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Loo P. C. P., . and Tor L. G., . and Wagner G., . (2009) Borates in micronutrient fertilizers for sustainable palm oil production. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Boron is an essential micronutrient for all plants -including oil palm -and is vital to their growth and development. Without sufficient boron plant fertilization seeding and fruiting are not possible. Boron deficiency in oil palm lead to deformed fronds as well as drastic reductions in yields. Research has shown that the use of borate fertilizers can increase palm yields by more than 20 percent per hectare and improve pest and disease resistance. Continued world population growth will increase the demand for food and biofuels. These trends -combined with evolving dietary standards and more stringent climate change legislation -require more efficient land use farming practices and fertilizer usage. Borates and other fertilizers will play a critical role in helping the agriculture industry meet these demands. In this era of food versus fuel debates and biodiversity impact concerns the use of borate fertilizers contributes to all elements of a sustainable agriculture program by increasing production and profitability while reducing environmental impacts.
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Abstract
Boron is an essential micronutrient for all plants -including oil palm -and is vital to their growth and development. Without sufficient boron plant fertilization seeding and fruiting are not possible. Boron deficiency in oil palm lead to deformed fronds as well as drastic reductions in yields. Research has shown that the use of borate fertilizers can increase palm yields by more than 20 percent per hectare and improve pest and disease resistance. Continued world population growth will increase the demand for food and biofuels. These trends -combined with evolving dietary standards and more stringent climate change legislation -require more efficient land use farming practices and fertilizer usage. Borates and other fertilizers will play a critical role in helping the agriculture industry meet these demands. In this era of food versus fuel debates and biodiversity impact concerns the use of borate fertilizers contributes to all elements of a sustainable agriculture program by increasing production and profitability while reducing environmental impacts.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP 684 P3 161 2009 vol. 2 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Borates |
| AGROVOC Term: | Micronutrient fertilizers |
| AGROVOC Term: | Palm oils |
| AGROVOC Term: | Fertilization |
| AGROVOC Term: | Boron |
| AGROVOC Term: | Nutrients |
| AGROVOC Term: | Research |
| AGROVOC Term: | Growth |
| AGROVOC Term: | Crop yield |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sustainable development |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12547 |
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