Analysis Of Rice Growth And Yield (Oryza Sativa) Using The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Method

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect  of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method on the growth and yield of rice plants (Oryza sativa) compared to conventional cultivation methods. The SRI method is a cultivation approach that prioritizes water use efficiency, single planting of young seedlings, wide planting distances, and organic soil management. The research was carried out in irrigated rice fields for one planting season using the Inpari 32 variety. The observed parameters included plant height, number of productive saplings, number of panicles, and harvested dry grain yield per hectare. The results showed that the application of the SRI method significantly increased vegetative growth and plant productivity compared to conventional methods. Plants cultivated using the SRI method have a higher plant height and number of saplings, and produce higher dry grain. These findings show that SRI is a more efficient, environmentally friendly, and potentially increasing food security through increasing rice production.