Showing 10 news out of 16


Soil pH and Plant Nutrient Availability

Soil pH is the measure of a soil's acidity or alkalinity. It is a critical factor in determining the health and productivity of plants including the oil palm. Soil pH plays an important role in regula...

06

Nov

Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes: Benefits to Crops and the Soil

Plant Growth-Promoting Microbes (PGPMs), also known as Beneficial Soil Microbes (BSMs), consist of a diverse group of beneficial bacteria and fungi living in the soil. These microbes colonize the root...

05

Sep

Magnesium, an overlooked nutrient for oil palm

Most oil palm growers are familiar with the primary nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, known collectively as NPK. One nutrient that is sometimes overlooked but is still very important for...

17

Jul

The Role of Potassium Nutrition in Oil Palm

Most oil palm growers know and appreciate the importance of potassium (K) in ensuring good fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yields. Without sufficient K, oil palm yields suffer and bunch size is reduced. In fa...

23

Jun

Why Phosphorus is Vital for Optimal Oil Palm Growth and Yield

Phosphorus is an essential macronutrient for plants, and it plays a vital role in several physiological processes, including energy transfer, photosynthesis, cell division, and respiration. In oil pal...

03

May

Unlocking the Potential of Your Oil Palm Trees: The Vital Role of Boron in Growth and Development

Boron is a micronutrient that is essential for the growth and development of oil palm trees. It plays a vital role in various physiological processes, including cell wall formation, membrane stability...

29

Mar

Boosting Oil Palm Yields: The Importance of Nitrogen Management

Nitrogen is an essential macronutrient that plays a critical role in the growth and development of oil palm trees. It is a key component of proteins, chlorophyll, nucleic acids, and other important mo...

22

Feb

All you need to know about surface runoff

What is surface runoff?Surface runoff is rainwater that cannot enter again into the soil or basin and eventually flows directly into the riverA scenario of surface runoff in oil palm plantation S...

25

Jan

Understanding Fertilizer Formulation

  A better understanding of fertilizer formulation is crucial in achieving higher crop yields. It is the first step that everyone should understand before purchasing any fertilizer. Fertilizers...

16

Dec

SLOW RELEASED FERTILIZER VS CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZER

Nutrient management is closely associated with fertilizer type, application rate, application time, and application placement. This article focuses on selecting the right fertilizer to enhance profita...

11

Nov