Abstract:Fertilization costs for almost all oil palm plantation companies range from 40-60% of the total plant maintenance costs. Farm fertilizer consumption and world fertilizer prices for the three main macronutrients increase yearly, but the use efficiency is low. Meanwhile, pressure came from environmentalists regarding the effects of pollution by excessive use of fertilizers. Application of fertilization through axillary oil palm midrib is expected to overcome inefficiency. This study examined the phosphorus uptak… Show more
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