Oil palm (Elæisguineensis) is identified as the world’s leading edible oil producing plant and well established as a perennial plantation crop in tropical countries. Economic life span of the plant is around 30-35 years and stand per hectare is around 120-135 plants. At the initial stage of the plantations (age up to 3-5 years) there are ample amount of free space available inside young plantations. During this period growers were not getting any income from oil palm and have to spend several other agricultural practices such as weeding. Intercropping with young oil palm is possible and practiced specially by small and medium scale farmers with suitable combinations of crop species. Early identification, proper management of short and medium term intercrops gives better returns for the farmers. Furthermore, in addition to the advantages there were some limitations for intercropping with young oil palm.
This trial was conducted for two consecutive Kharif seasons of 2011 and 2012 to compare two interspecific
hybrids of sorghum and Sudan grass, namely Mabrook and Panar 888 with two local checks Abu Sabein
and Abu Sabein Kambal. Cultivars were sown in a randomized complete block design with four replicates.
Data were collected on plant height, number of leaves per plant, leaf area, stem diameter, number of days
to 50 % flowering, plant density, fresh weight, and dry weight. Plant height, leaf area, number of leaves
per plant, plant density, fresh weight, and dry weight showed highly significant differences (P = 0.01)
among the four cultivars while stem diameter showed significant differences (P = 0.05). Number of days
to 50% flowering showed insignificant differences among the four cultivars. Mabrook exceeded all the
other cultivars in plant height, fresh weight, and dry weight. Mabrook and Abu Sabein Kambal exceeded
the others in leaf number, leaf area, and plant density.
Agronomic status of Sesame/Thala (Sesamum indicum L.) cultivations in dry reg...Innspub Net
A farmer interview (n=251) was conducted in five Sesame growing districts in dry regions of Sri Lanka (Anuradhapura, Ampara, Hambanthota, Mannar, and Puttalam) to identify the agronomic aspects of Sesame cultivation. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data and the Index of Qualitative Variation (IQV) was calculated to describe and compare the variation within and among the distributions of nominal variables. Results showed that Sesame was mainly grown in Yala season (March to August) of Sri Lanka as a secondary crop to maintain the agricultural lands for primary crops grown during Maha season (November to February). Many farmers were not aware on the Sesame cultivars developed by the Department of Agriculture and had received limited advice on cultivation practices. White seeded Sesame was mainly grown in Hambanthota (South Eastern) while black seeded Sesame was more common in Puttalam and Mannar districts (North Western) of Sri Lanka. Farmer’s selection of Sesame variety was mainly based on the availability of seeds. Sesame was mainly cultivated in small scale (<5 ha) in all the study areas and the production was less than 1t/ha. Application of fertilizer or insecticides during crop growth was rarely recorded and weedicides were often used only during land preparation. Sesame is currently an underutilized crop grown in marginal lands utilizing minimum human resources and agrochemical inputs. High potential for expansion of Sesame cultivation in Sri Lanka on degraded dry lands as ‘organic by default’ was exhibited with dedication of farmers engaged in small scale crop cultivation in the dry zone of Sri Lanka.
The leaf miner, Coelaenomenodera elaeidis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a high priority insect pest of the oil palm. The study examined the influence of temperature and rainfall on C. elaeidis abundance in the Okomu oil palm plantation between 2007 and 2009. Climatological data were obtained from the Okomu meteorological station. Pest and weather data were analyzed using multiple linear regressions. Highest mean temperature (33.13 0C ± 1.29) and rainfall (233.73mm ± 176.01) were recorded in 2007. There were significant relationships between adult (0.045) and pupa (0.02). C. elaeidis stages with rainfall and minimum temperature in 2007. Leaf miner predictions were evaluated for the different leaf miner stages using their corresponding model equations. The mathematical relationship between the insect stages (larva, pupa and adult) and weather factors (rainfall and temperature) implies that pest prediction can be made for the different leaf miner stages using their corresponding model equations giving specific values for rainfall and temperature. The variations in the seasonal patterns of temperature and rainfall are of major significance as a cue to timing leaf miner abundance and ensuring effective control. This study recommends control of the C. elaeidis before the onset of the dry season and temperature build up. This improves management of the leaf miner by controlling it more effectively.
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of sesame ...Premier Publishers
The productivity of sesame crop is low due to poor agronomic practice and inappropriate use of fertilizers in Gode district. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted under irrigation in the demonstration farm of Gode Polytechnic College, in 2014. The objective was to observe the effect of five N rates (0, 23, 46, 69 and 92kg ha-1) and three sesame varieties (Adi, Barsan and Mehado-80) on yield and yield components of sesame (Sesamumindicum L.). The experiment was designed according to randomized complete blocks in factorial arrangement with three replications. Results of the analysis revealed that the interaction effects of N rates and sesame varieties were highly significant (P<0.01) in relation to number of capsules per plant-1, thousand seed weight, aerial dry biomass weight, seed yield and harvest index. Barsan variety at 46 kg N ha-1 had significantly higher number of capsules plant-1 (46.07) and seed yield (2.08 t ha-1) and harvest index (0.24) than other interactions. Similar trend was observed in 1000 seed weight also except there was no significant difference with Mehado-80 variety at 69 kg N ha-1. Mehado-80 variety at 92 kg N ha-1 had highest aerial dry biomass yield which was statistically at par with Adi at 92 kg N ha-1 and Barsan from 46 to 92 kg N ha-1.Thus, according to the results of partial budget analysis, application of 46kg N ha-1 in Barsan variety was the best interaction than others in relation to yield and yield components of sesame under Gode conditions.
This trial was conducted for two consecutive Kharif seasons of 2011 and 2012 to compare two interspecific
hybrids of sorghum and Sudan grass, namely Mabrook and Panar 888 with two local checks Abu Sabein
and Abu Sabein Kambal. Cultivars were sown in a randomized complete block design with four replicates.
