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Generic Mathematical Model for Cost Reduction with Optimized Nutrients in
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Fertilizer Production: Effects on Growth
Performance
Zahidah Binti Mohd Zaulir
Supervisor: Dr. Nur Aidya Hanum Aizam
Bachelor of Science (Computational Mathematics)
School of Informatics and Applied Mathematics
The mathematical model aims to reduce the cost of Citrullus lanatus fertilizer production
and at the same time fulfilling all the nutrients requirements of the crops. Commercial
fertilizers are commonly used, however it is costly and less affordable for farmers.
Farmers usually obtains the commercial fertilizer due to lack of knowledge on producing
homemade fertilizer. The generic mathematical model innovated from this project could
help farmers to formulate and compose their homemade fertilizer that fulfills all the
nutrients required by crops with a much cheaper cost comparing to commercial fertilizers.
Linear Programming method was used to solve and evaluate the model developed with
the assistance of Advanced Interactive Multidimensional Modelling System (AIMMS). The
usage of AIMMS along with the developed mathematical model can show that
mathematical method can also be applied on agriculture industry. This model will be
beneficial for farmers in enhancing Citrullus lanatus cultivation through minimal cost
production.
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