Interaction between oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) progenies and K and Mg mineral nutrition

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.

Keywords:photosynthesis, optimum leaflet mineral concentration, Oil palm, root system, leaflet mineral concentration, mineral content, leaf analysis, genetic background

Disciplines:Crop science