Bulletin issue 13

GREENFEED

BULLETIN ISSUE 13

GREENFEED速 FLORAL PLUS SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER

APPLICATION OF GREENFEED速 SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER FOR IXORA COCCINEA

contents, 2015

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REVIEW: APPLICATION OF GREENFEED® SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER FOR IXORA COCCINEA GREENFEED® FLORAL PLUS SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZER

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A commercial monitoring effort was carried out for landscape plants specifically Ixora coccinea by Greenfeed Group of Companies with cooperation from Local Municipal Council in Malaysia over the span of 22 weeks. The objective of this study is to monitor the Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer efficacy for Ixora coccinea planting. The plant’s planting age was from early transplanting up to 22 weeks.

Furthermore, latest tagging technology attained for Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer products was also evaluated for effectiveness in controlling pre-emergence weeds within the area. The analyses included during the course of this study were Photosynthesis Rate Analysis (μmol/m2/sec) utilizing Portable Photosynthesis Meter Li-COR Li 6400, Chlorophyll Content (SPAD) utilizing SPAD Minolta 502 Chlorophyll Meter, Vegetative Growth Measurement in aspect of height (cm) and girth (cm), and flowering bud count census. Based on the statistical evidence, Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer performed significantly better in chosen aspects. Furthermore, for product integrated with ActivWeed tagging technology performed on par with added weed control results – soil floor much more clear, hence proving the effectiveness of Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer for commercial landscaping.

2.0 INTRODUCTION Greenfeed Group of Companies through Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer have been within agricultural industry for over 20 years pioneering substantial assortments of Slow Release Fertilizer technologies for commercial planting.

Significant attributes on every novelty introduction resulted in enriched agriculture experience by planters and farmers to their respective planting routines. Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer has been commercially applied various segment in agriculture such as oil palm, rubber, cassava, wheat, coconut, maize, mango, grapes, watermelon, and some others inclusive of those advanced soilless agriculture practice. With vast technological achievements attained through rigorous studies carried out over the years, Greenfeed Group of Companies has been carrying out various commercial monitoring efforts into garden or landscaping agricultural sector. Hence, within this review paper, selectively Ixora coccinea has been selected as part of Greenfeed Group of Companies commercial monitoring effort that commenced in October 2014.

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Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 500 species. Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates and the plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length, and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer. Members of Ixora prefer acidic soil, and are suitable choices for bonsai. Ixora coccinea is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly 4–6 ft (1.2–2 m) in height, but capable of reaching up to 12 ft (3.6 m) high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height.

The glossy, leathery, parallelogram leaves are about 4 in (10 cm) long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters 2-5 in (5–13 cm) across are produced almost all year long.

This commercial trial effort is a co-operation between Greenfeed Group of Companies and Local Municipal Group that spans over 22 weeks. Area allocated for trial was segregated to 5 blocks with each blocks receiving different fertilizer treatment. The objective of this study is to monitor the Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer efficacy for Ixora coccinea planting. The plant’s planting age was from early transplanting up to 22 weeks. Furthermore, latest tagging technology attained for Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer products was also evaluated for effectiveness in controlling pre-emergence weeds within the area. Each of the integral plots allocated for different types of fertilizer treatment can be referred to as follows.

Table 2.0.1 Fertilizer Treatment commercial monitoring effort Sampling Block PLOT 1 GF PLOT 2 GF PLOT 3 GF AW PLOT 4 C F

Segregation

during

Fertilizer Treatment

Recommendation

Greenfeed® Floral Grow

1 nugget (16.5g) per stand at twice

Slow Release Fertilizer

application per year

Greenfeed® Floral Grow

0.5 nugget (16.5g) per stand at twice

Slow Release Fertilizer

application per year

Greenfeed® Floral Grow

1 nugget (16.5g) per stand at twice

Slow Release Fertilizer

application per year - tag ActivWeed

Compound Fertilizer

PLOT 5 SC

Soil Conditioner

PLOT 6 PC

No Fertilizer / Placebo

20g per stand per month Once during soil preparation Once every 3 months at 50g per stand None

*Based on regime as provided by management team

The recommendations presented above are based on the allocated area as well as the fertilizing regime carried out by the commercial trial management team. Each finding were discussed and presented within the later part of the paper.

