Simple linear correlations, stepwise multiple regressions and path coefficient analysis were used to determine the relationship between climatic variables and yield components in the oil palm; i.e. number of bunches (NB), fresh fruit bunch yield (FFB) and mean bunch weight (MBW) over a 13-and 20-year period. Yield could be reliably predicted from minimum relative humidity and sunshine hours 18-24 months prior to harvest.
Author Information
* Biology Unit,
Dept. of Biol. Science,
University of Lagos. Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
+ Dept. of Plant Science,
Obafemi Aolowo University,
Ile-ife. Nigeria
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