Data were collected on plant height, number of leaves per plant, leaf area, stem diameter, number of days
to 50 % flowering, plant density, fresh weight, and dry weight. Plant height, leaf area, number of leaves
per plant, plant density, fresh weight, and dry weight showed highly significant differences (P = 0.01)
among the four cultivars while stem diameter showed significant differences (P = 0.05). Number of days
to 50% flowering showed insignificant differences among the four cultivars. Mabrook exceeded all the
other cultivars in plant height, fresh weight, and dry weight. Mabrook and Abu Sabein Kambal exceeded
the others in leaf number, leaf area, and plant density.
Agronomic status of Sesame/Thala (Sesamum indicum L.) cultivations in dry reg...Innspub Net
A farmer interview (n=251) was conducted in five Sesame growing districts in dry regions of Sri Lanka (Anuradhapura, Ampara, Hambanthota, Mannar, and Puttalam) to identify the agronomic aspects of Sesame cultivation. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data and the Index of Qualitative Variation (IQV) was calculated to describe and compare the variation within and among the distributions of nominal variables. Results showed that Sesame was mainly grown in Yala season (March to August) of Sri Lanka as a secondary crop to maintain the agricultural lands for primary crops grown during Maha season (November to February). Many farmers were not aware on the Sesame cultivars developed by the Department of Agriculture and had received limited advice on cultivation practices. White seeded Sesame was mainly grown in Hambanthota (South Eastern) while black seeded Sesame was more common in Puttalam and Mannar districts (North Western) of Sri Lanka. Farmer’s selection of Sesame variety was mainly based on the availability of seeds. Sesame was mainly cultivated in small scale (<5 ha) in all the study areas and the production was less than 1t/ha. Application of fertilizer or insecticides during crop growth was rarely recorded and weedicides were often used only during land preparation. Sesame is currently an underutilized crop grown in marginal lands utilizing minimum human resources and agrochemical inputs. High potential for expansion of Sesame cultivation in Sri Lanka on degraded dry lands as ‘organic by default’ was exhibited with dedication of farmers engaged in small scale crop cultivation in the dry zone of Sri Lanka.
The leaf miner, Coelaenomenodera elaeidis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is a high priority insect pest of the oil palm. The study examined the influence of temperature and rainfall on C. elaeidis abundance in the Okomu oil palm plantation between 2007 and 2009. Climatological data were obtained from the Okomu meteorological station. Pest and weather data were analyzed using multiple linear regressions. Highest mean temperature (33.13 0C ± 1.29) and rainfall (233.73mm ± 176.01) were recorded in 2007. There were significant relationships between adult (0.045) and pupa (0.02). C. elaeidis stages with rainfall and minimum temperature in 2007. Leaf miner predictions were evaluated for the different leaf miner stages using their corresponding model equations. The mathematical relationship between the insect stages (larva, pupa and adult) and weather factors (rainfall and temperature) implies that pest prediction can be made for the different leaf miner stages using their corresponding model equations giving specific values for rainfall and temperature. The variations in the seasonal patterns of temperature and rainfall are of major significance as a cue to timing leaf miner abundance and ensuring effective control. This study recommends control of the C. elaeidis before the onset of the dry season and temperature build up. This improves management of the leaf miner by controlling it more effectively.
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of sesame ...Premier Publishers
The productivity of sesame crop is low due to poor agronomic practice and inappropriate use of fertilizers in Gode district. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted under irrigation in the demonstration farm of Gode Polytechnic College, in 2014. The objective was to observe the effect of five N rates (0, 23, 46, 69 and 92kg ha-1) and three sesame varieties (Adi, Barsan and Mehado-80) on yield and yield components of sesame (Sesamumindicum L.). The experiment was designed according to randomized complete blocks in factorial arrangement with three replications. Results of the analysis revealed that the interaction effects of N rates and sesame varieties were highly significant (P<0.01) in relation to number of capsules per plant-1, thousand seed weight, aerial dry biomass weight, seed yield and harvest index. Barsan variety at 46 kg N ha-1 had significantly higher number of capsules plant-1 (46.07) and seed yield (2.08 t ha-1) and harvest index (0.24) than other interactions. Similar trend was observed in 1000 seed weight also except there was no significant difference with Mehado-80 variety at 69 kg N ha-1. Mehado-80 variety at 92 kg N ha-1 had highest aerial dry biomass yield which was statistically at par with Adi at 92 kg N ha-1 and Barsan from 46 to 92 kg N ha-1.Thus, according to the results of partial budget analysis, application of 46kg N ha-1 in Barsan variety was the best interaction than others in relation to yield and yield components of sesame under Gode conditions.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition on Seed Quality of Common ...Premier Publishers
Common bean is used as one of the cheapest source of protein apart from being the major source of cash income in Ethiopia. Its reasonable protein content (22%) made it the poor man's meat securing more than 16.7 million rural people against hidden hunger. Despite the common bean significance contribution to Ethiopian people food and nutrition security and income generation, its production and productivity is low. Among many factors that contribute to the low yield of common bean, low access of seeds of improved varieties and the use of seeds stored for a longer period of time. The length of seeds stored under ambient conditions is a critical aspect of seed quality management. The longer seeds stored under ambient conditions, are the risks of losing the stored beans to storage pests and other seed quality deterioration factors. Therefore, generating information from research is required on effect of seeds stored under ambient conditions on different varieties of common bean. The analysis of variance showed that storage period and variety had significant influence on all seed quality parameters considered except no significant effect on number of hard seeds. No significant differences among varieties were observed on abnormal seedlings, number of hard, fresh ingeminated and dead seeds. However, storage period and variety interacted to influence significantly thousand seed weight, seedling shoot length, nd vigor index I and seedling fresh weight. Due to seeds stored for a long period of time in ambient conditions would make the seed deteriorate and loss its quality during storage. This indicates that, seed deterioration is the result of changes within the seed that decrease the ability to survive.
Multilayer Cropping : Ideal approach for better yield and increasing farm incomeAntaraPramanik
In India mostly farmers (about 85%)comes under small and marginal farmers. In near future, availability of land for cultivation will be reduce with increasing population and rapid urbanization, degradation of land due to soil erosion and soil salinity.