3.0 METHODOLOGY Physiological Analysis Nondestructive physiological analysis was also carried out and the parameters studied were Photosynthesis Rate Analysis and Chlorophyll content analysis. Description of equipment used in the study can be referred to below where explanations of the instruments used during the field physiological study and its functions.

Vegetative Measurement Analysis During the sampling, basic vegetative analysis was also carried out in order to obtain the overall vegetative performances of selected Ixora coccinea stand applied with Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer. For this analysis, the standard 5m measuring tape was used.

4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Within this section, analysis discussed will include Photosynthesis Rate Analysis (μmol/m2/sec), Chlorophyll Content (SPAD), Vegetative Growth Measurement (VGM), and Flower Bud Development Count census.

4.1 Photosynthesis Rate Analysis (μmol/m2/sec)

Table 3.0.1: Equipment and analysis carried out during the sampling

Equipment

Analysis

1.LIC OR 6400 Portable

To evaluate the photosynthesis rate of the oil

Photosynthesis System

palms in term of gas exchange study

2.SPAD

502

C hlorophyll Meter

Leaf The study the chlorophyll index which showed instant result the oil palm “Greenness”

Units μmol/m2/sec

SPAD

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

1.LICOR 6400 Portable Photosynthesis System

Figure 4.1.1 Mean photosynthesis rate for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks

Figure 4.1.1 above presents average recorded photosynthesis rate (μmol/m2/sec) for Ixora coccinea planted within the allocated trial area.

3. SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter Figure 3.0.1: Equipment used to carry out physiological analysis

Throughout the monitoring period of 22 weeks, the highest average recorded readings was from PLOT 1 GF (16.44 μmol/m2/sec) receiving Greenfeed® Floral Grow Slow Release Fertilizer at 1 nugget per stand per application. The lowest recorded average reading was from PLOT 6 PC (13.65 μmol/m2/sec) receiving Placebo Treatment. Based on fertilizer treatments when compared with Placebo Treatment, differences in percentage are as follows:

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Table 4.1.1 Comparative mean photosynthesis rate between fertilizer treatments to placebo SAMPLING BLOCK

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

VAR

PLOT 1 GF

2.79 μmol/m2/sec

20.47

a ab

PLOT 2 GF

2.74 μmol/m /sec

20.09

PLOT 3 GF AW

2.44 μmol/m2/sec

17.87

c

PLOT 4 CF

0.95 μmol/m2/sec

6.99

e

PLOT 5 SC

1.34 μmol/m2/sec

9.85

d

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From the comparative performance above, the Ixora coccinea plants receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer treatment performed significantly better in term overall photosynthesis rate; attaining 20.47%, 20.09% and 17.87% higher readings when compared to placebo treatment.

Photosynthesis rate analysis signifies overall plant conditions in regulating compulsory process to maintain overall plant’s integrity. Such crucial procedures demand proper and sustainable fertilizer system in order to retain a complete structural support system within the plant.

4.2 Leaf Chlorophyll Density Analysis (SPAD) Analysis of leaf chlorophyll was conducted using SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter (Minolta). Figure 4.2.1 shows the average of chlorophyll content for each block. The optimum reading for the age group of the tree studied should be within the range of 45.00-55.00 SPAD. The mean recorded readings are as follows.

