Effect of Different Concentrations of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Extract on the Growth of Pomelo (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) Seedlings
Erna Halid
Department of Horticultural Crop Production Technology, Pangkep State of Agriculture Polytechnic, Pangkep, Indonesia
Eka Widsawati
Department of Plantation Crop Production Technology, Pangkep State of Agriculture Polytechnic, Pangkep, Indonesia
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Vol: 16, Issue: 2, 2026
Receiving Date:
2026-02-24
Acceptance Date:
2026-03-30
Publication Date:
2026-04-18
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http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrst.v16i02.003
Abstract
One of the major constraints in pomelo cultivation is the limited availability of high-quality seedlings. An effective approach to improve seedling quality is the application of natural plant growth stimulants such as moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf extract. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of moringa leaf extract on the germination and growth of pomelo seedlings and to determine the optimal concentration. The experiment was arranged in a Randomized Block Design consisting of four treatments: control (0%), 25%, 50%, and 75% moringa leaf extract, each replicated four times. The results demonstrated that the 25% concentration produced the best performance across all observed parameters, including germination rate (17.13 days), plant height (13.39 cm), number of leaves (6.25 strands), and root length (11.50 cm). These findings indicate that moringa leaf extract at an appropriate concentration can significantly enhance pomelo seedling growth.
Keywords:
Pomelo; Moringa Leaf Extract; Concentration
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