Hydroponic Rhizophora sp Saplings Significantly Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency of Mangrove Planting

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of planting mangroves Rhizophora sp using hydroponic saplings compared to conventional polybag saplings. The hydroponic method was tested to increase the efficiency of mangrove planting through effective effectiveness that is lighter and easier to carry in large quantities. This research involves planting mangrove seedlings on a field scale using both methods. The results showed that hydroponic saplings had better effectiveness and efficiency performance than polybag saplings. The advantages of hydroponic saplings in terms of portability and the ability to plant in large quantities can be an attractive alternative in conservation and rehabilitation efforts for mangrove ecosystems. The results of this research indicate that the use of hydroponic saplings in planting can increase effectiveness by 4,512-5,869%, where 1 person can carry 294-385 saplings compared to saplings in small size polybags where 1 person can only carry 7 saplings and can achieve efficiency by 2 %, where 1 Ha only requires 7-9 people compared to saplings in large polybags where 382-384 people have to carry them people, which means it can reduce the number of people 98 % that perform significantly improve from polybag saplings.