Yield potential of D x P planting material oil palm in Indonesia

Lubis Adlin U., . (1992) Yield potential of D x P planting material oil palm in Indonesia. [Proceedings Paper]

The breeding of oil palm and production of planting materials in Indonesia started at Marihat Baris in 1915 and were later developed by other companies. The unprofitable situation from World War II up to 1970 had however severely influenced the breeding programme. Following various changes subsequently there are at present three oil palm breeding centers in Indonesia which at the same time function as central sources for plant materials. They are Research Centre for Estate Crop - Marihat RCEC-Marihat Research Centre for Estate Crop - Medan RCEC-MEDAN and SOCFINDO. DxP crosses were already being tested since 1949 and have shown good results and all estates have planted 100 percent DxP since 1971. Deli Duras are used as mother palms for the DxP. For pisiferas Ex 5 H 5 SP 540 M 424 M 968 etc. and introductions between 1973-1975 by RCEC-Marihat and SOCFINDO for example descendants of La Me Yangambi NIFOR etc. are used. Depending on land suitability the DxP crosses can give an average yield of about 5-6 tons of oil/ha/year and at peak yields 8-12 years old between 6/5 to 7.7 tons. Because of several problems in most parts of most estates this yield potential has not been achieved yet although some were able to achieve that yield. The Reciprocal Recurrent Selection II RRS II programme that is still in progress at RCEC-Marihat could increase the yield potential by 15-20 percents. It is known that in the best DxP cross the variation for yield is still very high. Hence it is possible to select ortets for tissue culture. To reach this high yield potential in the field optimum field conditions have to be attained for example by reducing the effects of dry seasons eliminating diseases and pests proper balanced manuring accurate harvesting proper administration etc.

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The breeding of oil palm and production of planting materials in Indonesia started at Marihat Baris in 1915 and were later developed by other companies. The unprofitable situation from World War II up to 1970 had however severely influenced the breeding programme. Following various changes subsequently there are at present three oil palm breeding centers in Indonesia which at the same time function as central sources for plant materials. They are Research Centre for Estate Crop - Marihat RCEC-Marihat Research Centre for Estate Crop - Medan RCEC-MEDAN and SOCFINDO. DxP crosses were already being tested since 1949 and have shown good results and all estates have planted 100 percent DxP since 1971. Deli Duras are used as mother palms for the DxP. For pisiferas Ex 5 H 5 SP 540 M 424 M 968 etc. and introductions between 1973-1975 by RCEC-Marihat and SOCFINDO for example descendants of La Me Yangambi NIFOR etc. are used. Depending on land suitability the DxP crosses can give an average yield of about 5-6 tons of oil/ha/year and at peak yields 8-12 years old between 6/5 to 7.7 tons. Because of several problems in most parts of most estates this yield potential has not been achieved yet although some were able to achieve that yield. The Reciprocal Recurrent Selection II RRS II programme that is still in progress at RCEC-Marihat could increase the yield potential by 15-20 percents. It is known that in the best DxP cross the variation for yield is still very high. Hence it is possible to select ortets for tissue culture. To reach this high yield potential in the field optimum field conditions have to be attained for example by reducing the effects of dry seasons eliminating diseases and pests proper balanced manuring accurate harvesting proper administration etc.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	3 tables 7 ref. Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	ELAEIS GUINEENSIS
AGROVOC Term:	RENDIMIENTO DE CULTIVOS
AGROVOC Term:	INDONESIA
AGROVOC Term:	FITOMEJORAMIENTO
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:26
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14970

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