Effects of empty fruit bunches application on oil palm root distribution, proliferation and nutrient uptake

Fertilizer losses due to environmental factors and doubt about the amount of fertilizers applied actually taken up by the palm increases the cost of Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) production. This study investigates the use of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) to better manage oil palm roots so that more nutrients f...

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Main Author: Liew, Voon Kheong
Format: Thesis
Language:English
English
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/4724/1/FP_2008_20.pdf