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

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Figure 4.2.1 Mean chlorophyll content for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks Figure 4.2.1 above presents average recorded chlorophyll content (SPAD) for Ixora coccinea planted within the allocated trial area. Throughout the monitoring period of 22 weeks, the highest average recorded readings was from PLOT 1 GF at 60.84 SPAD receiving Greenfeed® Floral Grow Slow Release Fertilizer at 1 nugget per stand per application. The lowest recorded average reading was from PLOT 6 PC at 51.36 SPAD receiving Placebo Treatment. Based on fertilizer treatments when compared with Placebo Treatment, differences in percentage are as follows: Table 4.2.1 Comparative mean chlorophyll content between fertilizer treatments to placebo

SAMPLING BLOCK

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

PLOT 1 GF

9.48 SPAD

18.46

VAR a

PLOT 2 GF

9.11 SPAD

17.74

b

PLOT 3 GF AW

9.27 SPAD

18.05

ab

PLOT 4 CF

3.03 SPAD

5.90

d

PLOT 5 SC

4.54 SPAD

8.85

c

From the comparative performance above, the Ixora coccinea plants receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer treatment performed significantly better in term overall chlorophyll content (SPAD); attaining 18.47%, 18.05% and 17.74% higher readings when compared to placebo treatment. Chlorophyll content quantifies chlorophyll density analysis within a specific surface area on the plant’s leaf. Such analysis signifies a correlative function between involving plant’s nutrient content with the chlorophyll density within plants. This component is part of plant’s integral supportive mechanism that carry on to upkeep other phytochemical processes within the plant.

4.3 Vegetative Growth Measurement (VGM) Vegetative growth measurement is considered to be a secondary confirming analysis that confirms fertilizer’s efficacy in providing sustenance for overall plants growth.

The evaluation was carried out throughout the observation period and the methodology applied is a non-destructive method whereby only selective aspects were being carried out. The analyses involved within this effort were plant height (cm) and plant base girth (cm).

4.3.1 Plant Height Growth Rate Observation (cm)

35.60 cm (PLOT 2 GF), 36.90 cm (PLOT 3 GF AW), 30.40 cm (PLOT 4 CF), 32.34 cm (PLOT 5 SC), and 28.60 cm (PLOT 6 PC). Furthermore, PLOT 3 GF AW recorded highest total growth in plant height at 17.08 cm by week 22 whereas Plot 6 PC recorded the lowest total growth reading at 9.30 cm.

This can be referred to Figure 4.3.1.2 below.

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo * GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound

Figure 4.3.1.1 Mean plant height growth rate (cm) for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks

Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

Figure 4.3.1.1 above presents average recorded plant height (cm) for Ixora coccinea planted within the allocated trial area.

Throughout the monitoring period of 22 weeks, the highest average recorded plant height (cm) readings was from PLOT 3 GF AW at 27.41 cm receiving Greenfeed® Floral Grow Slow Release Fertilizer at 1 nugget per stand per application.

The lowest recorded average reading was from PLOT 6 PC at 23.50 cm receiving Placebo Treatment. Based on fertilizer treatments when compared with Placebo Treatment, differences in percentage are as follows:

Figure 4.3.1.2 Mean total plant height growth (cm) for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks Table 4.3.1.2 Comparative mean total plant height growth between fertilizer treatments to placebo SAMPLING BLOCK

GROWTH

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

VAR

PLOT 1 GF

16.60 cm

7.30 cm

78.50

b

PLOT 2 GF

16.30 cm

7.00 cm

75.29

c

PLOT 3 GF AW

17.08 cm

7.78 cm

83.68

a

PLOT 4 CF

11.70 cm

2.40 cm

25.78

e

PLOT 5 SC

12.74 cm

3.44 cm

36.97

d

Table 4.3.1.1 Comparative mean plant height between fertilizer treatments to placebo SAMPLING BLOCK

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

PLOT 1 GF

2.19 cm

9.34

VAR c

PLOT 2 GF

2.99 cm

12.74

b

PLOT 3 GF AW

4.11 cm

17.50

a

PLOT 4 CF

0.20 cm

0.86

e

PLOT 5 SC

1.72 cm

7.31

d

From the comparative performance above, the Ixora coccinea plants receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer treatment performed significantly better in term overall plant height (cm); attaining 17.50%, 12.74% and 9.34% higher readings when compared to placebo treatment.

The overall recorded plant height during week 22 were 34.80 cm (PLOT 1 GF),

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

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Figure 4.3.2.1 Mean plant girth growth rate (cm) for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks Figure 4.3.2.1 above presents average recorded plant girth (cm) for Ixora coccinea planted within the allocated trial area.

