Publications by authors named "Christopher Boon Sung Teh"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the long-term effects of cyclical oil palm replanting on tropical peat soil properties in Sarawak, Malaysia, focusing on how different generations of plantations impact soil organic matter (SOM).
- - Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), the researchers found that the humification (process of organic matter decomposition) was highest in the 2nd generation of plantations, indicating better soil quality and stability compared to the 1st generation and natural forest.
- - The research suggests a significant increase in stable forms of SOM over time, driven by changes in the chemical composition of the soil, while emphasizing the need for further studies on the relationship between these changes and greenhouse gas emissions.
A semi-mechanistic oil palm growth and yield model called Sawit.jl was developed to account for a wide range of planting densities and soil textures under Malaysia's climate conditions. The model comprises components related to meteorology, photosynthesis, energy balance, soil water content, and crop growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWashed rice water (WRW) is the leftover water after washing rice grains and is usually discarded. However, WRW contains nutrients leached from rice, making it a potential plant fertilizer. Reusing WRW promotes better water governance, particularly in the face of increased freshwater needs due to population expansion and climate change.
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