CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
Shamshuddin, J., J.M. Shafar and M.A. Mohd Firdaus (2023). Inorganic VS Organic Fertilizers: Fact and Myth. A paper presented at the ASM National Workshop 2023: Fertilizer Management to Increase Paddy Yield for Food Security. Hotel Tenera, Bangi on June 14, 2023. Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Shamshuddin, J., J.M. Shafar and M.A. Mohd Firdaus. (2023). Sustaining crop production in Malaysia using ground basalt. Proc. International Soil Science Conference: Sustainable Soil Management towards Food Security and Climate Change. Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.
2023 Sustainable Agronomy Conference - American Society of Agronomy
Shamshuddin, J., J.M. Shafar and M.A. Firdaus. (2022). Applying lime in combination with bio-fertilizer to sustain rice production on acid sulfate soils. A paper presented at the 2nd Agrifood System International Conference. November 8-9, 2022, Padang, Indonesia.
Shamshuddin, J., K. Susilawati and J.M. Mohd Shafar. (2022). The challenges and opportunities for Agriculture in China and ASEAN. A paper presented at the China-ASEAN Symposium on Green Agricultural Science and Technology, organized by NJAU (Nanjing) and IPB University (Bogor). June 7-8, 2022, Nanjing, China.
Noordin, W.D. and Shafar, J.M. (2018). Know your Soils to Obtain the Desired Productivity of Rubber. IIRDB workshop on Improved Agro Management Practices to Sustain Natural Rubber Production, 14-15 August 2018, Bangkok, Thailand.
Hamdan, M.N. and Shafar, J.M. (2017). Effect of Water Irrigation Techniques on Growth and Yield of Rock Melon (Cucumis melo Linn cv. Glamour). In Transactions of The Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology, Vol. 24: 26th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference (MSPPC 2016), Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (9-11 August 2016).
Noordin, W.D. and Shafar, J.M. (2015). Classification of Rubber Zones using Remote Sensing and GIS, The Proceedings of the International Congress on "Soil Science in International Year of Soils, 19-23 October 2015, Sochi, Russia
Salisu, M., Noordin, W.D. and Shafar, J.M. (2015). Growth and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) Grown on an Oxisol Using Different Fertilizer Levels. Proceedings of SOILS 2015, 7-9 April, Everly Hotel, Putrajaya,
Aizat, S.N., Afiqah, M., Adi Faiz, A.F. and Shafar, J.M. (2015). Screening of Soil Microorganisms for the Control of Rigidoporus microporus. Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 2015 (MSTC 2015), Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 20-21 January 2015,
Noordin, W.D., Shafar, J.M. and Puteh, A. (2014). Influence of Different Soil Texture on Growth and Nutritional Status of Three New Latex Timber Clones of Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis). Abstracts published in CD, 20th World Congress of Soil Science, 8-13 June 2014, Jeju International Convention Center, South Korea.
PAPER PRESENTED
Shafar, J.M., W.D. Noordin, J. Shamshuddin, M.M. Hanafi and S. Zulkefly. (2023). Classification and suitability for rubber cultivation of granite-gneiss soils developed on different slope positions. Proc. International Soil Science Conference: Sustainable Soil Management towards Food Security and Climate Change. Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Shamshuddin, J., Hanafi, M.M. and Zulkefly, S. (2023). Potential of Ground Basalt in Enhancing Soil Fertility and the Growth of Rubber. IRRDB International Rubber Conference 2023, 20-22 February, Intercontinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Shafar, J.M., J. Shamshuddin and M.A. Mohd Firdaus. (2022). The potential of basalt dust in Malaysia as a new source of fertilizer. The potential of basalt dust in Malaysia as a new source of fertilizer. A paper presented at the XVII GEOSEA 2022. October 17-21, 2022, Langkawi, Malaysia.
