E. Efrita

Manure-Driven Reduction of Inorganic Fertilizer Improves Bulb Yield and Post-Harvest Storability of Shallot (Allium cepa var. ascalonicum) in the Wet Tropical Lowlands of Bengkulu, Indonesia

Shallot production on the acid soils of the wet tropical lowlands relies on heavy inorganic fertilization, and harvested bulbs deteriorate quickly under humid storage. We tested whether composted cattle manure can replace part of the inorganic NPK requirement without reducing bulb yield, and whether the replacement imp...