Battling Basal Stem Rot: A Sustainable Approach to Ganoderma Control in Oil Palms

Ganoderma Disease: The Cancer of Palm Oil Trees

Acidic Soil Resulting from Excessive Chemical Fertilizer Use

Long-term use of only single chemical fertilizers, without organic matter, has led to acidic soils in oil palm plantations, creating an environment conducive to fungal growth.

As a result, Ganoderma disease, also known as Basal Stem Rot, is affecting the majority of oil palm plantations worldwide, attacking the palm tree stems.

Revitalizing Soil with Earth Foods

KhaiEL addressed this issue as an environmental problem caused by the overuse of chemicals, which has depleted soil biodiversity and led to increased acidity, fostering harmful bacteria.

Earth Foods, the Soil Revitalizer, restores soil structure and activates beneficial microorganisms that combat fungi and Ganoderma bacteria, while also improving the overall condition of the palm trees.

Treatment Results

🔽Soil pH Balancing After 40 Days

Within 30 to 40 days of applying Earth Foods, acidic soil has been neutralized, with the emergence of earthworms serving as clear evidence of balanced soil pH.

🔽Ganoderma Escape

Ganoderma outbreaks typically occur between 40 to 180 days. However, soil treated with balanced pH levels creates an unfavorable environment for the fungus, causing it to seek escape from within the palm oil trees.

🔽Strong and Healthy Plants

After one year of treatment with EF eco-revitalizer, the health of the oil palms is clearly indicated by their strong, firm, shiny, and greenish appearance.