As per estimate, in India more than 95% holding will be under the category of small and marginal holders by 2050 (Agrawal R.L., 1995) .
For solution of this problem, multi storied cropping system will be a potential and efficient option to provide food, nutritional and income security to the growing population of India (Awasthi O.P. et.al., 2008) . This has possible because of the diverse agro climatic condition, enormous biodiversity, wide variation in soil fertility, large cultivable land area in the geographical boundary of India. Multi-layer Cropping is a system of growing crops together of different heights at the same time on the same piece of land. It is also referred as multi-storied cropping or multi-tier cropping. Multilayer Cropping is based on the principle of high-density planting and making the ultimate and efficient use of manure, water, land, labour and vertical space.
This system of cropping also works on the principles of minimization of production cost and inputs use, development of organic and sustainable farming system in order to mitigate the use of chemicals and ensuring the food and nutritional security to each household.
Multilayer system of cropping is sustainable method of cropping that is cost effective and requires less labour . Therefore, people should be made aware of this type of farming system.
We know that many farmers in different countries are unwillingly killing themselves because they work hard in their land but they don’t get good production.
Farmers who are willing to do work are deprived of different resources like irrigation and good area of agricultural land. In this scenario, they can be motivated to do multi-layer system of cropping which can ultimately solves all these problem.
This system of cropping can helps to uplift the economic condition of farmer. The Multilayer Cropping System is indeed a boon to small & marginal farmers.
Performance Evaluation of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Capitata) Cultivars in M...AI Publications
Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Capitata) is being one of the most popular and demanded vegetables and in Nepal. Five cultivars; Wonder ball, Green voyager, Green challenger, Omphalus and Green coronet were transplanted in first week of October in 2016 and 2017 consequently years in mid-hills (Kathmandu valley, 1300 masl) and grown during winter season with 45X45 cm spacing. Crops were fertilized with 200:120:100 N.P.K Kg/ha and 15 ton FYM/ha. One spray insecticide and fungicide were sprayed in the early season for crop establishment. The main objective of this experiment was to find out suitable high yielding and insect pest and disease field tolerant hybrid cabbage cultivars for commercial growing in mid-hills of Nepal. Crops were evaluated with its vegetative, insect pest and disease, yield and farmers and consumers response in two consecutive years. Result showed that among the tested cultivars Wonder ball was found highly uniform, vigorous, less attack by insect pest and disease, significantly higher yield (71.7 t/ha), higher average head weight (1622 g), early harvestable (95 days), freshness (4.0) and market preference (4.0) as compared to check Green coronet widely grown cultivar Green coronet which has only yield (57.91 t/ha), average head weight (1358 g), days to harvest (114 days), freshness (3.0) and market preference (3.0) respectively. It was followed by Green challenger which had yield (57.77), average head weight (1387), earlier harvestable (95 days), freshness (4.0) and market preference (4.0). Hence, Wonder ball and Green challenger have been selected and recommended for varietal registration and commercial cultivation in mid-hills of Nepal.
Growth and Yield Response of Bread Wheat Variety Grown Under Varying Seed Rat...Premier Publishers
Wheat is among the most important staple crop globally. However, constrained by appropriate agronomic practices. Therefore, the information on the interaction effect of seed rate and weeding period is useful to identify the effective time of weeding for high yield of wheat. Thus, the present study conducted at Amuru district of Horro Guduru Zone, Ethiopia in 2019 cropping season with the aim of identifying optimum seed rate and appropriate time of weeding to improve production and productivity of bread in the area. The experiment was laid down in randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. The treatment was arranged in factorial combinations of four weeding intervals (farmer practice, weeding at two weeks after emergence, three weeks after emergence and four weeks after emergence) and three levels of seed rate (125 kg, 150 kg and 175 kg-1).The result showed that days to 50% heading, days to maturity and effective tillers per plant were highly significantly (p<0.01) affected by the interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate. Moreover, interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate was significantly (p<0.01) affected the weed above ground dry biomass. Guizotia scabra (22.47%) with population density (370), Phalaris paradoxa (22.10%) with population (364), Plantago lanceolata (18.58%) with population density (306), and Bidens piloso L. (8.74%) were the dominant weed species competing with wheat in the study area. Minimum relative weed density (26.6%) weed dry biomass (1.7gm) and maximum weed control efficiency (98.08%) was recorded at weeding four weeks after emergence and 175kgha-1seed rate. Thus, the finding suggest grain yield was increased (52.3%) when weeding four weeks after emergence over farmers practice and 13.75% at 175kg seed rate.
Effect of Seed Storage Period in Ambient Condition on Seed Quality of Common ...Premier Publishers
Common bean is used as one of the cheapest source of protein apart from being the major source of cash income in Ethiopia. Its reasonable protein content (22%) made it the poor man's meat securing more than 16.7 million rural people against hidden hunger. Despite the common bean significance contribution to Ethiopian people food and nutrition security and income generation, its production and productivity is low. Among many factors that contribute to the low yield of common bean, low access of seeds of improved varieties and the use of seeds stored for a longer period of time. The length of seeds stored under ambient conditions is a critical aspect of seed quality management. The longer seeds stored under ambient conditions, are the risks of losing the stored beans to storage pests and other seed quality deterioration factors. Therefore, generating information from research is required on effect of seeds stored under ambient conditions on different varieties of common bean. The analysis of variance showed that storage period and variety had significant influence on all seed quality parameters considered except no significant effect on number of hard seeds. No significant differences among varieties were observed on abnormal seedlings, number of hard, fresh ingeminated and dead seeds. However, storage period and variety interacted to influence significantly thousand seed weight, seedling shoot length, nd vigor index I and seedling fresh weight. Due to seeds stored for a long period of time in ambient conditions would make the seed deteriorate and loss its quality during storage. This indicates that, seed deterioration is the result of changes within the seed that decrease the ability to survive.
