Effect Of Young Coconut Water Concentration On Bud Chip Germination Phase On Several Parts Of SugarCane (Saccharum Officinarum L.) Stems

The germination phase of sugarcane is a pivotal stage crucial for successful cultivation. Seeds derived from six to eight-month-old gardens, obtained from protrusions of sugarcane stems, are employed. These seeds exhibit characteristics of dormant buds, contributing to their suitability for germination. A single sugarcane stem typically harbors a minimum of 13 buds, and the selection of seeds with 2-8 eyes per spike is customary among farmers. However, excessive bud usage may lead to abnormal seed growth, underscoring the importance of careful selection. The study employs the rase cage test system, dividing the sugarcane stem into upper, middle, and bottom sections to determine the optimal bud quantity in each treatment. The research investigates the response of different parts of sugarcane bud chip stems to varying concentrations of coconut water growth regulator during germination. Utilizing a factorial randomized block design, the study comprises two factors: Bud chip (BA: Upper Stem, BT: Middle Stem, BB: Bottom Stem) and coconut water growth regulator concentration (Z1: 25%, Z2: 50%, Z3: 75%, Z4: 100%). Positive control involves Agrogibb at a concentration of 120 ppm, with all treatments soaked for six hours. Conducted at the Indonesian Sugar Plantation Research Center on January 10, 2023, the study reveals that the BBZ1 treatment significantly affects the observed parameter of shoot emergence, with an average of 8.1 days. Conversely, the BAZ1 treatment exhibits the fastest and most efficient shoot emergence, with an average of 5.1 days, outperforming other treatments. These findings underscore the importance of careful selection and treatment in the germination phase for optimal sugarcane productivity.