Analysis and group companions through the joint harvest occasion of the “Katrili” liquid booster in Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia (supply: UGM)
Researchers from the UGM in partnership with Pertamina Geothermal Vitality have developed and examined a novel geothermal nanosilica fertilizer in Indonesia.
A analysis group from the Geothermal Analysis Middle of the Gadjah Mada College (UGM) in Indonesia, in collaboration with state-owned geothermal developer and operator PT Pertamina Geothermal Vitality (PGEO) has developed a geothermal nanosilica fertilizer or “liquid booster.” The fertilizer had already been utilized to a crop of tomatoes, which has since been harvested, marking the a significant milestone for the undertaking.
The fertilizer, referred to as “Katrili,” was mentioned to assist nourish the soil, strengthen plant cell partitions, and inhibit water launch. Since being planted in July 2024, the fertilizer has yielded passable outcomes for the “Gustave” number of tomatoes within the Tonsewer village in Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi. These outcomes have been introduced throughout a joint harvest performed on 31 October 2024 with accomplice farmers and researchers in attendance, in addition to representatives from PGEO, the Minahasa Regency Authorities, and group leaders.
“Katrili” has made tomato vegetation develop tall and proof against pests. The fruits are considerable, massive (diameter 5-8 cm), the flesh is thick and tastes candy and contemporary. Companion farmers from the Minahasa Protestant Church Farmers Group and the Minahasa Evangelical Christian Church Farmers Group said that even tomatoes planted through the dry season can nonetheless develop completely.
Laboratory take a look at outcomes have additionally confirmed that vegetation that obtain the geothermal nanosilica liquid fertilizer and booster named Katrili are secure to eat as a result of they don’t comprise heavy metals. Farmers ship a few of their considerable yields to Timika in Central Papua. Though delivery takes a couple of week, the tomatoes stay contemporary.
The researchers concerned in creating improvements to make the most of geothermal by-products are Ir. Pri Utami, M.Sc., Ph.D (geothermal knowledgeable, Division of Geological Engineering), Dr.rer.nat. Ronny Martien (nanotechnology knowledgeable, School of Pharmacy), Dr. Ngadisih (soil and water conservation engineering knowledgeable, School of Agricultural Expertise), in addition to technicians and junior researchers Teguh Triyana, STP and Muhammad Fatih Fauzi, S.Si.
The event of fertilizer from the byproducts of geothermal vitality utilization is considered one of many ways in which geothermal tasks can present vital and tangible advantages to the livelihood of close by communities. An analogous undertaking had additionally been executed by UGM in partnership with PT Geo Dipa Energi within the Dieng Highlands.
Sooner or later, the “Katrili” fertilizer will likely be utilized to plant different well-known Minahasa crops resembling chili, shallots, beans, and rice.
Supply: Gadjah Mada College
