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Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem

In-situ soil assessment such as field soil compaction can often be a helpful approach in help determining soil suitability for certain crops. In this study, an assessment was conducted to characterize the Soil Penetration Resistance (SPR) in planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) plantation at differen...

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Main Authors: Wasli, Mohd Effendi, Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah, Yong, Roland, Perumal, Mugunthan, Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin, Kalu, Meekiong, Sim, Siong Fong, Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa
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Published: Sage Publications 2021
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96369/
https://thescipub.com/abstract/ojbsci.2021.338.345
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spelling my.upm.eprints.963692023-01-31T02:02:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96369/ Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem Wasli, Mohd Effendi Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah Yong, Roland Perumal, Mugunthan Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin Kalu, Meekiong Sim, Siong Fong Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa In-situ soil assessment such as field soil compaction can often be a helpful approach in help determining soil suitability for certain crops. In this study, an assessment was conducted to characterize the Soil Penetration Resistance (SPR) in planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) plantation at different growth of rosette and trunking stages under mineral soils ecosystem. SPR in-situ assessment would provide a beneficial guideline and site indicator in determining land suitability before establishing sago plantations, especially on mineral soils. The study was conducted in Mukah, Sarawak, with two study sites at Oya and Talau. The growth stage of sago palm at Oya and Talau site were at the rosette and trunking stage, respectively. The soil types at both study sites consisted of Gley soils (clayey) with significant mineral development at the subsoil horizon. SPR measurements were taken using a Hasegawa-type cone penetrometer. Soil compaction in SSSED Oya was more compact than Talau river research station from shallow depth to subsurface soils. SPR at SSSED Oya ranged between 7.5 to 46.8 J cm-1, while Talau river research station ranged between 1.9 J cm-1 to 11.1 J cm-1. Although there was a significant difference between the growth stage of 0-20 cm and 80-100 cm soils depths, both SSSED Oya and Talau river research station are considered suitable areas for sago palm plantations. Using a practical and convenient approach in assessing soil suitability for sago cultivation, SPR assessment to identify potential areas for the establishment of sago cultivation area can be the fundamental tools for landowners in preparing their land for future cultivation. Sage Publications 2021 Article PeerReviewed Wasli, Mohd Effendi and Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah and Yong, Roland and Perumal, Mugunthan and Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin and Kalu, Meekiong and Sim, Siong Fong and Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa (2021) Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem. OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, 21 (4). 338 - 345. ISSN 1608-4217 https://thescipub.com/abstract/ojbsci.2021.338.345 10.3844/ojbssp.2021.338.345
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description In-situ soil assessment such as field soil compaction can often be a helpful approach in help determining soil suitability for certain crops. In this study, an assessment was conducted to characterize the Soil Penetration Resistance (SPR) in planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) plantation at different growth of rosette and trunking stages under mineral soils ecosystem. SPR in-situ assessment would provide a beneficial guideline and site indicator in determining land suitability before establishing sago plantations, especially on mineral soils. The study was conducted in Mukah, Sarawak, with two study sites at Oya and Talau. The growth stage of sago palm at Oya and Talau site were at the rosette and trunking stage, respectively. The soil types at both study sites consisted of Gley soils (clayey) with significant mineral development at the subsoil horizon. SPR measurements were taken using a Hasegawa-type cone penetrometer. Soil compaction in SSSED Oya was more compact than Talau river research station from shallow depth to subsurface soils. SPR at SSSED Oya ranged between 7.5 to 46.8 J cm-1, while Talau river research station ranged between 1.9 J cm-1 to 11.1 J cm-1. Although there was a significant difference between the growth stage of 0-20 cm and 80-100 cm soils depths, both SSSED Oya and Talau river research station are considered suitable areas for sago palm plantations. Using a practical and convenient approach in assessing soil suitability for sago cultivation, SPR assessment to identify potential areas for the establishment of sago cultivation area can be the fundamental tools for landowners in preparing their land for future cultivation.
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author Wasli, Mohd Effendi
Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah
Yong, Roland
Perumal, Mugunthan
Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin
Kalu, Meekiong
Sim, Siong Fong
Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa
spellingShingle Wasli, Mohd Effendi
Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah
Yong, Roland
Perumal, Mugunthan
Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin
Kalu, Meekiong
Sim, Siong Fong
Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa
Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
author_facet Wasli, Mohd Effendi
Che Ali, Nurul Hidayah
Yong, Roland
Perumal, Mugunthan
Awang Husaini, Awang Ahmad Sallehin
Kalu, Meekiong
Sim, Siong Fong
Mohamad Jaffar, Aina Nadia Najwa
author_sort Wasli, Mohd Effendi
title Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
title_short Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
title_full Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
title_fullStr Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
title_full_unstemmed Characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (Metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
title_sort characterizing soil penetration resistance of planted sago palm (metroxylon spp.) under mineral soils ecosystem
publisher Sage Publications
publishDate 2021
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96369/
https://thescipub.com/abstract/ojbsci.2021.338.345
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