Papers by ADZEMI MAT ARSHAD
Encik Ibrahim Sha�uddin kerana sudi membenarkan penggunaan komputer peribadi sepanjang penulis me... more Encik Ibrahim Sha�uddin kerana sudi membenarkan penggunaan komputer peribadi sepanjang penulis menganalisis data penyelidikan. Encik Jamil Omar kerana banyak membantu dalam menganalisis sampe 1 tumbuhan dan tanah. Sahabat penulis Tuan Syed Mohd. Basr i Japleous kerana banyak membantu dalam penyediaan sampel tanah, twnbuhan dan kerja-kerja ladang. Semua pensyarah, sahabat dan pembantu makma! Jabatan Sains Tanah, khasnya pembantu makmal Makmal Analisis Tanah dan Tumbuhan di atas swnbangan dan bantuan yang telah diberikan. Mereka yang telah membantu secara langsung dan tidak langsung dalam menjayakan penulisan tesis dan penyelidikan. Pengarah, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), canberra, Australia kerana memberi peluang kepada penulis bekerja sementara di bawah projek pembiayaan ACIAR yang mana merupakan punca kewangan bagi menanggung pembiayaan pengajian sendiri. Penghargaan dan Al Fatihah buat ayah yang baru pergi, ibu, tok dan adik-adik yang sentiasa memberi dorongan di sepanjang pengajian. iv Akhirnya penghargaan khas ditujukan buat isteri dan anak anak yang telah sabar rnenernpuh cabaran dan dugaan, galakan, 5 umber ilharn dan pengorbanan yang terlalu bes ar yang telah diberikan sepanjang pengajian. Sernuga Allah rnenetapkan iman mereka. Kejayaan yang diperolehi hari ini adalah berk at doa restu dari ayah, ibu, isteri, anak-anak, tok serta adik-adik. Sernuga Allah jua mernbalas kepada yang telah rnernbantu dan rnernberi surnbangan ikhlas.
Land evaluation assesses the suitability of land for specified land uses. The FAO Framework for L... more Land evaluation assesses the suitability of land for specified land uses. The FAO Framework for Land Evaluation provides guidance for land suitability assessment. An Expert System Land Evaluation for Oil Palm Cultivation (ESLEOP) software was developed using climate, land qualities and land characteristics as diagnostic criteria in order to speed up the process of land assessment for oil palm cultivation in tropical regions. The results showed that ESLEOP evaluated land suitability for oil palm cultivation faster than the conventional method.
The physical and chemical properties of BRIS (beach ridges interspersed with swales) soil are uns... more The physical and chemical properties of BRIS (beach ridges interspersed with swales) soil are unsuitable for agricultural purposes. A proper fertilizer and crop management practices are required. The relationship between different level of nitrogen fertilizer, growth and pineapple fruit yield vary N36 were studied. The experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design of seven treatments with four replicates. Prior to artificial flower induction, seven different rates of nitrogen fertilizer at 0, 200, 400, 600, 800, 1,000 and 1,200 kg·ha -1 were applied in four equal split doses. As the level of nitrogen fertilizer was increased, a decrease in acidity of fruits and an increase in crown weight were observed. However an increase in mean length of D leaf, mean fruit length, mean fruit weight, mean fruit to crown ratio were obtained as the rate of nitrogen fertilizer was increased from 0-600 kg·N·ha -1 . Further increase however led to a decrease in the same parameters.
Twenty-four roselle plants were grown on BRIS soil in a greenhouse to evaluate the effects of par... more Twenty-four roselle plants were grown on BRIS soil in a greenhouse to evaluate the effects of partial rootzone drying (PRD) technique on the growth, water relation and its quality. PRD is one of the deficit irrigation methods applied in order to face global water scarcity by alternating left and right roots to be irrigated within certain period of time. Four treatments were compared viz. i) Control (100% full irrigation, CI), ii) 20% PRD (80% irrigation), iii) 40% PRD (60% irrigation) and iv) 60% PRD (40% irrigation) with three replications. No significant differences were recorded for volumetric soil water content (θ) of the roselle plants under different PRD treatments throughout 84 days experimental period. Plants subjected to 60% PRD showed a significant reduction in stem water potential (Ψstem) as compared to control plants on Day 56. While all plants subjected to PRD experienced mild water stress, they suffered no serious damaging effects in terms of calyx fresh weight, calyx ...
