Abstract:
The objective of this study is to specify the potential areas for physic nut production in Chon Buri Province. The method included economic and spacial data analysis. The agoinformatics are used as a tool for evaluating these physical parameters, such as 1) forest zoning and the important place that are not in conflict with another landuse, 2) loam or sandy loam in soil texture, 3) having average rainfall between 900-1,200 milliliters per year, 4) having average rainy day with 101-170 days per year, 5) having high soil fertility, 6) within irrigation area, 7) flatland topography and 8) slope agradient between 0-18%. The purpose of production is specified to gain the 2 levels of potential areas, for instrance, the 128 sq.km or 80,000 rai. with the purpose of 10 millions of production and 64 sq.km or 40,000 rai. with the purpose of 5 millions liters of production.The analysis indicated that, 8 districts (55 sub-districts) in Chon Buri Province are most potential area for physic nut production with the total area of 667 sq.km. or 416,875 rai as follow, 1. The 181.38 sq.km. (114,612.50 rai) of Phan Thong, 2. the 128.99 sq.km. (80,618.72 rai) of Panat Nikhom, 3. the 4.32 sq.km. (2,700 rai) of Bo Thong, 4. the 173.17 sq.km. (108,231.25 rai) of Ban Bueng, 5. the 52.43 sq.km. (32,768 rai) of Mueang Chon Buri, 6. thre 1.42 sq.km. (886.88 rai) of Bang Lamung, 7. the 3.16 sq.km. (1,977.50) of Si Racha and 8. the 122.09 sq.km. (46,306.25 rai) of Nong Yai.