Nutrient leaching in oil palm plantation: a review on special reference to fertilization application

• Main Authors: Sham, Isma Nadia, Yap, Chee Kong, Nulit, Rosimah, Peng, Shih Hao Tony, Chai, Ee Wen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elite Scientific Publications 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113102/1/113102.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113102/; https://pjlss.edu.pk/pdf_files/2024_2/855-877.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

This paper provides overview of the leaching challenges frequently encountered in Malaysian oil palm plantations. The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is a vital cash crop extensively grown in tropical regions like Malaysia, a major global palm oil producer. Given Malaysia’s highly weathered and less fe...