Unravelling self-incompatibility and polliniser requirements in ‘Musang King’ durian for enhanced cultivation practices. Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science (JTAFS), 52 (2). pp. 67-72. (2024)
Abstract
The objective of this study was to study the ‘Musang King’ durian (Durio zibethinus) variety’s self-incompatibility status. The study was conducted in Parit Sulong, Batu Pahat, Johor. The first experimental phase used four pollination treatments (open pollination, assisted self-pollination, cross-pollination with ‘D24’ pollen and autonomous autogamy). The second phase introduced supplementary pollens ‘D190’ and ‘D200’. The fruit set was closely monitored for 12 weeks after pollination. Data were analysed using SAS 9.4 software. The study found that cross-pollination significantly improved the fruit set rate. The average fruit set for cross-pollination with ‘D24’ was 36.24% at 12 weeks after pollination in the first experiment compared to no fruit setting for assisted self-pollination. A lower fruit set was produced during the second phase of the study using ‘D24’, ‘D190’ and ‘D200’ pollens, while no fruit set was observed for assisted self-pollination. The study highlighted the importance of selecting compatible varieties as pollen sources for successful pollination and affirmed the need for multi-variety planting systems in ‘Musang King’ cultivation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Musang King durian, cross-pollination, self-incompatibility, pollen source varieties, fruit setting, pollination compatibility |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Food Technology > Research & Food Product Development (R&D) > Research By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Environmental Aspects |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Food Technology |
| Depositing User: | Muhammad Shafiq Amirullah |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2025 07:17 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Dec 2025 07:17 |
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