Determining the optimum harvest point in oil palm interspecific hybrids (O×G) to maximize oil content

Abstract

Due to the rapid expansion of the O×G hybrids in South America, the agronomic management of these was transferred from the African oil palm with minimum or no adaptation of the technologies. For instance, critical activities toward oil yield, such as pollination and harvest criteria, were conducted empirically. Thus, it is essential to determine the optimum harvest point to maximize the oil extraction efficiency of the O×G hybrids, specifically Coari × La Mé (C×LM), Manaos × Compacta (M×C), and Brazil × Djongo (B×DJ).