The soils in the study area were found to be excessively well drained and too sandy. Thus, we wan... more The soils in the study area were found to be excessively well drained and too sandy. Thus, we wanted to determine how the BRIS soil in Merang is formed and how to improve its productivity. Intensive soil survey was applied in this research and soil sampling was taken and analyzed in laboratory for determining soil parameters. The research results showed that soil series are occurring side by side which relate the coexistence of beach ridges running parallel in different elevation to the seashore. Almost all profiles show no clear differentiation of horizons and are dominated by sand fractions (95-98 %), silt and clay contends are below 4%. According to soil
The roselle variety UKMR-2 was used in this study to determine the effect of palm oil mill sludge... more The roselle variety UKMR-2 was used in this study to determine the effect of palm oil mill sludge cake on growth of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grown on Bris Soil. The roselle was planted in the field into polyethylene bags filled with Bris soil and POMSC at different rates as treatment. The palm oil mill sludge cake (POMSC) was applied at the following rates of 0 (treated as control), 10, 20, 30 and 40 t/ha rates and chicken manure at 20 t/ha was given as the standard treatment and then left for two weeks to allow for mineralization before sowing. Two-week-old seedlings were used as the planting materials. The commercial fertilizers were used at the rate of 350 kg/ha for NPK Green (15:15:15) were applied at week 2, 4 and 6 after planting and NPK Blue (12:12:17 +
Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016
The research objectives were to analyze soil variability induced by parent materials for cocoa cu... more The research objectives were to analyze soil variability induced by parent materials for cocoa cultivation in Peninsular Malaysia. The research results can provide basic information on potential reserves of nutrients to improve soil productivity for cocoa cultivation. Soil samples were collected from two locations (Rengam series soil of Granite and Kuantan series soil of Basalt parent material respectively). The collected soil samples were completely analyzed in laboratory. The results showed that based on mineral resistance to weathering (sand and silt mineral sizes), mineral weathering of granite and basalt is divided into three categories, very slow weathered mineral (quartz and muscovite), slowly weathered mineral (K- feldspar, Na and Ca-feldspar and biotite), and easily weathered mineral (hornblende, augite, olivine, dolomite, calcite and gypsum). Losing mineral during weathering process from granite to clay is determined by the present of mineral in rocks. Such minerals (C...
The research aimed to study coastal sand soils and to analyze their assessment for upland rice cu... more The research aimed to study coastal sand soils and to analyze their assessment for upland rice cultivation in Terengganu, Malaysia. Research sampling was conducted based on the soil series of the research area, i.e. Baging, rhu Tapai, rudua and Jambu. The works were divided into two steps, field survey activities and laboratory work. The research result showed that the BRIS soil series are occurring side by side which relate the coexistence of beach terraces running parallel in different elevation to the seashore lines and the main BRIS soil series are Baging, Rhu Tapai, rudua and Jambu. Soil fertility status of soil series are classified as very low to low, except Base Saturation because the soils are strongly influenced by seamovement. The soil suitability was S3-twrne for Baging and Rhu Tapai, S3-twrnx for Rudua, and S3-twrn for Jambu with the soil productivity of around <1,1-2 and 2-3 tons dried paddy per ha per year respectively.The needed afforts to improve soil capability ...
The Metisa plana (Lepidoptera: Psychidae), is an important defoliator of oil palm in Southeast As... more The Metisa plana (Lepidoptera: Psychidae), is an important defoliator of oil palm in Southeast Asia. Severe defoliation on palm consequently affects the productivity. The rearing protocol, microstructure, behaviour and life cycle of all stages of M. plana are described. The life cycle of M. plana from egg to adult in this controlled rearing environment was 103.5 days. The larvae of M. plana in this study undergo six larval instars. The larva started feeding immediately upon being laid on the leaf surface. In the larval period, the 1 st instar took 9 - 16 days to change into 2 nd instar. As the larva developed, it used lichen to build a case that it wore as it fed and grew. The development duration from 2 nd instar to 3 rd instar was 14 - 17 days. The 3 rd instar took the longest period at 16 - 18 days to develop into 4 th instar. Development of subsequent instar stages 4 th to 5 th and 5 th to 6 th were slightly shorter, between 10 - 15 days and 12 - 16 days respectively. In total, ...
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2013
The soils in the study area were found to be excessively well drained and too sandy. Thus, we wan... more The soils in the study area were found to be excessively well drained and too sandy. Thus, we wanted to determine how the BRIS soil in Merang is formed and how to improve its productivity. Intensive soil survey was applied in this research and soil sampling was taken and analyzed in laboratory for determining soil parameters. The research results showed that soil series are occurring side by side which relate the coexistence of beach ridges running parallel in different elevation to the seashore. Almost all profiles show no clear differentiation of horizons and are dominated by sand fractions (95-98 %), silt and clay contends are below 4%. According to soil taxonomy, Baging series are classified as Sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, typic, Quartzipsamments, Rhu Tapai is named as Sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, Alorthods, Rudua is identical with Sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, Alorthods and Jambu belongs to Sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, Alorthods. K...
