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The role of mycorrhizas in more sustainable oil palm cultivation

Phosri, Cherdchai, Rodriguez, Alia, Sanders, Ian R., Jeffries, Peter (2010) The role of mycorrhizas in more sustainable oil palm cultivation. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 135 (3). pp. 187-193. ISSN 0167-8809. (doi:10.1016/j.agee.2009.09.006) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:28480)

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Abstract

Oil palm is a significant and developing crop in many developing countries. The introduction of oil palm puts pressure on natural resources because it is often planted in cleared-cut land that previously supported other crops or was forested. This has led to environmental concerns which require attention. Hence it is important that new plantations are managed in a sustainable way to reduce the impact of oil palm cultivation on ecosystems whilst maximising yield and productivity to farmers. The application of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) technology is one option that can benefit both agronomic plant health and ecosystems. AMF have the potential to increase conventional agricultural productivity and are crucial for the sustainable functioning of agricultural ecosystems. This paper provides an insight into how AMF application might benefit oil palm cultivation through more sustainable management and the practical use of AMF for oil palm plantations.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.agee.2009.09.006
Subjects: Q Science
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Biosciences
Depositing User: Susan Davies
Date Deposited: 23 Nov 2011 11:53 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:06 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/28480 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Jeffries, Peter.

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