Interpretation of leaf and rachis analysis results

Interpretation of leaf and rachis analysis of oil palm

Here is a schematic representation of a method for interpreting leaf and rachis analysis results based on Foster (2006).

Of course it is first necessary to determine critical leaf and rachis levels for each location based upon the results from factorial fertilizer trials.

Foster, H.L. and Prabowo, N.E. (2006) Partition and transfer of nutrients in the reserve tissues and leaves of oil palm. In: Workshop on Nutrient Needs in Oil Palm. IPNI, Singapore, 17-18 October 2006, pp. 18.