International Journal of Oil Palm
International Journal of Oil Palm (IJOP) is an online and print mode, a peer-reviewed research journal published by Indonesian Oil Palm Society (Masyarakat PerkelapaSawitan Indonesia, MAKSI), it provides a global publication platform for researcher, scholars, academicians, professionals and students engaged in research in oil palm industries. The main aim of IJOP is to become the world’s leading journal in oil palm that is preferred and trusted by the community through publishing authentic, peer-reviewed and scientifically developed research articles of international caliber. The journal is published three times in a year, 6-10 papers per publication, and the language of the journal is English. JOURNAL SCOPE IJOP publishes research papers in the felds of soil and crop fertilizer application, seedling preparation, cover crop management, leaf pruning, weed control, control of pest and diseases, insect pollinators management, water management, intercropping, cattle oil palm integration, environmental studies, harvesting technology, IT remote sensing GPS application, mechanization, sustainability standards, policy studies, social and economic studies, smallholders empowerment, palm oil mill improvement, biomass utilization, carbon footprint, water footprint, market studies, refinery, food and nutrition technology (oleofood, food safety, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical) and also management of soil preparation, inorganic and organic safety, oleochemicals, downstream industry development, supply chain, and market studies. The published articles can be in the form of research articles, review paper or short communications which have not been published previously in other journals (except in the form of an abstract or academic thesis/dissertation or presented in seminar/conference).
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Circular Economy In The Palm Oil Industry: Global Trends, Potentials, and Opportunities for Green Economy In Indonesia
Firdaus, Thoriqi;
Alifiyah, Farah Lailatul Nur
International Journal of Oil Palm Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Indonesian Oil Palm Society /IOPS (Masyarakat Perkelapa-sawitan Indonesia /MAKSI)
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DOI: 10.35876/ijop.v8i2.125
The palm oil industry in Indonesia plays a crucial role as a foreign exchange earner but faces criticism for its environmental impacts, such as deforestation and carbon emissions. This study aims to analyze global trends in the circular economy within the palm oil sector and explore the potential of a green economy in Indonesia through a mixed-methods approach involving bibliometric and ex-post facto analyses. The findings reveal fluctuating trends in scientific publications, with Malaysia and Indonesia as the main contributors. There has been significant growth in research on this topic, with an annual publication increase rate of 43.45% from 2017 to 2024. International collaboration is vital, with nearly 50% of publications involving cross-border cooperation. Malaysia dominates global contributions with over 35% of total publications, followed by Indonesia, which is also active in international partnerships. Global trends indicate that although the volume of publications has stabilized, the topic of the circular economy is transitioning from an exploratory phase to more advanced technological applications and developments. Terms such as circular economy, sustainable development, and bioenergy are increasingly prominent. Implementing a circular economy in Indonesia holds great potential for transforming palm oil waste into renewable energy. Indonesia's high Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production generates significant volumes of waste, such as empty fruit bunches (EFB) and palm oil mill effluent (POME). Technologies like pyrolysis, which converts EFB into bioenergy and anaerobic digestion to produce biogas from POME can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Adopting a circular economy approach could help Indonesia achieve its greenhouse gas emission targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. Technological support and collaboration are essential to empowering smallholder plantations, aiding the palm oil industry's sustainability and fostering a green economy's growth.
Slow Release Granular Biosilica Fertilizer for Peatland Oil Palm Cultivation
Luis Ibanez;
Jannati, Mayada
International Journal of Oil Palm Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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DOI: 10.35876/ijop.v8i2.140
Indonesia’s tropical peatlands, covering over 14.9 million hectares, are critical for palm oil production but face severeagronomic constraints due to extreme acidity (pH 3.0–4.5), high water retention, low nutrient availability, and poor cation exchange capacity (CEC < 20 cmol(+)/kg). This study develops a slow-release granular biofertilizer tailored for oil palm grown in peat soils. The formulation integrates biosilica derived from calcined empty fruit bunch (EFB) ash, palm biochar, nutrient-rich fermented oil palm biomass, andAzotobacter sp. Biosilica was obtained by calcining EFB ash at 800°C for 4 hours, followed by acid leaching with 1% HCl, dissolution in 2 M NaOH for 2 hours, and precipitation using 3 M NH?OH at 50 °C until reaching neutral pH. The resulting amorphous silica was driedand blended with biochar and 5% cassava starch binder to produceporous granules. These were enriched with Azotobacter sp. (10?CFU/g) and composted biomass as sources of slow-releasing organic NPK. Field-simulated trials in peat soils showed that the formulationraised soil pH by 0.8–1.2 units, improved CEC by up to 54%, andenhanced nutrient uptake: nitrogen by 49.7%, phosphorus by 16.2%, and potassium by 35% compared to controls. The granules maintained structural integrity under saturated conditions and released nutrientssteadily over 30–45 days, aligning with crop demand while minimizing leaching losses. This innovative, peat-specific formulation addresses key soil limitations by improving nutrient retention, buffering acidity, and introducing biological nitrogen fixation. It offers a scalable and eco-compatible solution to enhance the sustainability and productivity of palm plantations on degraded peatlands.
The Effect of Organic and Biological Fungicides on the Development of Ganoderma Fruiting Bodies
Widiastuti, Happy
International Journal of Oil Palm Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025)
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DOI: 10.35876/ijop.v8i1.143
Ganoderma sp. is the main pathogen of oil palm that also attacks other plants such as rubber, eucalyptus, and acacia. Aside from being a pathogen, this fungus also lives saprobically. This study aims to examine the effect of organic fungicide on the growth of Ganoderma mycelia in vitro using Petri dish and the effect of organic fungicide and biofungicide on the development of Ganoderma fruiting bodies that grow on dead breadfruit trees. In testing on breadfruit wood, organic fungicide was given two times while for biological fungicide only one application for 3 consecutive days. The organic fungicide tested was effective in killing the growth of Ganoderma mycelium in vitro. The field test showed that after three weeks of organic fungicide application, the growth of fruiting bodies was inhibited while the control continued to develop and appeared enlarged. The growth of fruiting bodies treated continued to be inhibited until the second application of organic fungicide and this condition continued after application of trichoderma as biofungicide. At H65, there was higher population of bacteria on the control compared to treated fruiting bodies. On the 104th day, it can be isolated Ganoderma from the control but not from the treated fruiting bodies. These indicate that application of organic fungicide within 26th days has inhibited the growth of fruiting bodies and at 3.5 months, Ganoderma died. After 26th days of fruiting bodies breaking, there is new fruiting bodies from breadfruit wood control but not from the treated. This organic fungicide test needs to be specifically carried out again on fruiting bodies that grow on living plant stems to asses the effectivity as organic fungicide.