Utilization of sugar palm (Arenga pinnata Merr) by the communities around the PT Toba Pulp Lestari. Issue 3 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Azhar, I; Nasution, Z; Delvian, ; Agussabti, ; Aulin, F R; Sembiring, M R
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 782:Issue 3(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/782/3/032017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Sugar Palm plants are multifunctional plants, with all parts of the plant that can be used for human survival. The palm tree is one of the balancing plants for the ecosystem and rural ecology. The purpose of this study was to determine the utilization of sugar palm ( Arenga pinnata ) plants and production process of sugar palm carried out by the community live around the area of PT. Toba Pulp Lestari. Observation and data collection were made with interview and questionnaires to the respondents. The results revealed that the most common use the utilization of sugar palm ( Arenga pinnata ) by the community around the PT Toba Pulp Lestari area was to produce palm wine, so-called tuak, through tapping techniques and traditional fermentation process. Another use that is seek by the community is to harvesting fruit and palm fibre which provide additional income for them. The utilization of palm sugar has the potential to provide economic added value to the community accompanied by proper cultivation and appropriate processing of yields due to high demand of sugar palm derivative products.