Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
Application of P fertiliser is essential to achieve optimal oil palm yield production throughout Sumatra. Two trials were carried out in Sumatra, one in the north on a typical acid volcanic soil dominated by rhyolite and the other in the south on a representative acid volcanic/sedimentary soil dominated by dacite, to determine the most suitable P fertiliser type in these locations. The trials […]
Recurrent cycles of inbreeding (self or sib crosses) have been commonly used in conventional breeding to produce highly homozygous lines in a range of crop species. Thirty-two Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) markers were involved in assessing the homozygosity of 23 oil palm Single Seed Descent (SSD) programmes which involved 509 parents. From the complete genotype […]
Genetic studies in oil palm have been impeded by its long breeding cycle and requirement for large tracts of land for field planting. The application of genomics tools provides an opportunity to overcome these constraints and move forward from the phenotype-driven research that had been the focus previously. In order to develop these tools, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and its partners […]
In view of it’s high water solubility and rapid nutrient availability, kieserite is often used for correcting magnesium (Mg) deficiency in oil palm. However, the same characteristics makes it prone to higher losses in sites with sandy soils, hilly topography or high rainfall. Under such conditions, a less water soluble but equally effective Mg fertiliser […]
Remote Sensing (RS) technology has come a long way in assisting the oil palm plantations to increase productivity while simplifying tedious and laborious field work. Utilising the highly accurate RS data like Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IFSAR) is one of those ways. In this paper, the IFSAR data is used to assist in the identification […]
The choice of fertiliser recommended and applied in the oil palm estates has significant impact on the production of fresh fruit bunches (FFB). While it has been established that more application rounds at lower dosages is more efficient for nutrient uptake for the oil palms, it is not practical on the ground for the planters […]
This article discusses on derivation of oil palm fertiliser formulation based on nutrient budget in Sabah mineral soils. The balanced compound fertiliser with N:11%, P2O5:6%, K2O: 22%, MgO: 2% and B2O3: 0.5% were fortified with organic matter and premium grade trace elements. This formulation would enhance the nutrient uptake and thus improving productivity of oil […]
Fertiliser application practices to increase oil palm productivity have been discussed extensively in many forums. This article investigates how to increase the efficiency of fertiliser use in oil palm plantations so as to contribute towards the saving of fertiliser inputs and to ensure maximum returns. Application of organic fertiliser alone was unable to produce high […]
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. elaeidis (Foe) is a pathogenic fungus that causes vascular wilt in oil palm. The disease is prevalent in African oil palm plantations, causing devastating losses. Oil palm seeds are used in global breeding programmes, and have recently been shown to be highly contaminated with Foe, with 3% of all Foe-infected seedlings […]
Malaysia is currently experiencing a labour shortage of labours in oil palm plantations, estimated to account for 46% of the total industrial workforce. At present, efforts are being made to increase the productivity of workers by utilising a wide range of intensive mechanisation technologies. Laser technology is a new approach as a tool for oil […]