Geospatial simulation and mapping of climate suitability for oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) production in Peninsular Malaysia using GIS/remote sensing techniques and analytic hierarchy process

RETRACTED: Geospatial assessment of potential land suitability for oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) cultivation in the western parts of Ethiopia

“…Previous study by Bernhard et al, (2018) stated that areas characterized with a sandy and silt clay soil texture, alkaline free soil, at least lm soil depth, hot temperature and steep slope are an ideal potential land for oil palm cultivation. Some scholars have studied the spatial distribution of potential land suitability for oil palm tree cultivation using geospatial techniques and Analytical Hearachy Process (AHP) in Africa, particularly in Northern Uganda, Ghana and Malaysia (Rhebergen et al, 2016;Abraham and Bamweyana, 2022;Abubakar et al, 2023a). Ethiopia is characterized by favorable climate and biophysical factors for several oil crops and tree production for industrial inputs, particularly oil palm cultivation.…”

Estimation of soil erodibility in Peninsular Malaysia: A case study using multiple linear regression and artificial neural networks

“…Peninsular Malaysia, a Southeast Asian region, lies in the tropical latitude having substantial precipitation, high humidity, and temperature dominated by southwest (May to September) and northeast (November to March) monsoons. Since Peninsular Malaysia is located near the equator, its climate is generally categorized as equatorial having uniformly high temperature with an average of about 27 °C [ 48 ]. The Peninsular Malaysia receives a mean annual rainfall of approximately 2540 mm [ 49 ].…”

Introductory Chapter: Elaeis guineensis – An Overview and an Update

“…Malaysia, a significant player in the oil palm industry, faces considerable economic and livelihood consequences. This intricate relationship between climate and soil dynamics underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the oil palm industry, as climate plays a major role in the formation and development of soil, including its texture and the soil organic matter cycle [4,6]. Nevertheless, innovative approaches, such as the use of biofertilizers, have gained attention in oil palm plantations.…”