DxP PPKS 718: Characteristics, Production Potential, and Advantages
- DxP PPKS 718 is a superior oil palm variety of Yangambi descent from the cross Dura DA115D self × LM718T self, released in 2007.[1]
- Its main advantage is large bunch weight (big bunch), averaging 22.8 kg per bunch or 10% higher than other varieties.[1]
- FFB potential 30.3–32 t/ha/year, with CPO potential 8.1–8.7 t/ha/year and PKO 0.9 t/ha/year.[1][2]
- Oil extraction rate is 25.2%, with kernel extraction rate 23.9% and iodine value 48.6–51.8%.[1]
- It adapts well to marginal land with vertical growth of 70–75 cm/year and flowering at 14 months after planting.[1]
DxP PPKS 718 is a superior oil palm variety developed by the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Center (PPKS) Medan. Its large bunches make harvest efficient while offering high oil production potential.
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What Is DxP PPKS 718?
DxP PPKS 718 is a superior oil palm variety developed by the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Center (PPKS) Medan. The variety is of Yangambi descent and results from a specific cross between Dura DA115D self and LM718T self.[1]
The variety was released in 2007 under Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 372/Kpts/SR.120/7/2007. Its release was part of the second cycle of PPKS reciprocal recurrent selection (RRS) that produced six DxP hybrid varieties.[1][2]
The name DxP indicates a Dura × Pisifera hybrid producing Tenera fruit. Its hallmark is large bunch size, known as big bunch.[1]
Characteristics and Specifications
DxP PPKS 718 is known for bunch weight 10% above the average of other varieties. Average bunch weight at ages 6–9 years reaches 22.8 kg per bunch, with 9–9.3 bunches per palm per year.[1][2]
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pedigree | Yangambi |
| Cross | Dura DA115D self × LM718T self |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Average bunch number | 9–9.3 bunches/palm/year |
| Average bunch weight | 22.8 kg/bunch |
| Average FFB production | 26–26.5 t/ha/year |
| FFB production potential | 30.3–32 t/ha/year |
| Oil extraction rate | 25.2% |
| Kernel extraction rate (KER) | 23.9% |
| Iodine value | 48.6–51.8% |
| Vertical growth | 70–75 cm/year |
| Frond length | 5.5 m |
| Planting density | 136–143 palms/ha |
| Age to flowering | 14 months after planting |
| Age at first harvest | 28–30 months after planting |
Production Potential
DxP PPKS 718 stands out for combining adequate bunch number with large bunch weight. Reported FFB potential is 30.3–32 t/ha/year, with average production 26–26.5 t/ha/year at ages 6–9 years. The oil palm seed production directory records average FFB productivity of 26 t/ha/year at ages 6–9 years.[1][2][5]
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| FFB potential | 30.3–32 t/ha/year |
| CPO potential | 8.1–8.7 t/ha/year |
| PKO potential | 0.9 t/ha/year |
| Total palm product potential | 9.0 t/ha/year |
| Beta-carotene content | 340 ppm |
Advantages and Adaptation
The main advantage of DxP PPKS 718 is large bunch weight, making harvest operations more efficient because bunch number per palm is relatively lower but weight is high. This trait also benefits growers because harvest cost per kilogram is lower.[2][3]
The variety shows good adaptation in marginal or sub-optimal areas, with wide adaptability. Vertical growth is 70–75 cm per year and frond length 5.5 m, while flowering occurs at 14 months after planting and first harvest at 28–30 months.[1][3]
Oil extraction rate and mesocarp content of DxP PPKS 718 are reported well above other variety groups, so it is recommended for growers seeking to combine harvest efficiency with high oil output.[3][4]
Summary
DxP PPKS 718 is a superior Yangambi-descent oil palm variety from PPKS released in 2007. With average bunch weight 22.8 kg, FFB potential 30.3–32 t/ha/year, and CPO potential 8.1–8.7 t/ha/year, it stands out for big bunch character and ability to adapt on marginal land.
References
- Ministry of Agriculture. Oil Palm Cultivation and Superior Varieties — DxP PPKS 718. https://repository.pertanian.go.id/server/api/core/bitstreams/5314fefe-5bbe-4ad8-8e6a-4934d6d74f8d/content
- Indonesian Oil Palm Research Center (PPKS). PPKS Superior Oil Palm Varieties. https://id.scribd.com/document/504285092/Booklet-Varietas-PPKS-2019-1
- SIGAP PBT. Oil Palm Varieties — PPKS 718. https://sites.google.com/view/sigap-pbt/varietas-kelapa-sawit
- Tabloid Sinar Tani. Top Oil Palm Varieties from PPKS. https://tabloidsinartani.com/detail/indeks/kebun/19568-Ini-Pilihan-Sawit-Varietas-Unggul-dari-PPKS
- Oil Palm Seed Production Directory — DxP PPKS 718 characteristics. https://id.scribd.com/document/915790203/Direktori-Perbenihan-Kelapa-Sawit