scholarly journals Congo Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus densities in oil palm plantation, agroforestry mosaic and protected forest in Southwest Cameroon*

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
SASCHA DUEKER ◽  
DENIS KUPSCH ◽  
SERGE KADIRI BOBO ◽  
ECKHARD W. HEYMANN ◽  
MATTHIAS WALTERT
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Primary Forest ◽  
Psittacus Erithacus ◽  
Distance Analysis ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
Industrial Oil ◽  
Grey Parrot

SummaryThe Congo Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus has experienced a severe population breakdown in recent decades. The rainforests of the Korup region in Southwest Cameroon may harbour a large population of this species, but density and population estimates from this area remain controversial. Before the 2016 breeding season, we surveyed Grey Parrots along transects (621.1 km survey effort) in three adjacent landscape types: primary forest in Korup National Park (KNP), smallholder agroforestry matrix (AFM), and industrial oil palm plantation (OPP). We also collected information on the trees used for nesting, feeding and roosting. Using Distance analysis, we estimated relatively low densities of stationary flocks, ranging from 0.30 ind./km2 in KNP, over 0.82 ind./km2 in OPP to 2.70 ind./km2 in the AFM. Parrots were observed feeding or roosting in 17 tree species, of which 15 were located in AFM alone. Feeding was most often observed on cultivated Elaeis guineensis and Dacryodes edulis, but never in maize. The detected parrot densities probably reflect declines within the period 2008–2016, suggesting that the species’ recent IUCN uplisting to ‘Endangered’ and transfer to CITES Appendix I was indeed justified. Our results also suggest that traditional smallholder agroforestry may play a role in habitat conservation strategies, since these forms of cultivation may maintain important breeding and feeding opportunities for Congo Grey Parrots.

scholarly journals Congo Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus densities in oil palm plantation, agroforestry mosaic and protected forest in Southwest Cameroon – ERRATUM

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-168
Author(s):  
SASCHA DUEKER ◽  
DENIS KUPSCH ◽  
SERGE KADIRI BOBO ◽  
ECKHARD W. HEYMANN ◽  
MATTHIAS WALTERT
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Psittacus Erithacus ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
Grey Parrot

scholarly journals Frequência, diversidade e composição da fauna de cupins (Blattodea: Isoptera) em diferentes sistemas de uso do solo no sudoeste do Amazonas, Brasil

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agno Nonato Serrão Acioli
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Taxonomic Composition ◽  
Primary Forest ◽  
Agricultural Crops ◽  
Termite Species ◽  
Land Use Systems ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis Jacq

Resumo. Os cupins são importantes decompositores da matéria de origem vegetal. Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar e comparar a diversidade e composição das espécies de cupins em três diferentes sistemas de uso do solo na região do Alto Solimões, Amazonas, Brasil. Os cupins foram coletados na floresta primária, em cultivos de dendê (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) e mandioca (Manihot sculenta Crantz). Em cada área selecionada as coletas foram realizadas dentro de um transecto retangular medindo 100 m x 2 m, subdivididos em 20 parcelas de 5 m x 2 m. Foram encontradas 24 espécies de cupins, pertencentes a 14 gêneros e duas famílias, nos três sistemas de uso do solo. As espécies mais frequentes foram Nasutitermes cf. dendrophilus (Desneux) (28,43%), seguida de Heterotermes tenuis (Hagen) (14,37%) e Anoplotermes sp. 2 (9,58%). A riqueza de espécies foi maior na floresta primária (16 espécies), seguida dos cultivos de dendê (14 espécies) e mandioca (seis espécies). A composição taxonômica e os grupos funcionais também sofreram modificações, sendo mais diversificados e equilibrados na floresta primária quando comparados com os dois tipos de cultivos. A comunidade de cupins é fortemente afetada quando ocorre a substituição da floresta primária pelos cultivos agrícolas. Neste estudo, as espécies N. cf. dendrophilus e H. tenuis merecem atenção, pois se constata o aumento de sua frequência nos cultivos de dendê e mandioca.Frequency, Diversity and Composition of Termite Fauna (Blattodea: Isoptera) in Land Use Systems in the Southwest of Amazonas, Brazil Abstract. Termites are important decomposers of matter of vegetable origin. This study aims to analyze and compare the diversity and composition of termite species in three different land use systems in Alto Solimões, Amazonas, Brazil. Termites were collected in the primary forest, oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and cassava (Manihot sculenta Crantz) crops. In each area the collections were made within a rectangular transect measuring 100 m x 2 m, subdivided into 20 plots of 5 m x 2 m. Twenty four species of termites were found, belonging to 14 genera and two families. The most frequent species were Nasutitermes cf. dendrophilus (Desneux) (28.43%), Heterotermes tenuis (Hagen) (14.37%) and Anoplotermes sp. 2 (9.58%). The species richness was higher in the primary forest (16 species), followed by oil palm (14 species) and cassava (six species) crops. The taxonomic composition and the functional groups were also modified, being more diversified and balanced in the primary forest than in the crops. The termite community was strongly affected when the primary forest was replaced by agricultural crops. The species N. cf. dendrophilus and H. tenuis deserve attention, it was verified the increase of their frequency in the crops.