International journal of scientific research in science, engineering and technology, 2017
BRIS soils are regarded as marginal soils because the soils are too sandy (82-99 %), weakly struc... more BRIS soils are regarded as marginal soils because the soils are too sandy (82-99 %), weakly structured, soil nutrient deficiency, having low water holding and retention capacity, limited ability to support plant growth and having a relatively high soil temperature. The research sites consist of three selected locations in the east coast area of Terengganu, Malaysia and lies at the elevations in a range between 0-5m above sea level. This study, land evaluation (FAO, 1976) was conducted using secondary data previously published by Roslan et al (2010). Almost all profiles shows no clear differentiation of horizons and are dominated by sand fractions (95-98 %), silt and clay contends are below 4%. According to soil taxonomy, Baging series is classified as sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, typic, quartzipsamments, RhuTapai is named as sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, alorthods, Rudua is identical with sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, alorthods and Jambu belongs to sandy, siliceous, isohyperthermic, arenic, alorthods. The results of land suitability evaluation using land characteristics for maize with actual class suitability of Baging (N1;w,f) suitable for growth and Rhu Tapai(S3;f), Rudua (S3;w,f) and Jambu (S3;f) marginally suitable class. When the potential classes of these soil improved with soil ameliorants, the following potential classes were achieved; Baging (S3;f), indicates that this soil (Rhu Tapai: S3;f) cannot be easily improve due to the fertility and soil physical characteristic surrounding it as well as Rudua (S3;f) and Jambu is (S3;f).
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2015
The roselle variety UKMR-2 was used in this study to determine the effect of palm oil mill sludge... more The roselle variety UKMR-2 was used in this study to determine the effect of palm oil mill sludge cake on yield and yield components of roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa) grown on Bris Soil. The roselle was planted in the field into polyethylene bags filled with BRIS soil and POMSC at different rates as treatment. The palm oil mill sludge cake (POMSC) was applied at the following rates of 0 (treated as control), 10, 20, 30 and 40 t/ha rates and chicken manure at 20 t/ha was given as the standard treatment and then left for two weeks to allow for mineralization before sowing. Two-week-old seedlings were used as the planting materials. The commercial fertilizers were used at the rate of 350 kg/ha for NPK Green (15:15:15) were applied at week 2, 4 and 6 after planting and NPK Blue (12:12:17 + TE) at the rate 1120 kg/ha applied at week 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 after planting. Drip irrigation system was used to irrigate the crop. Pesticides were applied when necessary. The results showed tha...
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2014
The effects of regulated deficit irrigation technique on photosynthesis, photosynthetic active ra... more The effects of regulated deficit irrigation technique on photosynthesis, photosynthetic active radiation and yield of sorghum grown on Rhu Tapai and Rengam series soil were examined in a Control Environment House at the Faculty of Agrotechnology and Food Science, University Malaysia Terengganu. The experiments regulated deficit irrigation consisted of a factorial combination of irrigation regimes and soil types laid in a randomized complete block design with eight treatments for. Irrigation regimes were at four levels namely: I 100 , I 75 , I 50 and I 25 and the soil types were at two levels namely: Rhu Tapai and Rengam series soil. The treatments were randomly assigned to experimental pots and replicated four times. All agronomic practices starting from planting of sorghum to harvesting were adhered to and photosynthesis, photosynthetic active radiation and yield parameters were recorded for the experiment. The result of the study shows that sorghum performed better under regulate...
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2014
Phosphate and sulphate adsorption in Bungor series soil were studied using soil sample and equili... more Phosphate and sulphate adsorption in Bungor series soil were studied using soil sample and equilibrated with 0.1 M CaCl 2 containing concentrations of phosphate and sulphate of 0, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1200µg -1 phosphate and sulphate was determined using double beam spectrophotometer. The result of the study shows that Bungor series soil has high capacity to adsorb phosphate and sulphate ions.. Keywords : Phosphate, sulphate, adsorption, Bungor series soil
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2014
The effects of partial rootzone drying irrigation technique on nutrient concentration in leaves, ... more The effects of partial rootzone drying irrigation technique on nutrient concentration in leaves, photosynthesis, photosynthetic active radiation and yield of sorghum grown on Rhu Tapai and Rengam series soil were examined at Control Environment House, Faculty of Agrotechnology and Food Science, University Malaysia Terengganu. The experiments partial rootzone drying irrigation consisted of a factorial combination of irrigation regimes and soil types laid in a randomized complete block design with eight treatments. Irrigation regimes were at four levels namely: I 100 , I 75 , I 50 and I 25 and the soil types were at two levels namely: Rhu Tapai and Rengam series soil. The treatments were randomly assigned to experimental pots and replicated four times. All agronomic practices starting from planting of sorghum to harvesting were adhered to and photosynthesis, photosynthetic active radiation and yield parameters were recorded for the experiment. The result of the study shows that, sorg...
