Potensi Varitas Lokal dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Bibit Rambutan di Aceh: Kajian Terhadap Morfologi Bibit pada Stadia Awal Pertumbuhan

The growth of three rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) varieties, Glu, Nona and Balerang were
evaluated at the agricultural experimental station of Syiah Kuala University, Darussalam Banda Aceh
used Randomized Complete Design with 9 replications. The seeds were collected from a community
plantation in Padang Tiji District. The growth parameters measured were seedling height, stem diameter,
leaf area, fresh weight of seedlings, dry weight of seedlings, root length, root number, and root weight.
Measurements were made at 30, 45, 60 and 75 days after planting. Analysis of variance and least
significant difference tests were used to analyze the growth data. Results show that Glu variety had
greater diameter growth, dry weight biomass, number of fine roots and leaves area then other varieties;
supporting local beliefs and practice that Glu is a better rootstock.