Effectiveness of biofertilizer BiomeFert-1 on growth and productivity of Capsicum frutescens L.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of various biofertilizer dosages and application frequencies on the growth and productivity of Capsicum frutescens L., as well as to evaluate the RAE (Relative Agronomic Effectiveness) of these treatments. The experiment involved three different dosages of BiomeFert-1 (5, 10, and 15 mL/plant) applied at different frequencies, i.e., once (1 week after planting-WAP), twice (1 and 4 WAP), and three times (1, 4, and 8 WAP). Plant growth parameters measured included plant height, number of leaves, and stem diameter, while productivity was assessed based on the number of flowers produced. Growth data were descriptively observed, and productivity was analyzed using the one-way ANOVA. Plants treated with twice the applications of 10 mL biofertilizer resulted in the biggest height growth. The single application of 15 mL biofertilizer produced the most leaves. The largest stem diameter was achieved by plants treated with 15 mL biofertilizer applied three times. Meanwhile, a single application of 10 mL biofertilizer resulted in the best productivity, most flowers, and the highest RAE value (134%).