A study was conducted to determine the physiochemical of liquid fish silage (LFS); pH and macronu... more A study was conducted to determine the physiochemical of liquid fish silage (LFS); pH and macronutrient content made by fish waste and to reveal the effectiveness of LFS toward the growth, yield, pigment content and post-harvest quality of pakchoy. LFS treatments were prepared at five different concentrations; 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0%. Each treatments were compared with plant fertilized with commercial fertilizer (N-P-K 15:15:15) using recommended nutrient per hectare. After 14 days of fermentation, the pH values of LFS were stable at 4.5. LFS contains 1.84% N, 0.50% P, 0.41% K, 0.36% Mg and 0.84% Ca. The results showed that LFS at 5.0, 7.5 and 10.0% produced similar plant growth, yield, pigment content and post-harvest quality as plant fertilized by commercial fertilizer. In addition, this study recommend to use 5.0% LFS as it more economical compared to 7.5 and 10.0%. European International Journal of Science and Technology ISSN: 2304-9693 www.eijst.org.uk 164 INTRODUCTION The...
Satu penyelidikan ladang telah dijalankan di atas dua tanah Ultisol, Siri Bungor dan Siri Rengam ... more Satu penyelidikan ladang telah dijalankan di atas dua tanah Ultisol, Siri Bungor dan Siri Rengam (Tipik Paleudult) bagi mengkaji kesan pengapuran ke atas pertumbuhan dan pengeluaran hasil jagung dan kacang tanah. Enam kadar pengapuran menggunakan Batu Kapur Magnesium Hancur (BKHH) diuji, iaitu 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 dan 8.0 mt ha-1 dan digaul sedalam 0-15 sm. Satu perlakuan mutlak diadakan di mana baja dan kapur tidak diberi. iai tu jagung (Zea mays L. cv. Thai Super sweet) dan kacang tanah (Arachis hypogaea L. cv. Mat Jam/Indonesia) yang ditanam secara bergilir-gilir dimulai dengan tanaman jagung, diikuti oleh kacang tanah dan jagung bagi kedua-dua siri tanah. eputusan menunjukkan bahawa pengapuran pada kadar 1.0 mt ha-1 BKMH diperlukan bagi pengeluaran hasH jagung pada tanah Siri Bungor manakala pengapuran tidak diperlukan pada tanah Siri Rengam. Hasil berat kering pokok jagung 2 pada tanah Siri Bungor dan kedua-dua tanaman jagung pada tanah Siri Rengam didapati bertambah dengan pe...
There is an increasing world demand for mushrooms as their culinary uses and nutritional benefits... more There is an increasing world demand for mushrooms as their culinary uses and nutritional benefits become more widely known. The grey oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) is an edible mushroom commercially cultivated in Malaysia. In this study, the effects of high sound intensity, bright light, low temperature (5°C) and electrical shock on the growth, yield and physico-chemical properties of the mushroom was investigated. The results showed that mushroom cultures treated with bright light, high sound intensity and cold temperature produced spawn more rapidly, requiring a shorter time for the mycelium to fill up the substrate bag as compared with the control. An electric shock was observed to be the most effective treatment that promoted the earliest emergence of pinheads and formation of fruiting bodies. Besides, mushroom treated with electrical shock treatment showed higher yield which was twice more compared to control. For the color of the mushroom, cold treatment showed the lig...
Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2014
The estimation of potential evapotranspiration constitutes an important part in the estimation of... more The estimation of potential evapotranspiration constitutes an important part in the estimation of crop water requirement. Many methods exist and all of these are indirect methods using equations that relate climatic data with evapotranspiration. A comparison of the three methods to estimate crop evapotranspiration being the method of Department Irrigation and Drainage, Doorenbos and Pruitt and Penman-Monteith. Results showed that the method of Doorenbos and Pruitt provides a fairer estimation of potential evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration and crop water requirement for oil palm cultivation in Peninsular Malaysia Keywords : Potential evapotranspiration, oil palm, Peninsular Malaysia
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