Composting of EFB of oil palm and their uses in plantations


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Lim Kim Huan, . (1991) Composting of EFB of oil palm and their uses in plantations. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Use of empty fruit bunches EFB of oil palm for direct field mulching is problematic due to their weight and volume and difficult distribution during rainy seasons. Composting of EFB with various additives for a period of about 3 months gave significant volume and weight deduction. Nursery trials on applying the sludge treated EFB compost on selected ornamental plants cocoa and oil palm seedlings was able to offset about half the normal rate of fertilizers with adverse effects.


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Abstract

Use of empty fruit bunches EFB of oil palm for direct field mulching is problematic due to their weight and volume and difficult distribution during rainy seasons. Composting of EFB with various additives for a period of about 3 months gave significant volume and weight deduction. Nursery trials on applying the sludge treated EFB compost on selected ornamental plants cocoa and oil palm seedlings was able to offset about half the normal rate of fertilizers with adverse effects.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 2 tables; 4 ref. Summaries En Received 1992. KM
AGROVOC Term: DESECHOS AGRICOLAS
AGROVOC Term: ELABORACION DEL COMPOST
AGROVOC Term: COMPOST
AGROVOC Term: PALMAS OLEAGINOSAS
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14822

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