Throughout the monitoring period of 22 weeks, the highest average recorded plant girth (cm) readings was from PLOT 3 GF AW at 5.59 cm receiving Greenfeed® Floral Grow Slow Release Fertilizer at 1 nugget per stand per application. The lowest recorded average reading was from PLOT 6 PC at 4.85 cm receiving Placebo Treatment. Based on fertilizer treatments when compared with Placebo Treatment, differences in percentage are as follows:

SAMPLING BLOCK

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

PLOT 1 GF

0.25 cm

5.07

c

PLOT 2 GF

0.15 cm

3.12

d

PLOT 3 GF AW

0.74 cm

15.27

a

PLOT 4 CF

0.13 cm

2.68

e

PLOT 5 SC

0.43 cm

8.92

b

Table 4.3.2.2 Comparative mean total plant girth growth between fertilizer treatments to placebo SAMPLING BLOCK

GROWTH

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

PLOT 1 GF

2.85 cm

0.94 cm

48.99

VAR c

PLOT 2 GF

2.93 cm

1.02 cm

53.55

b

PLOT 3 GF AW

3.33 cm

1.42 cm

74.30

a

PLOT 4 CF

2.00 cm

0.09 cm

4.78

e

PLOT 5 SC

2.18 cm

0.27 cm

14.19

d

4.4 Flower Bud Development Count

VAR

From the comparative performance above, the Ixora coccinea plants receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer treatment performed slightly better in term overall plant girth (cm); attaining 15.27%, 5.07% and 3.12% higher readings when compared to placebo treatment. The overall recorded plant girth during week 22 were 6.75 cm (PLOT 1 GF), 6.63 cm (PLOT 2 GF), 7.43 cm (PLOT 3 GF AW), 6.10 cm (PLOT 4 CF), 6.48 cm (PLOT 5 SC), and 5.91 cm (PLOT 6 PC). Furthermore, PLOT 3 GF AW recorded highest total growth in plant height at 3.33 cm by week 22 whereas Plot 6 PC recorded the lowest total growth reading at 1.91 cm. This can be referred to Figure 4.3.2.2 below.

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

Figure 4.4.1 Mean flower bud count for plant samples within trial area over 22 weeks Figure 4.4.1 above presents average recorded flower bud count for Ixora coccinea planted within the allocated trial area. Throughout the monitoring period of 22 weeks, the highest average recorded readings was from PLOT 1 GF at 4.56 bud count receiving Greenfeed® Floral Grow Slow Release Fertilizer at 1 nugget per stand per application. The lowest recorded average reading was from PLOT 6 PC at 2.91 bud count receiving Placebo Treatment. Based on fertilizer treatments when compared with Placebo Treatment, differences in percentage are as follows: Table 4.2.1 Comparative mean flower bud count between fertilizer treatments to placebo

* GF – Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer; CF – Compound Fertilizer; SC – Soil Conditioner; PC - Placebo

Figure 4.3.2.2 Mean total plant girth growth (cm) for plant samples within trial area over 22

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SAMPLING BLOCK

DIFFERENCE

PERCENTAGE (%)

PLOT 1 GF

1.66

57.37

VAR a

PLOT 2 GF

1.50

51.88

b

PLOT 3 GF AW

1.41

48.59

c

PLOT 4 CF

0.35

12.07

e

PLOT 5 SC

0.68

23.51

d

From the comparative performance above, the Ixora coccinea plants receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer treatment performed significantly better in term overall flower budding count census; attaining 57.37%, 51.88% and 48.59% higher readings when compared to placebo treatment. This census signifies competitive flower formation for Ixora coccinea receiving Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer when compared to placebo treated plants.

Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer is a novelty assimilating years of attained technological advancement.

