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Project

Interaction between oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) progenies and K and Mg mineral nutrition
Code
01CD9722
Duration
15 February 2023 → 14 June 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Crop science
Keywords
Oil palm optimum leaflet mineral concentration root system photosynthesis leaf analysis mineral content genetic background leaflet mineral concentration
 
Project description
 Good management practices in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantations require accurate prediction of fertilizer (i.e. micro and macronutrient) requirements. The main objective of this doctoral research is to improve palm oil production by identifying oil palm progenies that are more efficient in absorbing and utilizing minerals for standard fertilization.