scholarly journals Effect of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations on individual-level diet variation of Hylaeamys megacephalus (G. Fisher 1814) (Rodentia, Cricetidae) in eastern Amazon Forest

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Almeida Pena ◽  
Ana Cristina Mendes-Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Stomach Contents ◽  
Niche Overlap ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Amazon Forest ◽  
Tree Plantation ◽  
Forest Environment ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation

Abstract: In this study we described the diet of Hylaeamys megacephalus (G. Fisher, 1814) and investigated the degree of individual variation in the diet of this species among the Amazon Forest and the oil palm plantation. We analyzed the stomach contents of 36 individuals, of whom 11 were collected in the forest and 25 captured in the palm oil palm plantation. The H. megacephalus diet consisted of 18 food items, of which 12 were animal composition and eight were vegetable composition. The niche amplitude of the species was narrower in the forest area (Baforest = 0.013) compared to the palm tree plantation area (Bapalm = 0.478). This shows that individuals have greater niche overlap in forest areas, while in the plantation areas the animals expand their food niche. In addition, the values of the mean of the individual diet in relation to the diet of the entire population were lower in the palm oil palm plantation environment (ISpalm = 0.164) than in the Forest environment (ISforest = 0.357), indicating a high specialization in the palm oil plantation. These results indicate a population mechanism to reduce intraspecific competition in response to scarce resources.

N fertilization effects on N2O fluxes from oil palm plantation on tropical peatland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auldry Chaddy ◽  
Lulie Melling ◽  
Kiwamu Ishikura ◽  
Ryusuke Hatano
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Pore Space ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
N Uptake ◽  
N Fertilization ◽  
Soil N ◽  
Tropical Peatland ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
The Impact

<p>Anthropogenic activities, and in particular the use of synthetic nitrogen (N) fertilizer, have a significant influence on soil nitrous oxide (N<sub>2</sub>O) emission from oil palm plantation on tropical peatland. Finding a suitable N rate for optimum N uptake efficiency and yield with low environmental impact and production cost is crucial for the economic growth of Malaysia’s oil palm sector. However, studies on the impact of N fertilizers on N<sub>2</sub>O emissions from tropical peatland are limited. Thus, long-term monitoring was conducted to investigate the effects of N fertilization on soil N<sub>2</sub>O emissions. This study was conducted in an oil palm (<em>Elaeis guineensis Jacq</em>.) plantation located in a tropical peatland in Sarawak, Malaysia. Monthly soil N<sub>2</sub>O fluxes were measured using the closed-chamber method in a control (T1, without N fertilization), and under three different N treatments: low N (T2, 31.1 kg N ha<sup>−1</sup>), moderate N (recommended rate) (T3, 62.2 kg N ha<sup>−1</sup>), and high N (T4, 124.3 kg N ha<sup>−1</sup>), from January 2010 to December 2013 and from January 2016 to December 2017. The only N fertiliser rate to significantly increase (p<0.05) annual cumulative N<sub>2</sub>O emissions was 124.3 kg N ha<sup>-1</sup> (T4). Increased in water-filled pore space (WFPS) (>70%) with a decrease in both N<sub>2</sub>O flux and nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>) implies that complete denitrification has taken place. Increased in NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> uptake by oil palm with an increase in WFPS decreased NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> concentration in soil, resulting in the reduction of N<sub>2</sub>O emission. This study highlights the importance of WFPS on denitrification and <span>N uptake </span><span>by oil palm in tropical peatland. This needs to be taken into account for the accurate assessment of N dynamics in oil palm plantations on tropical peatland in order to enhance N fertilization management strategies and counteract anthropogenic activities that produce greenhouse gases.</span></p><p>Keywords: WFPS, oil palm yield, NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>, N uptake</p>

scholarly journals GENETIC DISTANCE OF 47 ACCESSIONS OF OIL PALM (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) GERMPLASM FROM CAMEROON BASED ON MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTER

