Growth Characteristics of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.) under Various Salinity Levels and Altitudes

Karakter Pertumbuhan Kacang Hijau (Vigna radiata L.) pada Beberapa Taraf Garam Dapur dan Ketinggian Tempat

Abstract

The experiment aimed to determine the growth and relationship between mungbean growth parameters in various levels of table salt at different altitudes. The experiment was conducted in Palembang (178 masl), Wonogiri (245 masl), and Banjarnegara (285 masl) from April to May 2021. The design used was a nested plot design. Three levels of table salt were nested at three different altitudes. There were nine experimental plots replicated three times. The levels of table salt consisted of G0 (control), G1 (2 grams), and G2 (4 grams). The application of 100 ml of salt solution was carried out every three days, starting seven days after planting. The observed variables included growth parameters, namely plant height, root length, number of leaves and leaf colour, while environmental parameters included temperature, air humidity and light intensity. The results show that there is an effect on the growth of mungbean by providing several levels of table salt at different altitudes. The provision of 4 grams of table salt reduced the growth of mungbean plants at 178 masl and 245 masl.