Integrating nutrient distribution and use efficiency to develop NUE-based fertilization strategies for Acacia hybrid on tropical peat soils
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Abstract. Triatmojo LP, Pulunggono HB, Hidayat Y, Pessotti PRR, Simbolon DR, Santos VDM, Siregar STH, Sandoval AJD, Hasibuan KA, Suparmanto A, Chakim L. 2026. Integrating nutrient distribution and use efficiency to develop NUE-based fertilization strategies for Acacia hybrid on tropical peat soils. Asian J For 10 (1): r100128. https://doi.org/10.13057/asianjfor/r100128. This study evaluated nutrient distribution and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) of Acacia hybrid grown on tropical peat soils to support nutrient management for subsequent rotations. The assessment integrated stand characteristics, biomass nutrient partitioning, harvest residue return, and nutrient balance estimation. Results showed that although the merchantable stem accounted for the largest proportion of total biomass, more than half of both macro- and micronutrients were retained in unmerchantable components, including bark, branches, leaves, and roots. This distribution indicates that nutrient capital is largely stored outside the harvested stem. Post-harvest estimates further demonstrated that residue retention returns a substantial proportion of nutrients to the site, confirming the significant role of harvest residues in internal nutrient cycling on peat soils. NUE analysis revealed contrasting nutrient utilization patterns among elements. Phosphorus showed high efficiency in supporting stem biomass production, whereas nitrogen exhibited lower efficiency, consistent with the species’ nitrogen-fixing capacity and high nitrogen accumulation in biomass. Among base cations, comparatively lower balance margins were identified for potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium when harvest residue inputs, NUE, and soil nutrient status were integrated. The nutrient balance assessment projected that most nutrients remain sufficient to sustain the next rotation under residue retention, while potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium may require closer management attention. These findings demonstrate that residue conservation is essential for maintaining nutrient supply in tropical peat plantations and that fertilization strategies should prioritize nutrients with lower projected balance margins rather than applying uniform nutrient inputs.
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