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

• Main Authors: Abubakar, Ahmed, Ishak, Mohd Yusoff, Abu Bakar, Aisyah, Uddin, Mohd Kamal, Ahmad, Mohammad Hadi, Abu Seman, Idris, Law, Mei Ching, Ahmad, Afandi, Hashim, Zulkifli
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer 2023
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/108105/; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40808-022-01465-9?error=cookies_not_supported&code=6cf77dd6-b881-43cb-b48f-ed78e3c413bc

Malaysia is estimated to have cultivated over 5 million hectares of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), making it the most dominant plantation crop in the country. Malaysia produces about 45% of the world's total palm oil, and it exports about 80% of it. This study aims to identify suitable area for...