AREN (ARENGA PINNATA MERR) SEED GROWTH RESPONSE TO LONG STORAGE ON SAWDOW MEDIA STORAGE

Abstract

Arena (Arenga pinnata Merr) is one of the plants included in NTFPs (Non-Timber
Forest Products) that has benefits for all parts of the plant. One of the factors that affects seed
germination is the storage medium. Sawdust is one of the commonly used storage media because
sawdust has the ability to store water and maintain humidity around seeds. This study aims to
determine the effect of sawdust storage media on the germination of arena seeds. This research
was conducted from Mai to August 2022 in Pong Murung Village, Ruteng District, Manggarai
Regency. The experimental device used was a completely randomized device (CRD) using a
single factor, namely storage time (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, weeks). The results showed that seed storage
time had a very significant effect on research parameters, including seed moisture content,
germination percentage, and germination rate. Storage for 2 weeks is a storage that has a
different effect from other storage periods for the parameters of germination percentage and
germination rate.