Multilayer Cropping : Ideal approach for better yield and increasing farm incomeAntaraPramanik
In India mostly farmers (about 85%)comes under small and marginal farmers. In near future, availability of land for cultivation will be reduce with increasing population and rapid urbanization, degradation of land due to soil erosion and soil salinity.
As per estimate, in India more than 95% holding will be under the category of small and marginal holders by 2050 (Agrawal R.L., 1995) .
For solution of this problem, multi storied cropping system will be a potential and efficient option to provide food, nutritional and income security to the growing population of India (Awasthi O.P. et.al., 2008) . This has possible because of the diverse agro climatic condition, enormous biodiversity, wide variation in soil fertility, large cultivable land area in the geographical boundary of India. Multi-layer Cropping is a system of growing crops together of different heights at the same time on the same piece of land. It is also referred as multi-storied cropping or multi-tier cropping. Multilayer Cropping is based on the principle of high-density planting and making the ultimate and efficient use of manure, water, land, labour and vertical space.
This system of cropping also works on the principles of minimization of production cost and inputs use, development of organic and sustainable farming system in order to mitigate the use of chemicals and ensuring the food and nutritional security to each household.
Multilayer system of cropping is sustainable method of cropping that is cost effective and requires less labour . Therefore, people should be made aware of this type of farming system.
We know that many farmers in different countries are unwillingly killing themselves because they work hard in their land but they don’t get good production.
Farmers who are willing to do work are deprived of different resources like irrigation and good area of agricultural land. In this scenario, they can be motivated to do multi-layer system of cropping which can ultimately solves all these problem.
This system of cropping can helps to uplift the economic condition of farmer. The Multilayer Cropping System is indeed a boon to small & marginal farmers.
Performance Evaluation of Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Capitata) Cultivars in M...AI Publications
Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Capitata) is being one of the most popular and demanded vegetables and in Nepal. Five cultivars; Wonder ball, Green voyager, Green challenger, Omphalus and Green coronet were transplanted in first week of October in 2016 and 2017 consequently years in mid-hills (Kathmandu valley, 1300 masl) and grown during winter season with 45X45 cm spacing. Crops were fertilized with 200:120:100 N.P.K Kg/ha and 15 ton FYM/ha. One spray insecticide and fungicide were sprayed in the early season for crop establishment. The main objective of this experiment was to find out suitable high yielding and insect pest and disease field tolerant hybrid cabbage cultivars for commercial growing in mid-hills of Nepal. Crops were evaluated with its vegetative, insect pest and disease, yield and farmers and consumers response in two consecutive years. Result showed that among the tested cultivars Wonder ball was found highly uniform, vigorous, less attack by insect pest and disease, significantly higher yield (71.7 t/ha), higher average head weight (1622 g), early harvestable (95 days), freshness (4.0) and market preference (4.0) as compared to check Green coronet widely grown cultivar Green coronet which has only yield (57.91 t/ha), average head weight (1358 g), days to harvest (114 days), freshness (3.0) and market preference (3.0) respectively. It was followed by Green challenger which had yield (57.77), average head weight (1387), earlier harvestable (95 days), freshness (4.0) and market preference (4.0). Hence, Wonder ball and Green challenger have been selected and recommended for varietal registration and commercial cultivation in mid-hills of Nepal.
Growth and Yield Response of Bread Wheat Variety Grown Under Varying Seed Rat...Premier Publishers
Wheat is among the most important staple crop globally. However, constrained by appropriate agronomic practices. Therefore, the information on the interaction effect of seed rate and weeding period is useful to identify the effective time of weeding for high yield of wheat. Thus, the present study conducted at Amuru district of Horro Guduru Zone, Ethiopia in 2019 cropping season with the aim of identifying optimum seed rate and appropriate time of weeding to improve production and productivity of bread in the area. The experiment was laid down in randomized complete block (RCB) design with three replications. The treatment was arranged in factorial combinations of four weeding intervals (farmer practice, weeding at two weeks after emergence, three weeks after emergence and four weeks after emergence) and three levels of seed rate (125 kg, 150 kg and 175 kg-1).The result showed that days to 50% heading, days to maturity and effective tillers per plant were highly significantly (p<0.01) affected by the interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate. Moreover, interaction effect of weeding time and seed rate was significantly (p<0.01) affected the weed above ground dry biomass. Guizotia scabra (22.47%) with population density (370), Phalaris paradoxa (22.10%) with population (364), Plantago lanceolata (18.58%) with population density (306), and Bidens piloso L. (8.74%) were the dominant weed species competing with wheat in the study area. Minimum relative weed density (26.6%) weed dry biomass (1.7gm) and maximum weed control efficiency (98.08%) was recorded at weeding four weeks after emergence and 175kgha-1seed rate. Thus, the finding suggest grain yield was increased (52.3%) when weeding four weeks after emergence over farmers practice and 13.75% at 175kg seed rate.
effect of an endomycorrhizal inoculum on the growth of argan tree plantsIJEAB
The aim of this work is to study the effect of a composite endomycorrhizal inoculum on the growth of argan tree plants under nursery conditions. Analysis of the obtained results after ten months of inoculation showed a significant effect on the growth of the inoculated plants as compared to the controls. Indeed, the mean values of arial fresh weight (27.54 g) and root (23.64 g). The length (59.87 cm), the collar diameter (3.93 cm) and the number of branches (7.37) of the inoculated plants are superior to those observed in the control plants, 13.36 g, 13.43 g, 35.83 cm, 2.83 cm and 4.66 cm, respectively. In addition, frequency (100%), intensity (63.66%) and arbuscule contents (51.79%) and vesicles (25.52%) are very important. The roots of the control plants are not mycorrhizal. The mean number of spores formed in the rhizosphere of the inoculated plants is 246 spores per 100 g of soil. These spores are those of 29 endomycorrhizal species belonging to six different genera: Acaulospora, Scutllospora, Pacispora, Glomus, Entrophospora and Gigaspora. Representatives of the Glomus genus are the most dominant.
