Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery

The growth of oil palm trees depends on phosphate availability. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) enhance the availability of phosphorus from phosphate rock by its phosphorus solubilizing ability. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can improve the available phosphorus content provided by phos...

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Main Authors: Haoran, Ding, Tan, Geok Hun, Kasim, Susilawati
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia 2025
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120864/
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author Haoran, Ding
Tan, Geok Hun
Kasim, Susilawati
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Tan, Geok Hun
Kasim, Susilawati
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description The growth of oil palm trees depends on phosphate availability. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) enhance the availability of phosphorus from phosphate rock by its phosphorus solubilizing ability. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can improve the available phosphorus content provided by phosphate rock through its phosphorus solubilization ability. In the management of palm tree nurseries, it is vital to carefully choose the appropriate type and application rate of phosphate fertilizers based on the growth requirements and soil characteristics of palm saplings to achieve optimal growth outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine how well oil palm nursery could benefit from the use of commercial rock phosphate in conjunction with phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB). Bacillus marisflavi and Bacillus aryabahattai populations in 1 g of compost were found to be 2 × 109and 1 × 108respectively, using the plate count method. As seen by leaf count, oil palm size, and frond height, the development rate and quality of oil palm seedlings are greatly enhanced by the combination of Morocco rock phosphate (MRP) and PSB. This study demonstrated that a combination of PSB and commercial phosphate rock is beneficial to oil palm seedlings and sought to determine its efficacy in oil palm nurseries.
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spelling upm-1208642025-10-14T03:45:24Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120864/ Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery Haoran, Ding Tan, Geok Hun Kasim, Susilawati The growth of oil palm trees depends on phosphate availability. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) enhance the availability of phosphorus from phosphate rock by its phosphorus solubilizing ability. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can improve the available phosphorus content provided by phosphate rock through its phosphorus solubilization ability. In the management of palm tree nurseries, it is vital to carefully choose the appropriate type and application rate of phosphate fertilizers based on the growth requirements and soil characteristics of palm saplings to achieve optimal growth outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine how well oil palm nursery could benefit from the use of commercial rock phosphate in conjunction with phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB). Bacillus marisflavi and Bacillus aryabahattai populations in 1 g of compost were found to be 2 × 109and 1 × 108respectively, using the plate count method. As seen by leaf count, oil palm size, and frond height, the development rate and quality of oil palm seedlings are greatly enhanced by the combination of Morocco rock phosphate (MRP) and PSB. This study demonstrated that a combination of PSB and commercial phosphate rock is beneficial to oil palm seedlings and sought to determine its efficacy in oil palm nurseries. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120864/1/120864.pdf Haoran, Ding and Tan, Geok Hun and Kasim, Susilawati (2025) Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 48 (5). pp. 1457-1470. ISSN 1511-3701; eISSN: 2231-8542 http://pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjtas/browse/regular-issue?article=JTAS-3236-2024 10.47836/pjtas.48.5.07
spellingShingle Haoran, Ding
Tan, Geok Hun
Kasim, Susilawati
Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title_full Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title_fullStr Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title_full_unstemmed Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title_short Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
title_sort phosphate solubilizing bacteria (psb) and commercial rock phosphate: an effective combination for oil palm nursery
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