Changes in Soil Quality Indicators under Oil Palm Plantations Receiving Best Management Practices

摘要

The effect of best management practices (BMPs) to intensify oil palm production and improve yield were evaluated in Indonesia and Malaysia. While no clear, consistent differences were found in the soil properties between BMP and reference (REF) treatments over four years, improvements in soil pH and % soil organic carbon (SOC) were recorded for both treatments. The study found no significant deterioration in the measured soil properties over the four years, suggesting that appropriate management practices for oil palm can improve several aspects of soil quality.