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Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation

Problem statement: Introduction of mechanisation in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations could result in soil compaction and cause soil degradation. This could be a serious problem in the future due to increase in size, weight and transportation frequency of machines used. Objectives: This trial...

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Main Authors: Yahya, Zuraidah, Hussin, Aminuddin, Talib, Jamal, Othman, Jamarei, Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna, Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie
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Published: Science Publications 2009
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15499/1/ajassp.2009.2006.2009.pdf
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spelling my.upm.eprints.154992017-11-29T05:18:02Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15499/ Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation Yahya, Zuraidah Hussin, Aminuddin Talib, Jamal Othman, Jamarei Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie Problem statement: Introduction of mechanisation in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations could result in soil compaction and cause soil degradation. This could be a serious problem in the future due to increase in size, weight and transportation frequency of machines used. Objectives: This trial was carried out to evaluate the effect of different trailer weights and transportation frequencies on the soil physical properties of Bernam series soil. Approach: The treatments were a combination of three trailer weights and four transportation frequencies. At the end of 6 years of the experiment, soil samples were taken for soil physical properties characterisation at 0-10, 10-20 and 20-30 cm depths. Results: After six years of soil compaction treatments, the results showed that the mean soil bulk density increased and the porosity decreased annually. However, the mean soil bulk density was still less than 1.0 g cm-3. The mean soil bulk density decreased with increasing soil depth, but porosity and available water increased with soil depth. The 3 rounds per month transportation frequency for all trailer weights and 2 rounds per month for the 4 tonnes trailer weight significantly affected the soil physical properties. Conclusion: Generally, the results indicated that the 6 years of compaction treatments did not cause serious soil compaction that could alter the soil physical properties for this particular soil type. Science Publications 2009 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15499/1/ajassp.2009.2006.2009.pdf Yahya, Zuraidah and Hussin, Aminuddin and Talib, Jamal and Othman, Jamarei and Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna and Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie (2009) Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 6 (12). pp. 2006-2009. ISSN 1546-9239; ESSN: 1554-3641 http://thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajassp.2009.2006.2009 10.3844/ajassp.2009.2006.2009
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description Problem statement: Introduction of mechanisation in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) plantations could result in soil compaction and cause soil degradation. This could be a serious problem in the future due to increase in size, weight and transportation frequency of machines used. Objectives: This trial was carried out to evaluate the effect of different trailer weights and transportation frequencies on the soil physical properties of Bernam series soil. Approach: The treatments were a combination of three trailer weights and four transportation frequencies. At the end of 6 years of the experiment, soil samples were taken for soil physical properties characterisation at 0-10, 10-20 and 20-30 cm depths. Results: After six years of soil compaction treatments, the results showed that the mean soil bulk density increased and the porosity decreased annually. However, the mean soil bulk density was still less than 1.0 g cm-3. The mean soil bulk density decreased with increasing soil depth, but porosity and available water increased with soil depth. The 3 rounds per month transportation frequency for all trailer weights and 2 rounds per month for the 4 tonnes trailer weight significantly affected the soil physical properties. Conclusion: Generally, the results indicated that the 6 years of compaction treatments did not cause serious soil compaction that could alter the soil physical properties for this particular soil type.
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author Yahya, Zuraidah
Hussin, Aminuddin
Talib, Jamal
Othman, Jamarei
Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna
Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie
spellingShingle Yahya, Zuraidah
Hussin, Aminuddin
Talib, Jamal
Othman, Jamarei
Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna
Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie
Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
author_facet Yahya, Zuraidah
Hussin, Aminuddin
Talib, Jamal
Othman, Jamarei
Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna
Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie
author_sort Yahya, Zuraidah
title Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
title_short Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
title_full Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
title_fullStr Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
title_full_unstemmed Machinery compaction effects on physical properties of Bernam series in an oil palm plantation
title_sort machinery compaction effects on physical properties of bernam series in an oil palm plantation
publisher Science Publications
publishDate 2009
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15499/1/ajassp.2009.2006.2009.pdf
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http://thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajassp.2009.2006.2009
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