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-40
Author(s):  
Sujadi Sujadi ◽  
Tiara S Wandita ◽  
Nanang Supena ◽  
Yurna Yenni
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Genetic Distance ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Distance Analysis ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis Jacq ◽  
Genetic Distance Analysis

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a plantation commodity that has an important role in various aspects of life in Indonesia, especially the domestic economy. This is supported by the increasing demand for world palm oil for food needs (edible oil), industrial (oleochemical), and alternative energy sources based on biodiesel. The development of the palm oil industry requires several efforts to achieve increased national productivity, one of which is the utilization of quality seeds supported by the availability of genetic resources (germplasm) that have a high level of genetic diversity. Efforts that can be made for the development of oil palm in Indonesia is through the characterization of oil palm intoduction from abroad. Considering this, further research on genetic distance analysis of palm oil accession introduced from Cameroon is based on morphological characters to produce parent elders that can produce heterosis properties. Research conducted at Seed Garden of Adolina PTPN IV and laboratory analysis of plant material of Palm Oil Research Center located on Jl. Brigjen Katamso No. 5, Medan, North Sumatera, which lasted from December 2017 to February 2018. Single observations were made on 47 accession palm oil from Cameroon planted on December 2010 and ten trees from PPKS 540 variety for compare. Data analysis used was a description of the plant to know the character of plant morphology as well as genetic distance analysis. Analysis of genetic distance using PCA analysis and cluster analysis. The results obtained are based on the results of PCA (Principal Component Analysis) reduce the observed character into six major components that have eigen value > 1 and able to explain the material diversity tested for 73.8%. Based on the cluster analysis obtained the genetic distance of 47 accessions of palm oil from Cameroon by 57%. It can be concluded that, when the genetic distance between accessions is further away, the larger the genetic variability between the observed characters. If the genetic diversity is wider the greater the chance for successful selection in increasing the desired gene frequency.

scholarly journals Tree-based Water Footprint Assessment on Established Oil Palm Plantation in North Sumatera, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edi Santosa ◽  
Indra Mario Stefano ◽  
Abdul Gani Gani Tarigan ◽  
Ade Wachjar ◽  
Sofyan Zaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Palm Tree ◽  
Fresh Fruit Bunch ◽  
Grey Water ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
Production Water

<p align="center"><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p>In a long life cycle of oil palm plantation, sustainable water management is mandatory because irrigation is rarely applied. In order to develop water management for sustainable palm oil production, tree-based water footprint of well-established oil palm plantation was assessed. Field data were collected from February to June 2016 in Dolok Ilir managed by PTPN IV, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Additional data were obtained from interviews on the site and the surrounding estates, reports and references. Results showed that water footprint (WF) for production of fresh fruit bunch (FFB) was 510.69 m3 tonne-1 and crude palm oil (CPO) was 517.79 m3 tonne-1. Green, blue and grey water contributed 94.78%, 0.71% and 4.50% in FFB, and 93.48%, 1.66% and 4.85% in CPO productions, respectively. All green WF was calculated basen on actual value of tree evapotranspiration, therefore, the value was mostly lower than other researchs. Low amount of blue water indicates that the oil palm tree in North Sumatera extracts low amount of ground water. On the other hand, grey water for pollution dilution of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides were high, i.e., 15.15 m3, 4.77 m3, 3.07 m3 tonne-1 FFB, respectively. It implies that reduction of grey water should be implemented in the near future through precission farming.<br /><br />Keywords: CPO, Elaeis guineensis, precission farming, sustainable production, water footprint<br /><br /><br />

scholarly journals INTENSITAS SERANGAN HAMA ULAT API (Setothosea asigna) PADA TANAMAN KELAPA SAWIT (Elaeis guineensis. JACQ) DI KECAMATAN TEBO TENGAH KABUPATEN TEBO

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Yuza Defitri ◽  
Yulistiati Nengsih ◽  
Harianto Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
Setothosea Asigna ◽  
Elaeis Guineensis Jacq ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Village

