Peat soils and their management for oil palm : A brief overview.
Abstract
The paper briefly reviews generl characteristics of peat soils in the tropics and then considers some important specific characteristics of these soils at series level, in Malaysia. Subsequently important management aspectos of these soils for oil palm are considered. Particular emphasis is given to water management (Especially drainage), compaction, problems of settling of soil, termite infestation and nutrient management. 20 ref. The paper briefly reviews generl characteristics of peat soils in the tropics and then considers some important specific characteristics of these soils at series level, in Malaysia. Subsequently important management aspectos of these soils for oil palm are considered. Particular emphasis is given to water management (Especially drainage), compaction, problems of settling of soil, termite infestation and nutrient management.
The paper briefly reviews generl characteristics of peat soils in the tropics and then considers some important specific characteristics of these soils at series level, in Malaysia. Subsequently important management aspectos of these soils for oil palm are considered. Particular emphasis is given to water management (Especially drainage), compaction, problems of settling of soil, termite infestation and nutrient management.
Palabras clave:
Aplicación de fertilizantes
compactación
Drenaje
Manejo del agua
Suelo de turba
Suelo orgánico.
Suelo.
nutrición del suelo
Palma de aceite
Aplicación de fertilizantes
compactación
Drenaje
Manejo del agua
Suelo de turba
Suelo orgánico.
Suelo.
nutrición del suelo
Palma de aceite