Vol. 11 No. 12 (2025): December
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Effect of Organic Mulch on Pest, Disease and Productivity of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens L.)

Authors

Wildan Muhlison , Irwanto Sucipto , Hari Purnomo , I Nyoman Wijaya Paramudita , Nabilah Aulia Rohmah , Tri Wahyu Saputra , Syafina Pusparani

DOI:

10.29303/jppipa.v11i12.12684

Published:

2025-12-25

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Abstract

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) productivity is frequently limited by pest and disease pressure linked to reduced plant resistance from poor soil conditions and micronutrient deficiencies. This study evaluated whether different mulches mitigate disease incidence and improve growth and yield. Objectives were to quantify mulch effects on disease intensity, soil properties, vegetative growth, and fruit yield. A field experiment used a randomized block design with five treatments (P0 = no mulch; P1 = plastic; P2 = baglog; P3 = leaf litter; P4 = rice straw) and five replications. Measured variables included soil pH and moisture, pest population, pest attack intensity (%), disease attack intensity (%), and plant growth and productivity. Data were analyzed by ANOVA followed by Duncen further test (α = 0.05). Results showed that organic mulches reduced disease incidence to 17.2–19.2% versus 28.6% in the no-mulch control. Rice straw and leaf litter significantly improved soil pH and moisture retention; baglog and straw mulches increased branch number and further lowered disease incidence; plastic mulch produced the highest fruit weight per plant. In conclusion, organic mulches particularly rice straw and leaf litter enhance soil conditions and plant resilience, reducing disease and supporting productivity, while plastic mulch maximizes individual-plant yield.

 

Keywords:

Cayenne pepper Organic mulch Pests and diseases Plant growth and yield

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Author Biographies

Wildan Muhlison, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

Irwanto Sucipto, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

Hari Purnomo, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

I Nyoman Wijaya Paramudita, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

Nabilah Aulia Rohmah, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

Tri Wahyu Saputra, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

Syafina Pusparani, Universitas Jember

Author Origin : Indonesia

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Muhlison, W., Sucipto, I., Purnomo, H., Paramudita, I. N. W., Rohmah, N. A., Saputra, T. W., & Pusparani, S. (2025). Effect of Organic Mulch on Pest, Disease and Productivity of Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens L.). Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 11(12), 379–392. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v11i12.12684