Performance of single cylinder diesel engine using jatropha oil with exhaust ...Mehul Joshie
The
use of straight vegetable oil encounters problem due to its high viscosity, poor volatility and cold flow. The purpose of this
study is to reduce the viscosity of oil by effectively utilization of waste heat from exhaust gases before fed to inlet and
favourable properties compared to diesel can be obtained.
Estimating stored carbon stock in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantati...Innspub Net
The increasing concentration of carbon in the atmosphere is a serious environmental problem that can affect living system on earth. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused global warming that will affect the world climate change and rising sea levels. Climate change will disrupt farming system in both the micro and macro scale. Estimation of forest carbon emissions is one of the important efforts to reduce climate change. Land clearing for palm oil plantations will affect the stored carbon in the forest reserves. The aim of this study is to determine the biomass stored carbon stocks in oil palm plantations by age group in oil palm plantations in PT Daria Dharma Pratama (PT DDP), Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Methods of measuring the stored carbon stock of palm oil biomass using allometric equations, is non-destructive method. Methods of measuring the stored carbon stock of undergrowth biomass and piled of oil palm fronds up was conducted by destructive methods. The largest biomass stored carbon stock was in the age group of 11-15 years crop of 69.32 tonnes ha-1. Then, in the age group of 16-20 years were 54.13 tonnes ha-1, age group of >20 years were 34.91 tonnes ha-1, the age group of 6-10 years were 34.16 tonnes ha-1, and the age group 0 – 5 year were 6.98 tonnes ha-1, respectively. Stored carbon stock in oil palm was influenced by the age of the plant, soil fertility, as well as plant growth and development.
Estimating stored carbon stock in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) plantati...Innspub Net
The increasing concentration of carbon in the atmosphere is a serious environmental problem that can affect living system on earth. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused global warming that will affect the world climate change and rising sea levels. Climate change will disrupt farming system in both the micro and macro scale. Estimation of forest carbon emissions is one of the important efforts to reduce climate change. Land clearing for palm oil plantations will affect the stored carbon in the forest reserves. The aim of this study is to determine the biomass stored carbon stocks in oil palm plantations by age group in oil palm plantations in PT Daria Dharma Pratama (PT DDP), Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. Methods of measuring the stored carbon stock of palm oil biomass using allometric equations, is non-destructive method. Methods of measuring the stored carbon stock of undergrowth biomass and piled of oil palm fronds up was conducted by destructive methods. The largest biomass stored carbon stock was in the age group of 11-15 years crop of 69.32 tonnes ha-1. Then, in the age group of 16-20 years were 54.13 tonnes ha-1, age group of >20 years were 34.91 tonnes ha-1, the age group of 6-10 years were 34.16 tonnes ha-1, and the age group 0 – 5 year were 6.98 tonnes ha-1, respectively. Stored carbon stock in oil palm was influenced by the age of the plant, soil fertility, as well as plant growth and development. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/ijaar/estimating-stored-carbon-stock-in-oil-palm-elaeis-guineensis-jacq-plantation-by-age-group-in-pt-daria-dharma-pratama-plantation-bengkulu-indonesia/
Endangered Orangutans and the Palm Oil IndustryProject Purpose.docxchristinemaritza
Endangered Orangutans and the Palm Oil Industry
Project Purpose
In this project, you will evaluate the business decision the Tengku needs to make to keep his company a viable commercial opportunity The purpose of this assignment is to develop the critical thinking and decision making skills necessary to make a contemporary business decision. Along with critical thinking skills, you will develop research, communication and data evaluation skills.
Outcomes You Will Meet by Completing This Project:
· applies the basic steps of the MDQ model to make a sound business decision
· describes and explains the reasoning behind the application steps used and the ultimate decision
· demonstrate the use of collaboration to help determine the final decision
· analyze, evaluate and explain both the decision factors in making the decision as well as the stakeholders involved
Setting the Stage
Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on Earth. Referred to as the “Miracle Crop” (Wan, 2017) it can be found in seventy-one percent of most supermarket food products like pizza and doughnuts, 24 percent of cosmetic products like lipstick and makeup, and five percent for energy uses like heating fuel (Deutsch bank, 2015). Known as a super food, the demand for palm oil is already high, and it is expected to triple by 2050 (Deutsch Bank (db), 2015).
Currently Malaysia, Indonesia and India produce 50 of the 56 million tons needed to meet international consumer demand. While the production of Palm Oil promotes economic development badly needed in these countries, it does not come without serious environmental and social consequences (Deutsch Bank(db), 2015).
One prominent side effect of the deforestation caused by the rapid growth of palm oil production is the reduction of the Orangutan population. It is estimated that over fifty thousand Orangutans died because of palm oil production in the last 20 years. It is also estimated that 2,000- 3,000 die every year (Orangutan. n.d.). The guestimates by experts suggest that in the next 30-50 years those found in the wild will be extinct. Environmentalists are attempting to stave off the extinction by creating refuges on nearby islands and transporting the remaining Orangutans from Borneo (where most Orangutans have traditionally lived) to the sanctuaries (Emont, 2017).
Orangutan’s are not the only victims of the increased number of palm oil plantations, but humans also suffer from the side effects. A study estimated that 91,600 people in Indonesia, 6,500 in Malaysia and 2,200 in Singapore may have died prematurely because of exposure to fine particle pollution from burning forests (France-Presse, 2016).
The large destruction of rain forests by plantation owners and its effect on global climate is also a serious problem brought about by palm oil production. Deforestation is a significant contributor to climate change; when the forests are lost, carbon is released into the atmosphere, causing the climate to heat up.
