| dc.description.abstract | Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) is a palm species widely utilized in Indonesia
as a source of sap, starch, fiber, and fruit, while also playing an important
ecological and economic role. This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate, plant
health, and morphological characteristics of the Bali variety of sugar palm at seven
years old in Durin Tonggal Village, Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.
The research was conducted from September to December 2024 using a survey
method with purposive sampling across five plots. Observed parameters included
survival rate, plant health, stem height, number of leaves, stem diameter, crown
diameter, frond length, leaflet number, and leaflet length. Data were analyzed
descriptively, with Pearson correlation, PCA, and dendrogram clustering applied.
The results showed an average survival rate of 96.2% (very high) and plant health
of 74.82% (fair to good), with a positive correlation (r=0.65) between both
variables. Morphological traits varied among plots, and multivariate analysis
grouped the plants into two main clusters. These findings indicate that the Bali
variety has strong potential as a superior cultivar due to its high adaptability,
relatively stable health condition, and phenotypic diversity that can be utilized for
selecting promising genotypes. | en_US |
