METHODS FOR INCREASING OIL PALM YIELD

摘要

The present invention is.directed to methods of using aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to methods for increasing oil content of oil palm fruit comprising applying an effective amount of AVG, or a salt thereof, to oil palm fruit before the oil palm fruit is harvested In a preferred embodiment, a solution of AVG prepared with a formulation of AVG-HCI is applied to the oil palm fruit before the oil palm fruit is harvested. The timing of application of AVG, or a salt thereof, to the bunches of fruit is after formation of the bunches.