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A Review on Possibilities of Intercropping with Immature Oil Palm
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A Review on Possibilities of Intercropping with Immature Oil Palm
S. M. Dissanayake1
and I. R. Palihakkara2
1
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SRI LANKA
2
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, SRI LANKA
1
Corresponding Author: dissatri@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Oil palm (Elæisguineensis) is identified as the
world’s leading edible oil producing plant and well
established as a perennial plantation crop in tropical
countries. Economic life span of the plant is around 30-35
years and stand per hectare is around 120-135 plants. At the
initial stage of the plantations (age up to 3-5 years) there are
ample amount of free space available inside young
plantations. During this period growers were not getting any
income from oil palm and have to spend several other
agricultural practices such as weeding. Intercropping with
young oil palm is possible and practiced specially by small
and medium scale farmers with suitable combinations of
crop species. Early identification, proper management of
short and medium term intercrops gives better returns for
the farmers. Furthermore, in addition to the advantages
there were some limitations for intercropping with young oil
palm.
Keywords-- Intercropping, Young Oil Palm, Sustainable
Resource Utilization
I. INTRODUCTION
The oil palm (Elæisguineensis) originates from
the tropical rain forest regions of West Africa with the
main belts running through the southern latitudes of
Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria,
Cameroon, and into the equatorial regions of Angola and
Congo (Kwasi 2002). It belongs to the family Palmae,
sub-family Cocoideae, having 225 genera with over 2600
species (Opeke 1987). It is a versatile tree crop with
almost all parts of the tree being useful and of economic
value (Ibitoye et al. 2011).
Oil palm can produce high yields when grown
under the right biophysical conditions:
(i.) High temperature all year round, between
25°Cto 28 °C
(ii.) Sufficient sunshine: at least 5 hour of sunshine
per day
(iii.) High precipitation: evenly distributed rainfall
1800–2400 mm/year without dry spells for more than
90 days. Higher rainfall can be tolerated as long as
soils are well drained
(iv.) Soils: prefers rich, free draining soils, but can
also adapt to poor soils with adequate use of
fertilizers.
(v.) Low altitude: ideally below 500 m a.s.l. (Better
Crops International 1999; Jacquemard 2012).
Following the drop in the early 1990s of the
prices of cocoa and coffee which were then the major
commercial farming crops in Cameroon, many
smallholders turned to plant oil palm (Ngando et al. 2011;
Nkongho et al. 2014). This is further illustrated by the
amount of germinated oil palm seeds purchased by small
and medium size farmers at the IRAD-Specialized Center
for oil palm research of La Dibamba (CEREPAH) in
Cameroon which rose from 20 % of the total production
in 1996 to an average of 60 % in the following years
(Ngando et al. 2011). With this data, it is showed that
about 5000 ha of oil palm were planted by small and
medium size farmers each year during the last decade,
making a total of about 90,000 ha for the non-industrial
oil palm area in Cameroon (Bakoume and Mahbob2006).
In addition to that world–wide oil palm smallholdings
boomed since the mid-1990s notably since 1993 with a
trebling of planted areas (Rafflegeau and Ndigui 2001).
Despite this increase, the two major factors of
production: land and capital still limit the expansion
within smallholder farmers ‗communities(Nair 1993).The
high investment cost to open a new plantation (mainly
clearing and seedling cost) and the production cost at the
immature stage of oil palm development (Vermeulen and
Goad 2006). The length of time (about 3–4 years) needed
for the oil palm to start producing is a major problem for
the smallholders who have to invest considerable
amounts of money and/or labour before deriving income
from oil palm plantations. Smallholder farmers are
therefore testing different options such as intercropping
oil palm with food crops in order to mitigate these costs
(Tonye et al. 2004; Zen et al. 2005). Looking at the aspect
of weed control, studies have revealed that intercropping
often shades weeds to a greater extent, leading to a
reduction in weed density and biomass when compared to
mono-crops (Liebman and Dyck1993; Tonye et al. 2004).
Ironically, intercropping is not practiced by most
if not all famers because the results of intercropping is
uncertain and some experiments have shown there is no
or inconsistent yield benefits for the farmers. Even with
proper management, yields of intercrops can be easily
influenced by growing conditions. Although growing
conditions affect all agricultural systems, there is
evidence to suggest that the complexity of intercropping
can make the system more vulnerable to environmental
stresses. Combined with the greater degree of
management skills required to operate the system, yield
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uncertainty may hamper the adoption of intercropping
(Pridham and Entz 2008; Agro brief No4 2011).
Furthermore, if crop choices or timing differences in crop
life cycles are not managed correctly, the two crops can
compete with each other for water, nutrient and other
resources with negative yield results (Brainard and
Bellinder 2004). In addition to that major problems with
farm maintenance operations, which may difficult to
mechanize as there is not enough space for the mobile
equipment to operate (Amoah et al. 1995). Furthermore,
another major problem is the denseness of the crops
which can make it physically more difficult to combat
diseases, pest attacks and weed problems. Therefore Cost
of weeding best crop combination is implemented and if
not well selected, some crops may act as host for
transmitting potential pathogens to other crops.
II. SPACE AVAILABILITY FOR
INTERCROPPING
Oil Palm is an unbranched monoecious,
monocotyledonous tree attains a height of about 20 to 30
meter having economic life of 35 years. It is recognized
as the major source of vegetable oil producer with an
average oil yield of 4 to 6 tons per hector/ye compared to
any other oil yielding crop including coconut and
groundnut (Vasanth kumar, 2005). It is planted at a wider
space of 9 mx9 m x9 m in a triangular system. It occupies
only 5-15 %area during the juvenile phase of the garden
(Suresh and Rethinam, 2001). Similarly, 60 to 65 % of
the area remains vacant in mature oil palm gardens.
Active root system of adult palms under good
management is mainly concentrated within a radius of 0.5
to 3m laterally from the bole and 10-40 cm depth
vertically (Suresh et al., 2003). This situation offers an
ample scope for effective utilization of horizontal and
vertical space for growing intercrops, thus providing
additional employment opportunities and income for
small and marginal farm families during the initial three
years of oil palm cultivation (Reddy and Prasad, 2011).
The main objectives of intercropping are
effective utilization of space left between two rows of the
main crop and out per unit area. Studies conducted by
Reddy et al., (2004) on intercropping in oil palm during
juvenile phase revealed that there was no adverse effect
on growth of oil palm and also intercrops added lot of
biomass (varied from 0.5 -17tha-1
) which can be utilized
by oil palm in future. Under good management oil palm
takes three to four years to utilize entire inter space.
