Unravelling self-incompatibility and polliniser requirements in ‘Musang King’ durian for enhanced cultivation practices

Muhammad Afiq T. A., . and Mohd Musanif G., . and Ahmad Norhisyam A., . and Wan Mohd Reza Ikwan W. H., . and Mohamad Fikkri A. H., . and Mohd Asrul S., . and Nor Hazlina M. S., . (2024) Unravelling self-incompatibility and polliniser requirements in ‘Musang King’ durian for enhanced cultivation practices. Pertanika Journal Tropical Agricultural Science (Malaysia), 52 (2). 67 -72. ISSN 1511-3701

The objective of this study was to study the ‘Musang King’ durian (Durio zibethinus) variety’s self-incompatibility status. The study was conducted in Parit Sulong, Batu Pahat, Johor. The first experimental phase used four pollination treatments (open pollination, assisted self-pollination, cross-pollination with ‘D24’ pollen and autonomous autogamy). The second phase introduced supplementary pollens ‘D190’ and ‘D200’. The fruit set was closely monitored for 12 weeks after pollination. Data were analysed using SAS 9.4 software. The study found that cross-pollination significantly improved the fruit set rate. The average fruit set for cross-pollination with ‘D24’ was 36.24% at 12 weeks after pollination in the first experiment compared to no fruit setting for assisted self-pollination. A lower fruit set was produced during the second phase of the study using ‘D24’, ‘D190’ and ‘D200’ pollens, while no fruit set was observed for assisted self-pollination. The study highlighted the importance of selecting compatible varieties as pollen sources for successful pollination and affirmed the need for multi-variety planting systems in ‘Musang King’ cultivation.

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to study the ‘Musang King’ durian (Durio zibethinus) variety’s self-incompatibility status. The study was conducted in Parit Sulong, Batu Pahat, Johor. The first experimental phase used four pollination treatments (open pollination, assisted self-pollination, cross-pollination with ‘D24’ pollen and autonomous autogamy). The second phase introduced supplementary pollens ‘D190’ and ‘D200’. The fruit set was closely monitored for 12 weeks after pollination. Data were analysed using SAS 9.4 software. The study found that cross-pollination significantly improved the fruit set rate. The average fruit set for cross-pollination with ‘D24’ was 36.24% at 12 weeks after pollination in the first experiment compared to no fruit setting for assisted self-pollination. A lower fruit set was produced during the second phase of the study using ‘D24’, ‘D190’ and ‘D200’ pollens, while no fruit set was observed for assisted self-pollination. The study highlighted the importance of selecting compatible varieties as pollen sources for successful pollination and affirmed the need for multi-variety planting systems in ‘Musang King’ cultivation.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	durians
AGROVOC Term:	pollination
AGROVOC Term:	cultivation
AGROVOC Term:	cross-pollination
AGROVOC Term:	pollen
AGROVOC Term:	varieties
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2026 04:44
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2026 04:44
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3547

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