Within this monitoring effort over 22 weeks, flower shrubs Ixora coccinea applied with Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer performed slightly better to counterpart blocks receiving extensively higher recommendation treatment dosage. Furthermore, PLOT 3 GF AW treatment was included with ActivWeed tagging technology that inhibits weed growth within the vicinity – per-emergence level. Based on the performance recorded above, such technological integration do not create an antagonistic effect on Ixora coccinea’s development and also managed to reduce weed population by 23% when compared to other blocks. This results in better and clearer landscape area without putting additional manual effort in sustaining growth. ActivWeed is the latest tagging technology introduced by Greenfeed Groups of Companies for Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer products. Such technology could further improved agronomy efficacy that is required by planters and farmers in order to maintain a thorough agricultural routine.

Furthermore, with advanced Greenfeed® ActivWeed tagging technology included, the plants performed within expected optimum to satisfactory range. Hence, removing any antagonistic effect on Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer’s primary function in supplying sustainable source of nutrient over a longer period of time. Such monitoring effort are being continued to a much more sizeable area.

Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer has been observed to be able to produce competitive results when compared to commercial fertilizer treatment despite halving fertilizer dosage for PLOT 2 GF. With a much more practical and efficient practice, Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer effectiveness will be further monitored for suitability for various other aspect of landscaping. This is part of the effort of attaining a much more sustainable agronomy practice through Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer.

6.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Technical Research & Development Department of Greenfeed Group of Companies would like to thank Local Municipal Council for their support and co-operation during the trial period.

5.0 CONCLUSION The objective of this study is to monitor the Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer efficacy for Ixora coccinea planting. The plant’s planting age was from early transplanting up to 22 weeks. Furthermore, latest tagging technology attained for Greenfeed® Slow Release Fertilizer products was also evaluated for effectiveness in controlling pre-emergence weeds within the area. Based on the analysis included within 22 weeks monitoring effort carried out involving Photosynthesis Rate (μmol/m2/sec), Chlorophyll Content (SPAD), Vegetative Growth Measurement (VGM), and Flower Bud Development Count census; Ixora coccinea plants applied with Greenfeed® Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer performed better when compared to the counterparts. Blocks applied with Compound Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner was inferior even though required higher recommendation dosage.

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7.0 APPENDICES 7.1 Photosynthesis Rate Analysis

