Effects of copper and zinc application on the oil palm root morphology and epidermis cell size

• Main Authors: Karam Singh, Daljit Singh, Abdul Rahman, Zaharah, Muharam, Farrah Melissa, Mohamed Zulperi, Dzarifah, Rajoo, Keeren Sundara, A., Arifin, Abdullah, Rosazlin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88691/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88691/; https://www.jacsdirectory.com/journal-of-natural-products-and-resources/articleview.php?id=61

The growth of oil palm is highly dependent on the availability of nutrients, supplied through fertilizers. This is especially true for peat soils where there is a lack of Zn and Cu due to the soil being deficient of mineral and clay content. The deficiency of Zn and Cu has been found to inhibit oil...