Pengembangan Model Pertanian Berkelanjutan Melalui Pola Tumpang Sari Ubi Jalar Cilembu-Legum: Kajian Terhadap Organoleptik dan Produktivitas Pada Beragam Agroekosistem
Development of a Sustainable Agricultural Model Through the Cilembu Sweet Potato-Legumes Intercropping Pattern: A Study of Organoleptic and Productivity in Various Agroecosystems
Abstract
In Indonesia has a diverse agroecosystem that plays a crucial role as biological and physical capital for sustainable agriculture. Cilembu sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a superior commodity with high economic value, characterized by its distinctive sweet taste, caramel aroma, and soft texture. The main challenge in its cultivation is maintaining productivity and organoleptic quality sustainably. This study reviews the literature on legume intercropping strategies (peanuts, soybeans, sengon, lamtoro) to increase productivity, organoleptic quality, and appetite under various soil-climate conditions. One strategy is an intercropping system with nitrogen-fixing legumes, which not only improves sweet potato growth and yield but also improves land use efficiency, soil fertility, and ecosystem sustainability. Organic fertilization integrated with legume residues improves nitrogen and potassium availability, thus supporting sugar accumulation, tuber aroma, and texture. The effectiveness of this system is strongly influenced by agroecosystem suitability, including soil type and texture, elevation, temperature, and rainfall patterns. A site-specific approach is needed to maximize plant interactions, nutrient balance, and organoleptic quality. Standardized productivity and organoleptic quality assessments are essential to ensure that ecological intensification through intercropping and organic fertilization results in a productive, environmentally friendly agricultural system that maintains the unique honey flavor of Cilembu sweet potatoes.
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