Respons Pertumbuhan Bibit Kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape Merr.) Terhadap Perbedaan Spektrum dan Intensitas Cahaya Light Emitting Diode

Abstract

Kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape Merr.) merupakan buah lokal dari famili Meliaceae yang sudah jarang dibudidayakan. Harga pasar buah ini tidak stabil akibat produksi dan kualitas tidak konsisten. Untuk memperbaiki sistem budidaya tanaman buah ini dapat dilakukan dengan modifikasi lingkungan yaitu penggunaan LED (Light Emitting Diode) sebagai cahaya buatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui perubahan respons morfologi, fisiologi, dan anatomi terhadap perbedaan spektrum dan tingkat intensitas cahaya LED. Penelitian dilaksanakanberdasarkan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dua faktor terdiri dari spektrum LED (ungu dan putih) dan intensitas cahaya (dua dan empat lampu). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan respons morfologi dan fisiologi terbaik pada perlakuan LED putih intensitas tinggi (WH). LED putih intensitas rendah (WL) meningkatkan kandungan klorofil daun dan laju fotosintesis. Respons anatomi terbaik pada perlakuan LED ungu intensitas rendah (PL). Peningkatan lebar daun pada LED ungu intensitas tinggi (PH). Kandungan glukosa menurun pada semua perlakuan dan peningkatan kandungan fruktosa hanya terjadi pada perlakuan LED ungu dengan intensitas rendah.

Kecapi (Sandoricum koetjape Merr.) is a local fruit from the Meliaceae family that is rarely cultivated. The market price of this fruit is unstable due to inconsistent production and quality. Improving the cultivation system of this fruit plant can be done by modifying the environment, the use of LED (Light Emitting Diode) as artificial light. This study aims to determine changes in morphological, physiological, and anatomical responses to different spectra and intensity levels of the LED light. The research was conducted based on a two-factor completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of LED spectrum (purple and white) and light intensity (two and four lights). The results showed the best morphological and physiological responses in the treatment of high-intensity white LED (WH). Low-intensity white LED (WL) increased leaf chlorophyll content and photosynthesis rate. The best anatomical response was in the low-intensity purple LED (PL) treatment. Increased leaf width in high-intensity purple LED (PH). Leaf glucose content decreased in all treatments and an increase in fructose content only occurred in the low-intensity purple LED treatment.