Intercropping in the interspaced of oil palm is practiced
only in India. In other countries where oil palm is grown,
intercropping is not practiced because land is not
constrained as it is in India. Since it is a perennial crop,
there is ample scope for raising intercrops in oil palm
plantations during the initial 3-4 years. Farmers have to
grow intercrops during the juvenile phase as there will
not be income from oil palm crop. Similarly, economic
condition and size of land holding of Indian farmer,
increased cost of production and FFB price fluctuation
are forcing them to go for intercropping in grown up oil
palm garden also. Study conducted by Reddiet al., (2015)
on intercropping in oil palm proved that growing okra as
an intercrop with oil palm generated higher net return
compared to other vegetable crops in young oil palm.
III. WEED DISTRIBUTION AND
CONTROL
Whether intercropped or not, weed control
(manual and / or chemical) in oil palm plantations is
unavoidable. Weeds if not attended to, can considerably
affect the growth and yield of oil palm. Major weed sob
served in young oil palm were Chromolaena odorata
(Achakasava), Panicum maximum (Guinea grass),
Pueraria phaseoloides (Cover crop), Pennisetum
purpureum (Elephant grass), Thaumatococcus daniellii
and Bambusa vulgaris (Indian bamboo). These weeds
have adverse effects on oil palm and intercrops. Weeds
act as a hideout for pests; they are detrimental to oil palm
growth, as they compete with the oil palm for nutrients,
water and sunlight. They also cause difficulty in
movement on the plantation. Among the weeds listed
above ‗‗achakasava‘‘ was the most severe of all weeds
present, followed by ‗‗Guinea grass‘‘ with the least being
the ‗‗Indian bamboo‘‘. (Yvonne K. et al., 2012)
IV. COST OF WEEDING
With the observation of weeding on selected oil
palm plantations, 48% practiced only manual weeding
while 52% practiced both manual and chemical weeding.
Generally, the manual weeding (both slashing and circle
weeding) costs on average (€0.27) per palm depending on
the severity of the weeds. Spraying off arms was mostly
done by respondents themselves with help from their
families. For those who paid for labor, it costs on average
(€0.08) to spray a palm (Yvonne K. et al., 2012)
V. NUTRIENT STATUS IN THE SOILS
Data regarding nutrient status in the soils at
initial stage and after completion of experiment (with and
without intercrop plots) are revealed that except nitrogen
all components were increased in the soils where
intercrops were taken. Nitrogen content in the soils in
intercrops was 153.66 kg h-1
where as it was 175.61 kg h-
1
in without intercrops. Decreased in nitrogen content in
intercropped soil indicate needs to increase nitrogenous
fertilizer while planning intercrops.
VI. FERTILIZER RESPONSE ON
IMMATURE OIL PALM
There were significant differences in soil
available K content among treatments applied. Higher
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values were observed in K applied pots, compared with,
zero level K applied control plots. Highest soil K
concentration were observed in 180 K2O (kg/ha/yr) applied
plots.
Significant differences in leaf K concentration
were observed among the treatments. Highest leaf K
concentration were observed in 180 K2O (kg/ha/yr) applied
plots.
The height and girth of plant and number of
fronds did not significantly vary among treatments. The
60 K2O (kg/ha/yr) applied plots recorded the maximum
height while the palms that received 90 K2O (kg/ha/yr)
reported the highest girth and number of fronds.
The number of male flowers, female flowers and
bunches did not significantly vary among different
treatments. (S. M. Dissanayake., et al 2019)
Nitrogen plays a vital role in oil palm, especially
during its immature stage. A field experiment on young
immature oil palm was conducted to quantify the uptake
of N derived from N2 fixation by the diazotroph Bacillus
sphaericus strain UPMB-10, using the 15
N isotope
dilution method. Eight months after 15
N application,
young immature oil palms that received 67% of standard
N fertilizer application together with B. sphaericus
inoculation had significantly lower 15
N enrichment than
uninoculated palms that received similar N fertilizers.
The dilution of labeled N served as a marker for the
occurrence of biological N2 fixation. The proportion of N
uptake that was derived from the atmosphere was
estimated as 63% on the whole plant basis. The
inoculation process increased the N and dry matter yields
of the palm leaflets and rachis significantly. Field
planting of young, immature oil palm in soil inoculated
with B. sphaericus UPMB-10 might mitigate inorganic
fertilizer-N application through supplementation by
biological nitrogen fixation. This could be a new and
important source of nitrogen biofertilizer in the early
phase of oil palm cultivation in the field. (Fitri Abdul
Aziz Zakry., et al)
Under stress conditions, changes in plant
growth, dry matter allocation, relative water content, leaf
relative conductivity, leaf N, P and K concentration are
usually observed. These characteristics and related
parameters were determined and the experiment results
are listed as follows:
(1) Fertilization promoted the growth of oil palm under
well-watered conditions, while under water stress
conditions its effects on growth was negative. The ratio of
root/shoot was increased under water stress condition
(2) Relative water content and chlorophyll a/b content
were gradually decreased while leaf relative conductivity
was increased quickly under water and nutrient stress
conditions during the experiment. It is obvious that water
stress had a greater influence than nutrient stress on these
parameters
(3) Water and nutrient stress decreased leaf nitrogen and
phosphorus concentration but increased potassium
concentration
The combination of water and nutrient stress
made significant effects on nitrogen and phosphorus
concentration, but no significant effects on potassium
concentration. Moreover, deficiency of both water and
nutrients in combination had the greatest impact on
changes in these traits of oil palm.
Water and nutrient deficiency are major factors
limiting the productivity and geographical distribution of
many species, including important agricultural crops
(Conner et al., 1998; Zhang et al., 2007; Tseira and Irit,
2009; Andrews et al., 2010). Fertilization is most
effective when trees are not water-stressed, and irrigation
is most effecttive when nutrients are not scarce (Sands
and Mulligan, 1990). Therefore, understanding the
mechanisms of plant tolerance to water and nutrient stress
is a crucial environmental research topic (Wang et al.,
2009a).
