Detecting BSR-infected oil palm seedlings using thermal imaging technique

• Main Authors: Mohd Johari, Siti Nurul Afiah, Abdol Lajis, Ghaibulna, Keat, Neoh B., Ithnin, Nalisha, Bejo, Siti Khairunniza, Daim, Leona Daniela Jeffery, Yap, Yun Ci
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Basrah, College of Agriculture 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96630/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96630/; https://bjas.bajas.edu.iq/index.php/bjas/article/view/417

Basal Stem Rot (BSR) is the most destructive disease instigated by a white wood rotting fungus called Ganoderma boninense, which cause great economic setback in oil palm productivity. It attacks the basal stem of oil palm trees, causing them to slowly rot. It also affects the xylem tissues that even...