PROSPECTS OF SAGO PALM AND CULTIVATION DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY

Fendri Ahmad

Anggota MASSI (Masyarakat Sagu Indonesia), Kampus IPB Dramaga Bogor Jawa Barat

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ABSTRACT

Sago (Metroxylon spp.) is a potential crop to be developed. Sago plants have a very high starch content. One individual sago plant can produce 200-400 kg of dry starch, some even reach 800 kg. Sago starch can be used as the main food source, non-food industry, energy material, food industry and animal feed. To maintain sustainability, balance and increase sago productivity, sago cultivation activities are carried out. These activities include agronomic measures, suitability of plant growth and the influence of environmental factors. Sago is also an environmental protection plant, growing well on peatlands without excessive drainage.

Key words : Sago, Food, Starch, Cultivation, Productivity.

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