IJAER

International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research™

ISSN 2455-6939

Title:
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW ABOUT MINERAL NUTRITION AND FERTILIZATION OF PALM TREE (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) AT PRODUCTION STAGE

Authors:
KOUAME Konan , CAMARA Brahima , KONE Boake , BALLO Koffi , SEKOU Diabate and AKE Severin

Abstract:
The stage of production preceding is characterized by the production of the palm plantation. During the exploitation, fertilization allows the palm tree to express its full potential for sustainable production. This work made it possible to take stock of the knowledge on the nutrition and the fertilization of the oil palm through the major production zones, and especially the consequences of the uncontrolled use of fertilizers on the environment. From the start of production, fertilization is driven by an annual intake of potassium, the dose of which is established by foliar diagnosis, used as the main method of studying the mineral nutrition. The doses applied vary according to the different production zones. For a necessary balance of all mineral elements, phosphate, nitrogen and magnesium fertilizers are applied to certain types of soil for a better expression of the production potential of the material used. The main stages of fertilizer application are: fertilizer selection, determination of doses, dates and methods of application. Fertilization makes it possible to obtain a surplus value at least equal to three times the expenditure granted when they are brought in quantity and balance. Because uncontrolled use of fertilizers acts dangerously on the environment, water, humans, soil and greatly reduces biodiversity. The cultivation of oil palms, with the advent of hybrids and a rational fertilization policy, can be a better tool for the development and improvement of the living standards of small rural farmers in the tropical world, the main component of the production chain.

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