WEEK 4 (Briefing and Identifying the Main Problem of Durian Trees)

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Hi, mates! Salam UiTM di hatiku 💜. My name is Nik Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Lazin and now currently studying at UiTM Melaka, Jasin Campus as one of Diploma Agrotechnology (AT1103B) student. I am 20 years old and living in Terengganu.

     I am mainly doing this portfolio to introduce the students to our activities that we did on every Friday.

WEEKLY REPORT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

1. Boots

2. Gloves

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Figure 1

For M3AT1103B, the plot that has been chosen is the durians plot, and this is the map

Row of trees:

• Line: 14
• Plant: 9-11

 

 Figure 2

We gathered and sang the planters' song

Figure 3

After that, we moved to the durian plots under the care of Sir Fairuz Bin Khalid, and he briefed us on what we had to do

What is durian?

Describe the problems facing each plant, suggest actions to address these issues, and plan for future activities

Tree 1

Figure 4

Problem: The leaves display a yellowish hue, indicative of a nutrient deficiency in the plants  

Planning for next activities: Intend to apply fertilizer in granular form, targeting the area around each tree’s canopy.  

Equipment: Consists of one fertilizer bucket, a pair of gloves, and a small scoop for application.  

Input: Will utilize NPK green fertilizer designated for small trees, at a rate of 500 grams per tree, totaling 1.5 kg for three trees.

Tree 2

Figure 5

Problem: The tree is in good condition and healthy, no issues are present.  

Planning for next activities: No further activities are scheduled.  

Equipment: No equipment is necessary.

  

Input: No inputs are required.

Tree 3

Figure 6

Problem: The leaves exhibit perforations at the center. 

 

Planning for next activities: Application of granular fertilizer around the tree canopy is scheduled.

  

Equipment: One unit of fertilizer bucket, one pair of gloves, and one small scoop are prepared for use.

  

Input: NPK green fertilizer tailored for small trees will be utilized, with a required dosage of 500 grams per tree, amounting to a total of 1.5 kg for three trees.

Tree 4

Figure 7

Problem: The tree is exhibiting signs of thinness, suggesting potential nutrient deficiency.

Planning for next activities: Plan to apply granular fertilizer evenly around the tree's canopy to promote fuller growth and health.

Equipment: One unit of a fertilizer bucket, a pair of gloves, and a small scoop are prepared for use.

Input: Utilize 1.5 kg of NPK green fertilizer, allocating 500 grams per tree for three small trees to ensure adequate nutrient distribution.

Tree 5

Figure 8

Problem: The tips of the leaves appear burnt.

Planning for next activities: Application of granular fertilizer around the tree canopy is planned to help alleviate nutrient deficiencies that may be causing leaf tip burn.

Equipment: One fertilizer bucket, one pair of gloves, and one small scoop will be used for the application.

Input: A total of 1.5 kg of NPK green fertilizer, intended for small trees, will be applied, distributing 500 grams per tree across three trees.

Tree 6

Figure 10

Problem: The weeds are very thick.

Planning for next activities: Circle weeding will be conducted to clear the area.

Equipment: One unit of a bearing lawn machine will be used.

Input: One liter of petrol, 10 ml of 2T oil, and three sets of nylon rope are prepared for the operation.

Tree 7

Problem: The tree is dead.

Planning for next activities: No further activities are planned.

Equipment: No equipment is required.

Input: No inputs are needed.

Tree 8

Problem: The tree is dead.

Planning for next activities: No further activities are planned.

Equipment: No equipment is required.

Input: No inputs are needed.

Tree 9

Figure 11

Problem: The weeds are very thick.

Planning for next activities: Circle weeding will be conducted to clear the area.

Equipment: One unit of a bearing lawn machine will be used.

Input: One liter of petrol, 10 ml of 2T oil, and three sets of nylon rope are prepared for the operation.

Tree 10

Figure 12

Problem: The weeds are very thick.

Planning for next activities: Circle weeding will be conducted to clear the area.

Equipment: One unit of a bearing lawn machine will be used.

Input: One liter of petrol, 10 ml of 2T oil, and three sets of nylon rope are prepared for the operation.