Post-Transplant Adaptation Failure of Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea L.) Under Nutrient Deficiency and Environmental Stress Conditions

Lita Nasution; Riduan Sembiring; Ebin Hagata Pinem; Ersentabi Br Sembiring; Preti Sinta; Ananda Tia Arfani

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v5i5.88

Authors

Lita Nasution Universitas Quality
Riduan Sembiring Universitas Quality
Ebin Hagata Pinem Universitas Quality
Ersentabi Br Sembiring Universitas Quality
Preti Sinta Universitas Quality
Ananda Tia Arfani Universitas Quality

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v5i5.88

Keywords:

Adaptation Failure, Environmental Stress, Nutrient Deficiency, Plant Adaptation, Post-Transplant

Abstract

This study evaluated the post-transplant adaptation failure of Mustard greens under nutrient deficiency and environmental stress conditions. The experiment was conducted from January to March 2026 using an experimental approach with four weeks of growth observation. Treatments consisted of liquid organic fertilizer application and a control without fertilizer. Observed parameters included plant height, stem length, leaf size, leaf number, physiological symptoms, and survival rate. The results showed that liquid organic fertilizer improved early vegetative growth; however, it was unable to maintain plant survival until the end of the observation period due to the combined effects of extreme temperature, unstable humidity, and pest attack. The findings confirm that plant adaptation failure is strongly influenced by the interaction between nutrient deficiency and environmental stress, indicating the need for adaptive cultivation management under climate change conditions.

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