Mounding technique improves physiological performance and yield of oil palm on Spodosols

• Main Authors: Suwardi, Suwardi, Sutiarso, Lilik, Wirianata, Herry, Nugroho, Andri Prima, Pradiko, Iput, Ginting, Eko Noviandi, Darlan, Nuzul Hijri, Syarovy, Muhdan, Primananda, Septa, Sukarman, Sukarman
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: Sebelas Maret University - Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture 2022
• Subjects: Soil Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283101/1/68_Moundinng%20technique.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283101/
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Spodosols have been widely used for oil palm plantations, specifically in Kalimantan, Indonesia. However, they are sub-optimal for agriculture due to a lack of water and nutrient-holding capacity and a spodic layer that limits plant root development. Therefore, proper agriculture practices are neede...