Kristiawan

Abstract:

The main insurmountable obstacle faced by Tuban Regency in the development of their one superior product-starfruits- is the lack of scientifically superior product descriptions of the carbon content stored either on the soil surface as plant biomass, nekromasa plants, or in soil as organic matter. The general purpose of this study is to understand the carbon biomass, stored carbon content and CO2 uptake in superior products of star fruit in Tuban Regency. The results of this study based on the number of sample areas which have been observed shows that on Starfruits farms in Tuban Regency has carbon biomass of 7,888.18 Kg/Ha or it might produce 39.44 kg of carbon biomass in a Starfruit tree. The size of the tree in the fruit becomes one of the significant factors of the size of the carbon produced by the plant. In addition, Starfruit commodity crops have a relatively longer age then they have relatively large carbon biomass. Instead of being influenced by the plants themselves, the formed carbon biomass could also be influenced by the quality of land management. Fruit plants in responding to the environmental conditions of the land at growing places are seems to be difficult to explain, especially in terms of the ability of plant roots to absorb nutrients and minerals contained in the soil. Good soil management is seems to be pivotally important for crop productivity. Good management must include consideration of maintaining the integrity of the land from time to time. Poor management might be impact on erosion, loss of fertility, damage to soil structure, and poor yields. Based on the calculation of the carbon content of star fruit plants obtained by 19.72 kg per tree or in other words in one hectare of star fruit land could produce carbon content to 3,944.09 kg. In addition, CO2 that would be absorbed by star fruit plant is 72.31 kg or a hectare star fruit plants be able to absorb 14,461.67 kg of CO2. Based on the results obtained, this could  be concluded that the potential of superior product commodities star fruit is an environmentally feasible commodity based on the acquisition of carbon biomass, carbon content stored and absorption of CO2 that has been produced. This gives environmental benefits to the location of commodities so that environmental pollution might be declined. One sustainable solution is the development of superior products of star fruit which are managed by farmer groups supported by the local government

Keywords: star fruit, biomass, stored carbon, featured products

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