Effects of different fertilizers on growth performance of Aquilaria microcarpa baill. in Belaga Sarawak

Lepun P, . and Khairulmazmi A., . and Nor Azizah Binti Jamil, . (2011) Effects of different fertilizers on growth performance of Aquilaria microcarpa baill. in Belaga Sarawak. [Proceedings Paper]

Karas Aquilaria microcarpa Baill. is one of wild potential plant species planted in Sarawak since the 2000 because of its high economic value. The Sarawak government is encouraging local people to cultivate Karas even though there is no clear guideline provided on the agronomic aspects. Therefore this study was conducted to analyse the most suitable amount of fertilizer application for A. microcarpa plant. The two variables measured in this study were height and diameter at one feet height aboveground. After two years of observation results showed that the most suitable amount of fertilizer application was 200 g/plant. All fertilizers tested in this study showed no significant difference P0.05 on plant growth performance. The impact of this research output could reduce cost of fertilizer by applying the appropriate rate in order to obtain high yield agar wood products.

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Karas Aquilaria microcarpa Baill. is one of wild potential plant species planted in Sarawak since the 2000 because of its high economic value. The Sarawak government is encouraging local people to cultivate Karas even though there is no clear guideline provided on the agronomic aspects. Therefore this study was conducted to analyse the most suitable amount of fertilizer application for A. microcarpa plant. The two variables measured in this study were height and diameter at one feet height aboveground. After two years of observation results showed that the most suitable amount of fertilizer application was 200 g/plant. All fertilizers tested in this study showed no significant difference P0.05 on plant growth performance. The impact of this research output could reduce cost of fertilizer by applying the appropriate rate in order to obtain high yield agar wood products.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	5 ref. QH 541.5 R27 I61 2011
AGROVOC Term:	Thymelaeaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Fertilizers
AGROVOC Term:	Species
AGROVOC Term:	Cultivated plants
AGROVOC Term:	Wood products
AGROVOC Term:	Sarawak
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11621

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