A study on potentially grape plantation area in perlis state using geographical information system (GIS) approach

Grape is one of the demanded fruits in Malaysia. Grape is also well known as one of the expensive and exclusive fruits, because it hardly to be grown in tropical climate. Today, there are certain types of grapes that can be planted in Malaysia and it had been proved by the Perlis Department of Agriculture. Thus, there are also some of Malaysian citizen that bravely plants the grapes such as in Sendayan Valley and Beris. Nowadays many people become excited on planting the grapes. This research study is with intention to explore and determine the suitable criteria and area for grapes plantation in Perlis State. The analysis is made based on the agro-climatic, soil series and the location of land with co-relation to the road network and terrain condition. The analysis is done through the Geographic Information System (GIS) approach. The analysis tools that been use such as intersect, buffer zone and erase tools is used based on the criteria being chosen. Finally, the potentially grape plantation area map is generated and zone for suitable and marginal suitable for grapes plantation in Perlis State is presented.