The Growth Enhancement in Three Arabica Coffee Clones by Frequent Watering in Seedling Stage

Coffee cultivation in Indonesia generally only relies on rainfall as a source of water. Drought that occurs the dry season inhibits growth, reduces yields, and even death plants. Not all plants are equally resistant to drought conditions. Drought-resistant coffee clones usually develop several resistance mechanisms, including formation specific compounds protect cells tissues from damage caused by stress. Therefore, objective this study was investigate influence watering interval seedling growth three Arabica coffee. This used applying intervals every two, four six days first factor second factor, namely Andungsari 2K, S 795, 1. The experimental design factorial completely randomized where treatment combination had replications. nursery lasted for months. Results obtained demonstrated 2K clone best values observed variables. Number stomata, leaf thickness, fresh root weight, weight were larger clone, meanwhile number, stem diameter, leaves clone. showed there an interaction between plant growth. Treatment significantly affect number especially clone.