AbstractThis research aims to know the intensity of pest attacks the fire (Setothosea asigna) who attacked oil palm plants in Central Districts Tebo Tebo. This research has been carried out in the village of Mangunjayo, the village of Enclosure and the village of Tebo Tengah Sub-district Pandak Gulf County Tebo for 1 month in September 2016. Research carried out using the method of survey in the oil palm plantation folk who have produced (TM) in the village of Mangunjayo, the village of Enclosure and the village of Tebo Tengah Sub-district Pandak Bay District with an area of Tebo area 1 – 2 ha. Sampling plants at each site is divided in 5 plot. Each plot was taken 5 sample plants. The observations in the field can be inferred that the intensity of the attacks the highest api pest found in Palm oil plantation in the village of Tebo Tengah Sub-district Pandak Gulf County Tebo i.e. amounting to 36%. The intensity of the attack the lowest api there is a pest on Palm oil plantation in the village of Tebo Regency Central Sub Enclosure Tebo i.e. by 8%. The difference in intensity of pest attacks also in influence by difference of height, temperature, and humidity.Keywords: intensity of pest attacks and fire AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui intensitas serangan hama ulat api (Setothosea asigna) yang menyerang tanaman kelapa sawit di Kecamatan Tebo Tengah Kabupaten Tebo. Penelitian ini telah dilaksanakan di Desa Kandang, Desa Mangunjayo dan Desa Teluk Pandak Kecamatan Tebo Tengah Kabupaten Tebo selama 1 bulan  pada bulan September 2016. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode survei di lahan perkebunan kelapa sawit rakyat yang telah menghasilkan (TM) di Desa Kandang, Desa Mangunjayo dan Desa Teluk Pandak Kecamatan Tebo Tengah Kabupaten Tebo dengan luas areal 1 – 2 ha. Pengambilan sampel tanaman pada setiap lokasi dibagi dalam 5 plot. Masing-masing plot diambil 5 sampel tanaman. Hasil pengamatan di lapangan dapat disimpulkan bahwa intensitas serangan hama ulat api tertinggi terdapat di Perkebunan Kelapa sawit di Desa Teluk Pandak Kecamatan Tebo Tengah Kabupaten Tebo yaitu sebesar 36%. Intensitas serangan hama ulat api terendah terdapat di Perkebunan Kelapa sawit di Desa Kandang Kecamatan Tebo Tengah Kabupaten Tebo yaitu sebesar 8%. Perbedaan Intensitas serangan hama juga di pengaruhi oleh perbedaan ketinggian tempat, suhu, dan kelembaban.Kata Kunci : intensitas serangan dan  hama ulat api

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS FUNGI MIKORIZA ARBUSKULA DAN PUPUK P TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT LEDA (Eucalyptus deglupta Blume) DI MEDIA TANAH PASCA TAMBANG Effectiveness of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and P Fertilizer on Seedling Growth of Leda (Eucalyptus deglupta Blume)

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Ida Rosita ◽  
Sri Wilarso B. ◽  
Arum Sekar Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Rock Phosphate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
P Uptake ◽  
Primary Forest ◽  
Rubber Plantation ◽  
P Efficiency ◽  
Oil Palm Plantation ◽  
P Fertilizer

Leda (Eucalyptus deglupta) is one of fast growing species that prospecting for revegetation in post mined area. Leda is able to grow in poorly soil nutrient. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of AMF and P fertilizer on growth and P uptake of leda seedling. This research was conducted in split plot in Completely Randomize Design (CRD). The application AMF as a main plot consisted of 5 levels, namely M0 (control), M1(AMF from rubber plantation), M2 (AMF from primary forest), M3 (AMF from oil palm plantation), and M4 (AMF from natural rubber). The rock phosphate as subplot, consisted of three levels, such as 0 g P (P0), 2 g P (P1), and 5 g P (P2). The result showed that interaction between AMF from rubber plantation and 2 g of rock phosphate significantly gave the best effect for height and diameter of Leda while interaction between AMF-primary forest (M2) and P1 (2 g of rock phosphate) reach the best of the total dry weight. Both AMF from primary forest and oil palm plantation that combined with 2 g of rock phosphate give the best effect but was not significantly different for P uptake and P uptake efficiency.Key words: amf, growth, miychorrhiza, leda, p uptake, p efficiency

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