KAJIAN LAJU INFILTRASI TANAH PADA BERBAGAI PENGGUNAAN LAHAN DI DESA SEMPAJAYA KECAMATAN BERASTAGI KABUPATEN KARO
ABSTRACT: Infiltration is a
very important component in soil conservation. Because as it
coralation with rain
intensity, run off, and erosion. The
aim of this
research was to know
the infiltration rate in some
type of
lands i.e chili
field, coffee field, and bush
at Sempajaya Kecamatan
Berastagi Kabupaten Karo
using Philips equation
model. Parameters observed
were moisture content, soil texture, bulk density, particle density,
porosity, organic matter and cumulative infiltration was used. Double ring
infiltrometer that pressed into the soil, and filled with water was used. The
decreased of water was observed with interval of 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 120, 180, 240
minutes. The results showed that the highest infiltration rate was found in
bush, followed by chili field, and the smallest was found in coffee field. The
biggest influence on the infiltration rate
was organic matter.
Key words: Infiltration rate,
chili field, coffee field, bush, Sempajaya
Penulis: Rika Isnaini, Sumono,
Ainun Rohanah
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd130151
