Towards cultivating black pepper using geospatial technology for growth monitoring and mapping: A review for small scale practice in Malaysia
Siti Zul Lailee Kamsan1, Wan Nor Zanariah Zainol@Abdullah2, Rosnah Shamsudin3.
Alternative to black pepper cultivation is crucial to level up the productivity of crops. Application of geospatial technology in black pepper cultivation which has been classified as small scale agricultural activity is seen to enhance their production. In this paper, we use a comprehensive study on journal papers, conference proceedings, formal web sites and books as fundamental sources of information. Firstly, the study reviews on current black pepper cultivation and related producers in Malaysia. Secondly, it focused on geospatial technology especially on remote sensing and crop growth monitoring that have been implemented and well established. Lastly, limitation to implement geospatial technology on black pepper cultivation in Malaysia situation was discussed. Therefore, it is predicted that geospatial technology will improve black pepper productivity and implementation of this technology on small scale cultivation requires consolidation from various agencies since it requires high investment and foundation.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus Sarawak, Malaysia , Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus Sarawak, Malaysia , Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
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