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Kamarudzaman A., . and Azman M. Y., . and Mohd Hashim T., . (1997) Enriched pelletised compost: an organic-based fertilizer for nursery manuring. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The concern and awareness on the environment impact of inorganic fertilizer use have encouraged the plantation industry to have a look at organic-based fertilizers. One of these is the Enriched Pelletised Compost EPC developed by Golden Hope Plantations Berhad. An evaluation on its effect on oil palm seedlings was carried out. It consisted of seven treatments laid in randomized complete block design replicated four times with 20 seedlings per treatment plot. The vegetative growth was found to be comparable for all treatments. Seedlings receiving EPC showed higher P and Mg levels in the rachis compared with those receiving inorganic fertilizer. They also produced more roots which were uniformly distributed. The relative growth rate R subscript 4 relative leaf area growth rate R subscript a leaf area ratio F net assimilation rate E subscript A and root to shoot ratio for all treatments were also found to be comparable. Manuring with EPC was found to be comparatively cheaper than normal manuring practice becaause of lesser application rounds involved.
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Abstract
The concern and awareness on the environment impact of inorganic fertilizer use have encouraged the plantation industry to have a look at organic-based fertilizers. One of these is the Enriched Pelletised Compost EPC developed by Golden Hope Plantations Berhad. An evaluation on its effect on oil palm seedlings was carried out. It consisted of seven treatments laid in randomized complete block design replicated four times with 20 seedlings per treatment plot. The vegetative growth was found to be comparable for all treatments. Seedlings receiving EPC showed higher P and Mg levels in the rachis compared with those receiving inorganic fertilizer. They also produced more roots which were uniformly distributed. The relative growth rate R subscript 4 relative leaf area growth rate R subscript a leaf area ratio F net assimilation rate E subscript A and root to shoot ratio for all treatments were also found to be comparable. Manuring with EPC was found to be comparatively cheaper than normal manuring practice becaause of lesser application rounds involved.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| AGROVOC Term: | ELAEIS GUINEENSIS |
| AGROVOC Term: | OIL PALMS |
| AGROVOC Term: | COMPOSTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | BIOFERTILIZERS |
| AGROVOC Term: | ORGANIC FERTILIZERS |
| AGROVOC Term: | PELLETS |
| AGROVOC Term: | FERTILIZER APPLICATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | GROWTH RATE |
| AGROVOC Term: | ROOTS |
| AGROVOC Term: | ROOTING |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16215 |
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