Physical and Chemical Properties of Different Portions of Oil Palm Trunk

Author(s):  
Nurrohana Ahmad ◽  
Jamaludin Kasim ◽  
Nor Yuziah Mohd Yunus ◽  
Junaiza Ahmad Zaki ◽  
Ainul Munirah
2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Taufik Ristumoyo Rambe ◽  
Adiwirman ◽  
Wawan

The first problem faced in cultivating oil palm is the procurement of seeds. Ultisol soil when used for breeding media has several problems such as having a wet saturation of less than 35% at a depth of 125 cm below the upper limit of the argillic horizon.  Ultisol has an acidity level of less than 5.5, low to moderate organic matter and low nutrition. The addition of organic material such as the LCC Mucuna bracteata compost is highly recommended because it will improve the physical, biological, and chemical properties of the soil, so that it increases the availability of nutrients in the soil to be optimal. This study aims to determine the effect of LCC mucuna bracteata compost on ultisol soil medium and determine the dosage/dose of LCC Mucuna Bracteata compost which provides the best growth of oil palm seedlings (Elaeis guineensis Jacq). This research was carried out experimentally with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), consisting of 5 treatments and 4 replications. The results of this study indicate that distributing doses of 400 g/8 kg of soil improved the physical and chemical properties of the soil and the vegetative growth of oil palm seeds.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-94
Author(s):  
Edy Sigit Sutarta ◽  
Winarna ◽  
Muhammad Arif Yusuf

The effectiveness of fertilization could be influenced by the type of fertilizer and the rightmethod. There are several methods of fertilization, such as fertilizer applied in pockets andscattered. Relations fertilization method with root distribution of oil palm plantations andnutrients in the soil need to be known, so it can be determined in a more effective method offertilization for oil palm plantations. The observation was performed 1 year after application,includes observation of the soil (physical and chemical properties) and the observation of theroot (primary root, secondary, tertiary). Examples of soil and roots were taken at depths of00-20 cm, 20-40 cm, 40-60 cm, 60-80 cm, and 80-100 cm at a distance of 50 cm, 100 cm,150 cm, 200 cm, 250 cm, 300 cm, 350 cm, 400 cm from the base of the stem. The resultsshowed that the distribution of nutrients in the soil surface is greater than the layerunderneath and root production decreased due to lower soil layers.


1966 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
W. Iwanowska

In connection with the spectrophotometric study of population-type characteristics of various kinds of stars, a statistical analysis of kinematical and distribution parameters of the same stars is performed at the Toruń Observatory. This has a twofold purpose: first, to provide a practical guide in selecting stars for observing programmes, second, to contribute to the understanding of relations existing between the physical and chemical properties of stars and their kinematics and distribution in the Galaxy.


2017 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Berta Ratilla ◽  
Loreme Cagande ◽  
Othello Capuno

Organic farming is one of the management strategies that improve productivity of marginal uplands. The study aimed to: (1) evaluate effects of various organic-based fertilizers on the growth and yield of corn; (2) determine the appropriate combination for optimum yield; and (3) assess changes on the soil physical and chemical properties. Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design, with 3 replications and 7 treatments, namely; T0=(0-0-0); T1=1t ha-1 Evans + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T2=t ha-1 Wellgrow + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T3=15t ha-1 chicken dung; T4=10t ha-1 chicken dung + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1; T5=15t ha-1 Vermicast; and T6=10t ha-1 Vermicast + 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1. Application of organic-based fertilizers with or without inorganic fertilizers promoted growth of corn than the control. But due to high infestation of corn silk beetle(Monolepta bifasciata Horns), its grain yield was greatly affected. In the second cropping, except for Evans, any of these fertilizers applied alone or combined with 45-30-30kg N, P2O5, K2O ha-1 appeared appropriate in increasing corn earyield. Soil physical and chemical properties changed with addition of organic fertilizers. While bulk density decreased irrespective of treatments, pH, total N, available P and exchangeable K generally increased more with chicken dung application.


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