown Vegetables

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Published Aug 24, 2025
https://doi.org/10.55043/jaast.v9i3.398
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Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology

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Resti Fevria
Universitas Negeri Padang
Abdul Razak
Universitas Negeri Padang
Vauzia Vauzia
Universitas Negeri Padang
Santi Diana Putri
Universitas Negeri Padang
Silvy Annisa
Universitas Negeri Padang

Abstract

Hydroponics, a farming technique using nutrient-enriched water, has been widely practiced due to its suitability for limited agricultural land. One of the key factors affecting hydroponic efficiency is the nutrient blend, with AB Mix and liquid organic fertilizer playing a crucial role. This study aims to evaluate the potential of nanotechnology-based nutrient solution in hydroponic to enhance nutrient absorption and improve plant growth in different vegetable species. Five vegetable species, which include red lettuce, red spinach, green spinach, pakcoy, and kailan, were selected to assess the interaction between nutrient composition and vegetable species. A study with factorial design was conducted using a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The primary factor was the fertilizer composition and the secondary factor was the type of vegetable. The treatments consisted of Control (Well water + AB Mix), P1 (Nanotechnology water + 100% AB Mix), P2 (Nanotechnology water + 25% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer + 75% AB Mix), P3 (Nanotechnology water + 50% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer + 50% AB Mix), P4 (Nanotechnology water + 75% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer + 25% AB Mix), and P5 (Nanotechnology water + 100% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer). Growth parameters measured included plant height, fresh weight, dry weight, number of leaves, and leaf area. Data were evaluated using a two-way ANOVA to assess the effects of fertilizer composition and vegetable type, followed by a 5% DMRT test for mean comparison. The findings indicated that the use of liquid organic fertilizer technology influenced plant growth. The most optimal average growth was recorded in the P2 treatment (a combination of nanotechnology water, 25% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer, and 75% AB Mix), while the least favorable result was observed in P5 (nanotechnology water combined with 100% nanotechnology liquid organic fertilizer).

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Author Biographies

Resti Fevria, Universitas Negeri Padang

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Abdul Razak, Universitas Negeri Padang

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Vauzia Vauzia, Universitas Negeri Padang

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Santi Diana Putri, Universitas Negeri Padang

Department Agroindustry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Silvy Annisa, Universitas Negeri Padang

Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

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Fevria R, Razak A, Vauzia V, Putri SD, Annisa S. The Application of Nanotechnology-Based Liquid Organic Fertilizer for Improving the Quality of Hydroponically Grown Vegetables. J. appl. agricultural sci. technol. [Internet]. 2025Aug.24 [cited 2025Aug.28];9(3):346-58. Available from: https://www.jaast.org/index.php/jaast/article/view/398

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