AVERAGE

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

WEEK 11

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

WEEK 15

WEEK 16

WEEK 17

WEEK 18

WEEK 19

WEEK 20

WEEK 21

WEEK 22

PLOT 1 GF

13.12

13.35

12.25

12.86

15.36

15.63

17.02

15.75

18.25

15.86

16.10

17.60

17.89

18.30

18.11

18.32

18.15

17.41

18.36

17.56

18.38

16.15

16.44

PLOT 2 GF

12.85

13.54

12.68

13.21

13.79

16.98

17.81

15.82

18.24

18.51

15.71

18.48

15.60

16.93

17.73

18.08

17.64

16.32

17.42

18.18

18.03

17.09

16.39

PLOT 3 GF AW

13.14

12.30

12.33

14.03

14.39

15.92

15.68

18.60

15.65

17.37

17.16

16.83

16.58

18.26

17.70

17.41

17.49

17.89

17.50

16.13

15.97

15.63

16.09

PLOT 4 CF

11.35

13.12

11.81

15.17

14.10

16.37

14.93

15.72

15.50

16.12

16.35

16.15

13.68

13.67

13.69

14.26

16.08

13.84

14.08

15.95

13.75

15.61

14.60

PLOT 5 SC

12.24

12.45

13.42

14.69

14.65

14.82

16.62

16.40

16.21

15.54

16.61

16.11

14.07

13.78

15.74

13.73

16.14

15.33

16.56

14.56

15.47

14.74

14.99

PLOT 6 PC

12.29

12.17

12.89

11.78

12.28

13.68

13.36

14.01

15.07

12.89

15.47

14.92

12.61

14.82

13.04

13.06

15.26

15.34

14.81

13.04

14.66

12.88

13.65

SAMPLING BLOCK

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MEAN PHOTOSYNTHESIS RATE

7.2 Chlorophyll Content Analysis

MEAN CHLOROPHYLL

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

WEEK 11

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

WEEK 15

WEEK 16

WEEK 17

WEEK 18

WEEK 19

WEEK 20

WEEK 21

WEEK 22

48.47

50.20

57.61

61.60

66.54

65.46

58.13

63.68

63.02

65.04

57.55

63.56

59.93

60.67

57.79

62.44

63.73

62.13

59.51

62.43

65.43

63.59

60.84

PLOT 2 GF

46.97

47.99

49.73

65.92

60.78

58.83

59.80

63.40

60.26

67.95

68.20

58.85

63.02

58.95

64.30

63.06

66.22

62.50

56.80

63.91

64.17

58.74

60.47

PLOT 3 GF AW

47.99

48.84

50.53

63.17

66.57

59.27

63.76

63.14

65.69

59.52

62.84

58.31

63.87

65.70

65.07

60.65

61.77

56.33

58.22

63.95

64.12

64.51

60.63

PLOT 4 CF

47.67

49.92

45.25

51.21

56.29

52.69

57.11

55.02

55.24

52.34

58.41

51.98

54.67

54.40

60.96

59.77

55.69

53.54

59.21

53.57

55.84

55.77

54.39

PLOT 5 SC

46.49

45.37

46.76

54.26

53.58

60.67

57.03

60.18

59.15

59.51

60.96

57.93

51.61

58.61

55.00

61.11

54.63

59.98

57.04

57.51

61.11

51.41

55.90

PLOT 6 PC

48.58

49.25

45.81

51.06

53.65

48.72

53.21

51.05

54.47

51.81

51.86

51.21

50.98

48.76

51.93

51.46

51.22

52.83

49.59

54.23

53.07

55.25

51.36

AVERAGE

CONTENT (SPAD)

WEEK 1

PLOT 1 GF

SAMPLING BLOCK

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AVERAGE

GROWTH

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

WEEK 11

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

WEEK 15

WEEK 16

WEEK 17

WEEK 18

WEEK 19

WEEK 20

WEEK 21

WEEK 22

18.20

18.75

18.93

19.69

20.28

20.91

21.96

22.61

23.23

24.39

25.12

25.87

26.60

27.39

28.22

29.06

29.79

30.98

31.91

32.80

33.79

34.80

25.69

16.60

PLOT 2 GF

19.30

19.88

20.08

20.68

21.30

21.96

22.62

23.30

23.93

24.65

25.38

26.15

26.88

27.68

29.35

30.23

30.98

31.91

32.87

33.56

34.57

35.60

26.49

16.30

PLOT 3 GF AW

19.80

20.39

20.60

21.63

22.28

22.97

23.66

24.37

25.02

25.77

26.55

27.88

28.66

29.52

30.40

31.31

32.10

33.06

34.05

34.77

35.81

36.88

27.61

17.08

PLOT 4 CF

18.70

19.13

19.57

19.77

20.22

20.62

21.10

21.58

22.04

22.54

23.06

23.59

24.16

24.72

25.28

25.59

26.23

26.83

28.01

28.57

29.71

30.40

23.70

11.70

PLOT 5 SC

19.60

19.80

20.29

20.80

21.32

21.85

22.40

22.96

23.49

24.07

24.55

25.17

25.77

26.42

27.08

27.75

28.36

29.07

29.80

30.34

31.55

32.34

25.22

12.74

PLOT 6 PC

19.30

19.71

20.12

20.54

20.77

20.98

21.29

21.74

22.17

22.64

22.86

23.34

23.83

24.33

24.84

25.36

25.87

26.41

26.96

27.44

28.01

28.60

23.50

9.30

MEAN PLANT HEIGHT (cm)