Mohd Shafar, J.M., Shamshuddin, J. and Mohd Firdaus, M.A. (2022). Basalt or Mg-rich Synthetic Gypsum as an Alternative Source of Ameliorant to Manage Soil Acidity for Cocoa. 15th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies, 22-26 August 2022, Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
https://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/gsp/gsoil4n/presentations/28jul/p3/003_mokhatar.pdf Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Shamshuddin, J., Hanafi, M.M. and Zulkefly, S. (2022). Utilizing Basalt Quarry Waste in Improving Soil Fertility and the Growth of Rubber. Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition (GSOIL4N), 26-29 July 2022, Virtual,
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Shamshuddin, J., Hanafi, M.M. and Zulkefly, S. (2019). Characterization, Classification and Suitability of Granite-Gneiss Soils Developed on Different Slope Position. Proceedings of the Soil Science Conference of Malaysia 2019, 16-18 April 2019, Equatorial Hotel, Malacca, Malaysia.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., and Zulkefly, S. (2018). Enhancing the growth performance of Hevea brasiliensis through basalt application. IIRDB workshop on Improved Agro Management Practices to Sustain Natural Rubber Production, 14-15 August 2018, Bangkok, Thailand.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Shamshuddin, J., Hanafi, M.M. and Zulkefly, S. (2017). Rejuvenating highly weathered soils using ground basalt for sustainable soils management, Abstract of the 3rd University Consortium Graduate Forum (UCGF 2017), “Combating Food and Energy Insecurity and Climate Change with Sustainable and Inclusive Agricultural Tec
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Zulkefly, S., Shamshuddin, J. and Hanafi, M.M. (2016). Evaluation of ground basalt as soil amelioration in relation to growth and nutrition of H. brasiliensis grown in polybags. The Proceedings of the CRRI & IRRDB International Rubber Conference 2016, 21-22 November 2016, Siem Reap, Cambodia,
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D., Shamshuddin, J., Hanafi, M.M. and Zulkefly, S. (2015). Effect of Different Rate of Basalt Dust on Soil Chemical Properties and Growth Performance of H. brasiliensis, The Proceedings of the International Congress on "Soil Science in International Year of Soils, 19-23 October 2015, Sochi, Russia
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2014). Effect of Different Compound Fertilizer Rates on Hevea brasiliensis Grown on an Oxisols: Nursery Trial. Abstracts published in CD, 20th World Congress of Soil Science, 8-13 June 2014, Jeju International Convention Center, South Korea.
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2013). Effect of Contrasting Soil Texture on Nutritional Status of Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2001, RRIM 2025, RRIM 3001). Proceedings SOILS 2013. 16-18 April 2013, Gambang Resort City, Pahang
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Fauziah, C.I. (2012). Response of Different Fertilizer Rate on Hevea brasiliensis Grown on Haplic Ferralsol. Malaysian Science and Technology Congress 2012 (MSTC 2012). 19-21 November 2012, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2011). Effect of Nitrogenous Fertilizer on Hevea brasiliensis, Latex Timber Clone (RRIM 2000) Planted on Typic Paleudult. Proceedings SOILS 2011.19-21 April 2011, Kota Kinabalu.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Nazera, A. (2011). Response of Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2025 and RRIM 3001) in Relation to Different Watering Frequencies on Tropeptic Haplorthox Soil. Proceedings SOILS 2011.19-21 April 2011, Kota Kinabalu
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2010). Evaluation of Straight Fertilizer, urea (Agrenas) and Ammonium Sulphate on Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2000). Proceedings Malaysian Science and Technology Congress 2010. 9-11 November 2010, Petaling Jaya.
PUBLICATION
Journal
Shamshuddin, J., J.M. Shafar and M.A. Mohd Firdaus, M.A. 2023. Landscape, Geology and Soils of the Malay Peninsula. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science. 27: 8-28.
