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First Announcement

Soil Science Conference of Malaysia 2007

SOIL RESOURCES AND
CROP PRODUCTION

April 17-19, 2007

Mukah,
Sarawak

Jointly organized by
Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS)
&
Dept. of Agriculture Sarawak (DOA)
&
UNDP/GEF - MAL/99/G31

In colloboration with
The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP)
North, Central and South Sarawak

Papers

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Papers to be presented in the conference will be:

  1. Nitrogen cycling in agro-ecosystems of East Asia
    – Prof Ryusuke Hatano, Hokkaido University, JAPAN
  2. Understanding and managing variability in soils for optimal
    crop production
    – Dr Margaret Oliver, University of Reading, UK
  3. Soil resources and plantation agriculture
    – Chew Poh Soon
  4. Research on tropical peat in Sarawak
    – Lah Jau Uyo, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
  5. Bio-physical characteristics of tropical peatland
    – Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
  6. Hydraulic conductivity and moisture characteristics of
    tropical peatland
    – Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
  7. Land developers as partners in sustainable management of
    peatlands
    – Dr Alex Sayok, UNDP/GEF - MAL/99/G31
  8. Searching for potential nitrogen suppliers applicable to
    reforestation and plantation in tropical peat soil
    – Dr Yasuyuki Hashidoko, Hokkaido University, JAPAN
  9. Effect of peat subsidence on oil palm performance and some
    ameliorating measures
    – Dr Peter Lim, PT Multigambut, Indonesia
  10. Correction of micronutrient deficiencies of oil palm on peat
    in Indonesia
    – Arif Sugandi, PT KLK Agriservindo, Indonesia
  11. Fertiliser management of oil palm on peat
    – Dr A Xavier, United Plantations Bhd
  12. Effects of NK fertilization on the growth and leaf nutrient
    composition of sago on peat
    – Dr Lulie Melling, Dept. of Agriculture, Sarawak
  13. Planting density trials of oil palm on peat
    - Dr Ariffin Darus, Tradewinds Plantation Bhd
  14. Water management for oil palm on inland soils
    – Lee Chin Tui, FELDA
  15. Precision management of pineapples on tropical peat
    – Dr Siva K Balasundram, Universiti Putra Malaysia

A poster session will also be organized. Posters will be accepted
for display at a minimum A1 size (594 x 841 mm; 24 x 33 in). At the
time of submission, all EAs must be camera-ready. There will also
be a “BEST POSTER AWARD” competition.