WEEK 1

PLOT 1 GF

SAMPLING BLOCK

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AVERAGE

GROWTH

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

WEEK 11

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

WEEK 15

WEEK 16

WEEK 17

WEEK 18

WEEK 19

WEEK 20

WEEK 21

WEEK 22

3.90

3.94

3.98

4.00

4.12

4.24

4.33

4.46

4.58

4.81

4.95

5.10

5.24

5.40

5.56

5.73

5.87

6.05

6.23

6.36

6.55

6.75

5.10

2.85

PLOT 2 GF

3.70

3.74

3.77

3.93

4.05

4.17

4.30

4.43

4.55

4.68

4.92

5.06

5.21

5.36

5.42

5.58

5.72

6.00

6.12

6.25

6.44

6.63

5.00

2.93

PLOT 3 GF AW

4.10

4.14

4.18

4.31

4.44

4.57

4.71

4.99

5.12

5.28

5.53

5.69

5.85

6.03

6.12

6.31

6.46

6.66

6.86

7.00

7.21

7.43

5.59

3.33

PLOT 4 CF

4.10

4.14

4.24

4.24

4.34

4.35

4.45

4.55

4.64

4.70

4.81

4.92

5.04

5.20

5.32

5.45

5.58

5.71

5.84

5.86

5.96

6.10

4.98

2.00

PLOT 5 SC

4.30

4.34

4.35

4.46

4.57

4.62

4.76

4.88

4.94

5.06

5.19

5.32

5.45

5.58

5.64

5.78

5.91

6.05

6.06

6.17

6.32

6.48

5.28

2.18

PLOT 6 PC

4.00

4.04

4.12

4.21

4.22

4.30

4.39

4.49

4.58

4.67

4.77

4.87

4.97

5.03

5.13

5.24

5.34

5.46

5.57

5.67

5.79

5.91

4.85

1.91

MEAN GIRTH (cm)

WEEK 1

PLOT 1 GF

SAMPLING BLOCK

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7.4 Observation Plate

Plate 7.4.1 PLOT 1 GF area outlook during first week observation

Plate 7.4.4 Flower formation observed during 15th week into observation within Greenfeed速

Plate 7.4.2 Greenfeed速 Floral Plus Slow Release Fertilizer nugget

Plate 7.4.5 Flower formation observed during 18th week into observation within CF

Plate 7.4.3 Flower budding outlook during 10th week observation

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Plate 7.4.6 Flower formation observed during 18th week into observation within SC

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Technological

Intr oduction

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Greenfeed® ActiveWeed technological system utilises synergistic platform without causing development impairment to the plant. c The acting mechanisms inhibits pre-emerging weed growth within the plant’s vicinity. Hence, w p pl planters, farmers, and gardeners will be able to carry out “feed and weed” activity simultaneously without any hassle. Promoting better agronomy efficiency towards greener practice. This is attainable without harming the p environment, resulting in a much more sustainable practice.

improved selected microorganisms that have resounding amending properties that are beneficial to both soil and plant’s growth. Current Greenfeed Slow Release Fertilizer has been proven effective for commercial planting and with intergration of E-Biotic, fertilizer industry has been brought onto a whole new level.

The principle behind Greenfeed® POLITECH is to introduce alternative attractor that could attract the E. kamerunicus to the oil palms with the intention on further assist pollinating progression. The most suitable candidate for the selection of attractant is Estragole or methyl Chavicol (a natural non-hazardous and environmentally friendly organic compound) which is widely known as main attractant of E. kamerunicus.

These incorporation has allow Greenfeed® fertilizer to attract more substantial of E. kamerunicus to the palms for further pollination process.

Greenfeed® Hydrocell H20+ is a hydro format retaining fertilizer that comes with polymeric membrane that is capable of absorbing water, holding it and releases via the methodology of slow release. This product is designed in a special form of high pressed nugget 16g ~18g respectively, the enriched hydrocell within will not only help plant to develop a stronger rooting mass for better nutrient intake. It also have the capacity to retain and stored water in the environment where water is scarce.

I-Trace will emit luminescence properties that will allow planters to carry out residual tasks such as monitoring the nutrient supply status of the fertilizer as well as decision-making. The luminous characteristic of I-Trace capability was achieved through the realisation of the luminescence reaction that occurred instantaneously. The reaction is known as photoluminescence, which is a process known as resonant radiations involving absorption and emission of photons. The period between absorbing the energy to the emission of photon occurred for as rapid as 10 nanosecond.

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