Effects of soil amendments on growth and yield of coconut (Cocos Nucifera) on coastal bris soil

Khairol Ismail, . and Mohammad Asyraf Husin, . and Hanim Ahmad, . (2022) Effects of soil amendments on growth and yield of coconut (Cocos Nucifera) on coastal bris soil. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (Malaysia), 12. pp. 64-70. ISSN 2462-1757

The study was conducted to determine the influence of organic soil amendments on the development and yield of coconut plants to create a fertilizer mixture that promotes plant productivity. The experiment was conducted on Ceylon tall coconuts in MARDI Cherating, Pahang, with the soil being Beach Ridges Interspersed with Swale (BRIS). The organic soil amendment was made from coconut fronds (CF) and empty fruit bunches (EFB), which were air-dried and carbonized in a stainless steel-fabricated kiln. T1 (Control @ NPK only), T2 (CF 3.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T3 (CF 6.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T4 (CF 9.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T5 (EFB 3.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T6 (EFB 6.0kg/plant + 4.5The palm's vegetative growth data (stem height, stem diameter, stem parameter, frond number, and frond length) was recorded for the difference between before and after treatment applications over a two-year period. Measurements of yield parameters, viz., fruit weight, nut weight, husk weight, water volume, fruit perimeter, fruit length, flesh thickness, and the number of nuts increased every 2 months. The findings also showed that outstanding plant growth and yields were influenced by various organic soil amendment kinds and rates per palm. T6 denotes the most significant stem height reading. The number of fronds, the diameter of the stem, and the perimeter of the stem were calculated using the characteristics that were shown to be the most important at T3. The maximum number of fronds was found at T4. T3 had the largest percentage of nuts increased, flesh thickness, and fruit parameters. The T6 treatment has the best results in terms of fruit length, water volume, fruit weight, and husk weight. More field trials are needed to evaluate the link between the quantity of organic soil amendment and the varied levels of NPK delivery in inducing nutrient availability and soil microbial activity in marginal soil.

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Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the influence of organic soil amendments on the development and yield of coconut plants to create a fertilizer mixture that promotes plant productivity. The experiment was conducted on Ceylon tall coconuts in MARDI Cherating, Pahang, with the soil being Beach Ridges Interspersed with Swale (BRIS). The organic soil amendment was made from coconut fronds (CF) and empty fruit bunches (EFB), which were air-dried and carbonized in a stainless steel-fabricated kiln. T1 (Control @ NPK only), T2 (CF 3.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T3 (CF 6.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T4 (CF 9.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T5 (EFB 3.0kg/plant + 4.5 kg/plant of NPK), T6 (EFB 6.0kg/plant + 4.5The palm's vegetative growth data (stem height, stem diameter, stem parameter, frond number, and frond length) was recorded for the difference between before and after treatment applications over a two-year period. Measurements of yield parameters, viz., fruit weight, nut weight, husk weight, water volume, fruit perimeter, fruit length, flesh thickness, and the number of nuts increased every 2 months. The findings also showed that outstanding plant growth and yields were influenced by various organic soil amendment kinds and rates per palm. T6 denotes the most significant stem height reading. The number of fronds, the diameter of the stem, and the perimeter of the stem were calculated using the characteristics that were shown to be the most important at T3. The maximum number of fronds was found at T4. T3 had the largest percentage of nuts increased, flesh thickness, and fruit parameters. The T6 treatment has the best results in terms of fruit length, water volume, fruit weight, and husk weight. More field trials are needed to evaluate the link between the quantity of organic soil amendment and the varied levels of NPK delivery in inducing nutrient availability and soil microbial activity in marginal soil.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	coconuts
AGROVOC Term:	soil amendments
AGROVOC Term:	coastal soils
AGROVOC Term:	plant growth
AGROVOC Term:	yields
AGROVOC Term:	fertilization
AGROVOC Term:	organic matter
AGROVOC Term:	NPK fertilizers
AGROVOC Term:	fruit weight
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	19 May 2026 07:58
Last Modified:	19 May 2026 07:58
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3903

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