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Foliar Composition of the Oil Palm in West Malaysia I. Variation in Leaf Nutrient Levels in Relation to Sampling Intensity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

Poon Yew Chin ,
J. A. Varley  and
J. B. Ward
Poon Yew Chin
Affiliation:
Harrisons and Crosfield Oil Palm Research Station, Selangor, West Malaysia
J. A. Varley
Affiliation:
Directorate of Overseas Survey, Coley Park, Reading, England
J. B. Ward
Affiliation:
Plantations Group, Unilever Ltd., London
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Summary

A uniformity trial was carried out at Banting, Selangor in West Malaysia to estimate optimal sampling rates for determining foliar nutrient contents of oil palms. The results suggest that the unit for sampling in this area is greater than 10 acres but less than 50. A comparison of the results with those obtained in Nigeria shows a large measure of agreement. Factors concerned in choosing a sampling rate are discussed. With the information available a rate of 2–3 per cent appears adequate.

Type
Research Article
Information
Experimental Agriculture , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , April 1970 , pp. 113 - 121
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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