The Effect of Npk 16-16-16 and Boron Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Tomato Plants (Solanum lycopersicum)
Pengaruh Pupuk Npk 16-16-16 dan Boron Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Tanaman Tomat (Solanum lycopersicum)
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Tomatoes, Pearl NPK, Boron, growth, Yield, Food QualityAbstract
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a high-value horticultural crop whose productivity depends on adequate macro- and micronutrient availability. This study aimed to determine the effects of NPK Mutiara fertilizer dosage, boron application, and their interaction on tomato growth and yield. The experiment was conducted from December 2025 to January 2026 at Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo using a factorial Randomized Block Design with two factors: NPK Mutiara dosage (150, 200, and 250 kg ha⁻¹) and boron concentration (1, 2, and 3 cc L⁻¹). Results showed no significant interaction between both treatments on all observed parameters. NPK significantly affected most growth and yield variables, whereas boron significantly influenced flower number, fruit sweetness, and harvest index. The best treatment was obtained with NPK 200–250 kg ha⁻¹ combined with boron 3 cc L⁻¹, producing better vegetative growth, higher yield, and improved fruit quality in tomato plants.
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