Roy Hendroko Setyobudi, Diah Hermayanti, Syarif Husen, Marcel Putra Garfansa, Thontowi Djauhari Nur Subchi, Suherman Suherman, Shazma Anwar, Iswahyudi Iswahyudi, Yudhiakuari Sincihu, Anik Anekawati, Mardiana Sri Susanti, Muslih Anwar, Trias Agung Pakarti, Surya Andhi Angga Putra
Microplastic (MPs), a new pollutant, has been indicated to be contaminant in agricultural soils that affects plant growth. Despite the fact, studies on interaction between MPs-contaminated soils and potato growth involving bioremediation agents are limited. This study investigated the effectiveness of microorganisms (“Mn” brand), earthworms (“Ef ”), and two types of organic fertilizers (“SG” – conventional organic fertilizers and “Pa” – natural mineral organic) as an effort to provide healthy potatoes, especially minimal MPs, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Seven different treatments were applied: (P0) control – chemicals fertilizer, (P1) chemicals fertilizer + MPs, (P2) chemicals fertilizer + MPs + “Mn,” (P3) chemicals fertilizer +MPs + “Ef,” (P4) chemicals fertilizer + MPs + “Mn” + “SG” fertilizer, (P5) chemicals fertilizer + MPs + “Ef ” + “SG” fertilizer, and (P6) soil with “Pa” brand – natural mineral organic fertilizer. “Pa” is used to find alternatives to replace conventional organic fertilizers contaminated with MPs. This research has limitations because MPs are only in millimeter (mm) size. The observation 100 d after planting showed: (i) a combination treatment of conventional organic fertilizer and earthworm (P5) have improved potato biomass, total chlorophyll, tuber weight, tuber count, and three classes of tuber size significantly compared to other treatments, (ii) organic mineral fertilizer (P6) was unable to support organic potato cultivation, and (iii) MPs in mm size have disrupted potato production. It is recommended for future research as follows: (i) increasing the dose and frequency of application of earthworms and microorganisms, (ii) a combination of earthworms and microorganisms to increase synergy for minimizing the negative impacts of MPs. © (2023), (ResearchersLinks Ltd). All rights reserved.
University of Muhammadiyah Malang, East Java, Malang, 65144, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Madura, East Java, Pamekasan, 69317, Indonesia; University of Diponegoro, Central Java, Semarang, 50175, Indonesia; University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber, 23200, Pakistan; Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, East Java, Surabaya, 60112, Indonesia; Universitas Wiraraja, East Java, Sumenep, 69451, Indonesia; Aura Statistics Consultant, East Java, Malang, 65141, Indonesia; Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia; University of Brawijaya, 10Mayantara School, East Java, 65146, Malang, 65145, Indonesia