Gashua, A. G., Sulaiman, Z., Yusoff, M. M., Samad, M. Y. A., Ramlan, M. F., & Shafar, J.M. (2023) Short-Term Effects of Bokashi Fertilizer with Reduced NPK Fertilization on Soil Fertility, Growth, and Yield of Rubber Trees. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, DOI: https://doi.org/10.47836/pjtas.46.3.07
Auwalu, G.G., Zulkefly, S., Martini, M.Y., Yusoff,A.S., Fauzi,R., Salisu,M.A. and Shafar,J.M. (2022). Potting Media with Bokashi Compost Improved the Growth and Biomass Accumulation on Rubber Seedlings. Journal of Rubber Research, 25(2):.127-139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-022-00163-6
Nik Hashyati,N.H., Sulaiman,Z., Mohamed,M.T.M., Samad, M.Y.A., Salisu,M.A., Shafar,J.M., Zarawi,A.B.G. and Azwan,A. (2022). Application of Different Rates and Frequencies of Rejuvenator for Curing Brown Bast Syndrome for the Improvement of Hevea Brasiliensis Latex Yield. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 56(4): 469-473. http://dx.doi.org/10.18805/IJARe.AF-678
Afiqah, B., Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2017). Response of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) RRIM 3001 To Different Rates of Basalt Application. Journal of Tropical Plant Physiology, 9: 24-35.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Noorsuhaila, A.B. (2013). Effect of Contrasting Soil Textures on the Nutritional Status of Three Latex Timber Clones (Hevea brasiliensis). Journal of Science & Technology in the Tropics, 9(1): 15-23.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Fauziah, C.I. (2012). Response of Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2001) Planted on an Oxisol to Different Rates of Fertilizer Application. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 16: 57-69.
Noordin, W.D., Shafar, J.M. and Fauziah, C.I. (2012). Assessment of Several Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2000 Series) Seeds for Rootstocks Production. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(21): 3209-3216.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Nursyazwina, M.Z. (2011). Evaluation of Different Water Regimes on Hevea brasiliensis Grown on Haplic Ferralsol Soil at Nursery Stage. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 1(3): 28-33.
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2011). Performance of Hevea brasiliensis on Haplic Acrisol Soil as Affected by Different Source of Fertilizer. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. 1(1): 50-53.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Nazera, A. (2011). Performance of Hevea brasiliensis on Haplic Ferralsol as Affected by Different Water Regimes. American Journal of Applied Sciences.8 (3): 206-211.
Shafar, J.M., Noordin, W.D. and Nursyazwina, M.Z. (2011). Evaluation of Hevea brasiliensis (Latex Timber Clone: RRIM 2001 and RRIM 3001) in Relation to Different Water Stress. American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences. 6(1): 122-127.
Shafar, J.M. and Noordin, W.D. (2011). Evaluation of Straight Fertilizer, urea (Agrenas) and Ammonium Sulphate on Hevea brasiliensis (RRIM 2000). Journal of Science and Technology in the Tropics. 7(1): 26-30.
Books
Noordin, W.D. and Shafar, J.M. (2017). Getah: Tanah dan Pembangunan Ladang. UPM Press: Serdang. 208 pp.
Chapter in book
Noordin, W.D. and Shafar, J.M. (2017). Land Use For Agriculture In Malaysia. In Soils of Malaysia, (Eds) Ashraf, M.A., Radziah, O and Fauziah, C.I., CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton. pp. 51-67.
Noordin, W.D., Shafar, J.M. and Puteh, A. (2017). Plantation Crops: Development of Rubber Zone for Sustainable Crop Production in Malaysia. In Recent Advances in Crop Science, Vol III, (Eds) Siti Hajar,A. and Phebe, D. UPM Press: Serdang. pp. 1-16.
Noordin, W.D., Shafar, J.M. and Puteh, A. (2014). Nutritional Status of Selected Latex Timber (Hevea brasiliensis) Clones Seedling Grown Under Contrasting Soil Textures. In Recent Advances in Crop Science, Vol II, (Eds) Ashikin, N.A.P, Phebe, D. and Noordin, W.D. UPM Press: Serdang. pp. 129-139.