At the end of the experiment, Chlorophyll a/b
was significantly influenced by water and nutrient stress.
However, Chlorophyll a/b remained stable under control
treatment. These results also showed that water stress had
a greater influence on these traits than nutrient stress.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentration As
shown in Table 3, at the end of the experiment, the main
effects, the interaction between water and nutrient stress,
was significant for leaf nitrogen and phosphorus
concentration (P < 0.05), but had no significant effect on
potassium concentration. Nitrogen, and phosphorus
concentration was lower in the nutrient and nutrient-water
stressed plants compared to the control plant. The highest
decrease in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
concentrations were 11.4 and 27.4%, respectively. But
potassium concentration was increased under stress
condition.
VII. POTENTIAL CROPS TO
INTERCROPPED
Mostly intercropped annual crops are; Plantain
(Musa paradisiaca), Banana (Musa acumi-nata), Maize
(Zea mays), Groundnut (Arachis hypo-gaea), Cassava
(Manihot esculenta), Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta),
Egusi (Citrulluslanatus), Garden huckleberry (Solanum
melanocerasum), Amaranthus (Amaranthus hybridus) and
Yam (Dioscorea sp.) Bitter leaf Vernonia amygdalina.
(Yvonne K. et al., 2012)
VIII. PERFORMANCE OF INTERCROPS
IN OIL PALM
Research findings revealed that the yield in
intercropping system was significantly increased every
year than sole crop. It was 5.00, 12.40 and 14.20 t/
haduring 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively and yield was
3.74, 9.51 and 9.92 t/ haduring respective years as a sole
crop. The pooled mean indicated that yield increment in
oil palm (FFB) in mix cropping was 36.40 per cent than
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sole crop. This could be attributed to better growth as
indicated by increase in number of leaves and leaf area of
the palms under intercropping system. This yield pattern
is well supported by Nathet al., (2015) who observed
increased in nut yield of coconut in the intercropping
situation compared to sole crop.
The yield data of intercrops in mixed cropping
system revealed that in first year, banana recorded the
highest yield(2.9t/ ha)while elephant foot yam recorded
significantly highest yield (2.3 t/ ha) during second year.
During third year maximum yield was noticed in
pineapple (2.5t/ha). Pooled mean data revealed that the
maximum yield (2.28 t/ ha) was recorded in banana
followed by elephant foot yam (1.82 t/ ha). Decreased in
banana yield in subsequent year may be due to ratoon
crops. The year 2015 -16 was the first year and pineapple
crop was in establishment phase hence yield of pineapple
did not obtain during 2015-16. Data revealed that total
yield in intercrop including Oil palm Equivalent Yield
(OEY) of intercrop was 13.09t/ hawhile in sole crop it
was 7.72 t/ hawhich indicated 69.56 % yield increment
due to mix cropping. The cost of production of sole crop
for three years was Rs.1, 63,000t/ hawhile it was Rs.3,
33,629t/ ha in inter cropping system. The gross returns
per hectare for three years were Rs.5, 91,269/-in
intercropping and Rs.1, 32,937t/ hain sole crop. The net
returns per year was the highest (Rs.89, 549/-) in
intercropping earning Rs.89, 570t /haas an additional
returns than sole crop. The highest B: Cratio (1.83) was
noted in intercropping system as against 0.82 in sole oil
palm crop as it is in immature phase.
Similar finding were observed by Reddietal.,
(2015) when okra was taken as intercrop in oil palm.
Reddy and Suresh (2009) found banana was the most
profitable crop when compared with turmeric and spider
lily.
Data on effect of intercropping in oil palm on
morphological parameters are revealed that average palm
height and average numbers of leaves at a time of
intercrop were 0.96 m and 22.01 respectively. After three
years of intercropping palms height is 2.61 m compare to
2.18 m without intercrop. It is clear that palm height was
increased due to intercropping. This could be due to
available moisture and shade. Similarly, after three years
of intercropping palms in intercrops produced 29.82
leaves while it was 28.42 in without intercrops which
were only 22.01 prior to intercropping. Similarly, palms
in intercrops recorded increase in leaf length (4.89 cm),
number of leaflets (264.8), length of leaflet (79.01 cm),
width of leaflet (3.36 cm), maximum width of leaflet
(4.47 cm), leaflet area (258.25 cm2) and yield also (10.53
t/ ha) as compared to 4.18 m, 240.9, 74.28 cm, 3.17cm,
4.31cm, 252.80 cm2and 7.72 t/ harespectively in without
intercrops. This increased in leaf production and leaf area
under intercropping might have resulted in increased in
bunch yield of oil palm under intercropping (Nathet al.,
2015). Thus study revealed that the yield of oil palm in
intercropping system was triggered 36.40 per cent over
sole crop along with the additional yield of intercrops
(banana, pine apple and elephant foot yam) which
provided the additional returns and highest the C:B ratio
(1:1.82) suggesting the compatibility of oil palm for
intercropping.
Thus it can be concluded that growingbanana,
pineapple and elephant foot yam as an intercrop in young
oil palm garden up to 4 yearsis the best preposition for
earning additional returns from juvenile oil palm orchard
under South Konkan region.
IX. REASONS FOR NOT
INTERCROPPING
For smallholder farmers as well as for the agro-
industry in the study site that did not practice
intercropping, the reasons given were as follows: all
personnel questioned, said intercropping would result in
poor plantation management; in addition to it being
detrimental to oil palm yield at production stage. These
they emphasized were of utmost importance to them as
their primary objective as a company was getting good oil
palm yields. SH farmers who did not practice
intercropping said intercropping was detrimental at
production stage, food crops attract more pests such as
rodents and lastly some said that their plantations were
further away from the village, an obstacle to regular visits
(Yvonne K. et al.,)
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