Fertigasi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
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A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A modern agricultural technique combining “fertilization” and “irrigation” processes into a single system. This method distributes nutrient solutions or minerals directly to plant roots through drip systems or scheduled watering to improve maintenance efficiency and optimize growth.
Synonyms & Variants
hidroponik
A soil-less plant cultivation system that often utilizes fertigation techniques for nutrition.
irigasi tetes
The distribution method most commonly used in fertigation
pemupukan cair
The process of providing plant nutrients in liquid form through water media.
pengocoran
Traditional term often considered the manual version of fertigation
pemupukan irigasi
Literal description of the fertigation process
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is a technical agricultural expression borrowed from the English word fertigation. The etymology stems from a portmanteau of fertilization and irrigation. In the Indonesian context, it is commonly used in modern farming or hydroponics discussions. It refers to the efficiency of nutrient distribution carried out automatically or semi-automatically to save labor and water resources.
Real-world Usage
Sistem fertigasi otomatis ini mampu meningkatkan efisiensi pendistribusian nutrisi pada tanaman perkebunan tersebut.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.