The Relationship Between Certain Physical Properties and The Infiltration Rate of Ultisols in Oil Palm, Rubber, and Areca Nut Plantations in Maro Sebo Village, Jambi Luar Kota Subdistrict, Muaro Jambi Regency
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46799/adv.v4i7.584Keywords:
Infiltration Rate, Infiltration Capacity, Rubber Plant, Oil Palm Plant, Areca Nut PlantAbstract
Ultisols are widely distributed in Indonesia and are commonly utilized for plantation activities, including oil palm, rubber, and areca nut cultivation. However, intensive land-use changes and management practices can affect soil physical properties, particularly infiltration processes, which are essential for regulating water availability, reducing surface runoff, and maintaining soil sustainability. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between soil physical properties and infiltration characteristics of Ultisols under different plantation types in Maro Sebo Village, Jambi Luar Kota Subdistrict, Muaro Jambi Regency. The research employed a survey method with random sampling based on land use types and slope characteristics. Soil samples were collected from oil palm, rubber, and areca nut plantations, while infiltration measurements were conducted using a double-ring infiltrometer. The observed parameters included organic matter content, bulk density, total porosity, soil water content, infiltration rate, and infiltration capacity. Data were analyzed using the Horton infiltration model, independent-sample mean comparison tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that rubber and areca nut plantations had better soil physical conditions than oil palm plantations, as indicated by higher organic matter content, lower bulk density, and greater total porosity. Areca nut plantations exhibited the highest infiltration rate, followed by rubber and oil palm plantations. Regression analysis revealed a strong relationship between soil physical properties and infiltration characteristics, with an average coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.86. This study concluded that vegetation type and soil management practices significantly influenced the infiltration capacity of Ultisols. Therefore, sustainable plantation management practices are required to maintain soil physical quality and enhance water conservation functions.
References
Akinmutimi, A. L., Ogwuegbu, T. U., & Eteng, E. U. (2023). Effect of land use types on selected physical and chemical properties of Ultisols in Umudike, Southeastern Nigeria.
Ali, W., Milinga, A., Luo, T., Khan, M. N., Shah, A., Shehzad, K., Yang, Q., Yang, H., Long, W., & Liu, W. (2025). Rubber plant root properties induce contrasting soil aggregate stability through cohesive force and reduced land degradation risk in southern China. SOIL, 11(2), 507–521.
Austin, U., Surian, D., & Enni, D. (2022). Infiltration and surface runoff in agroforestry and oil palm.
Badan Pusat Statistik. (2021). Statistik perkebunan Indonesia. Badan Pusat Statistik.
Bhat, R., Sujatha, S., Bhavishya, Priya, U. K., Gupta, A., & Uchoi, A. (2024). Arecanut (Areca catechu L.). In Soil health management for plantation crops: Recent advances and new paradigms (pp. 177–206). Springer.
Billing, U. E., Suryadi, & Riduansyah. (2020). Infiltration rate at several land uses in Pak Mayam Village, Ngabang Sub-district, Landak Regency.
Bronstert, A., Niehoff, D., & Schiffler, G. R. (2023). Modelling infiltration and infiltration excess: The importance of fast and local processes. Hydrological Processes, 37(4), e14875.
Hu, A., Huang, D., Duan, Q., Zhou, Y., Liu, G., & Huan, H. (2023). Cover legumes promote the growth of young rubber trees by increasing organic carbon and organic nitrogen content in the soil. Industrial Crops and Products, 197, Article 116640.
Kularathna, K. M., Gamage, D. N., Wijewardana, Y. N. S., & Herath, H. (2024). Effects of conversion of rubber to oil palm plantations on soil properties and hydrological dynamics in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research, 35(3).
Nabayi, A., Teh, C. B. S., Husni, M. H. A., & Sulaiman, Z. (2018). Plant growth, nutrient content and water use of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) seedlings grown using root trainers and different irrigation systems. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 41(1).
Niya, P., Teuku, A., & Hairul, B. (2023). Soil infiltration rate in Ultisol oil palm plantations in Sukatani Village, Juli Sub-district, Bireuen Regency.
Rahmayanti, F., Arifin, M., & Hudaya, R. (2019). Effect of slope class and slope position on tillage layer thickness, organic matter content, Al and Fe in Alfisols in Gunung Sari Village, Tasikmalaya Regency. Agrikultura, 29(3), 136. https://doi.org/10.24198/agrikultura.v29i3.22721
Rifco, R. F., Donny, H., & Andre, P. H. (2022). Study of the effect of soil physical properties on infiltration rate in agricultural land.
Rossie, W., & Rinto, M. (2024). Physical characteristics of Ultisol on land use in Lumut Village, Toba Sub-district, Sanggau Regency. Jurnal Pedontropika: Journal of Soil Science and Land Resources, 10(1), 27–38.
Saengwilai, P. J., Bootti, P., & Klinnawee, L. (2023). Responses of rubber tree seedlings (Hevea brasiliensis) to phosphorus deficient soils. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 69(2), 78–87.
Sari, R. P. (2020). Effect of planting patterns on soil infiltration rate in oil palm plantations. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 20(1), 45–56.
Seidel, E. (2018). Processes of soil infiltration and water retention and strategies to increase their capacity. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International.
Sung, C. T. B., Ishak, C. F., Abdullah, R., Othman, R., Panhwar, Q. A., & Aziz, M. M. A. (2017). Soil properties (physical, chemical, biological, mechanical). In Soils of Malaysia (Vol. 22, pp. 103–154).
Vrignon-Brenas, S., Gay, F., Ricard, S., Snoeck, D., Perron, T., Mareschal, L., Laclau, J.-P., Gohet, É., & Malagoli, P. (2019). Nutrient management of immature rubber plantations: A review. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 39(1), Article 11.
Yasinta, Rossie, W. N., & Rinto, M. (2024). Physical characteristics of Ultisol on several land uses in Lumut Village, Toba Sub-district, Sanggau Regency. Jurnal Pedontropika: Journal of Soil Science and Land Resources, 10(1), 27–38.
Zewide, I. (2021). Review paper on effect of natural condition on soil infiltration. Chemistry, 7(1), 34–41.
