Biotechnology – An overview

Bioteknologi boleh ditafsirkan sebagai penggunaan organisma hidup atau komponennya dalam industri bagi menghasilkan metabolit yang berguna dari sumber-sumber yang boleh diguna semula. Proses-proses bio digunakan secara meluas dalam industri kimia, perubatan dan makanan. Kemajuan baru dalam bidang sains genetik, biokatalisis dan teknik-teknik kultura sel tumbuhan dan haiwan telah menambahkan minat terhadap bidang ini. Kegunaan dan […]

Biochemistry and Biotechnology in R&D of Palm Oil

Aspek-aspek biokimia dan bioteknologi yang perlu bagi penyelidikan pengklonan gen dan asid nukleik deoksiribo paduan semula (recombinant DNA) dihuraikan. Berbagai pendekatan seperti biologi sel, biologi dan biokimia molekul perlu dikaji demi untuk memahami sintesis mmyak sawit. Kajian ini agak asas dan mahal bagi Malaysia tetapi ianya perlu jika teknologi asid nukleik deoksinibo paduan semula bagi […]

A survey on cosmetic products marketed in Malaysia: microbiological aspect

Cosmetic products contain variable amounts of nutrients that support microbial growth. Most contaminants in cosmetic products include bacteria suchas Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, Achromobacter andAlcaligenes. Contaminated water is a likely source of organisms found in cosmetic products. Products such as shampoo, hand and body lotion, facial cleanser, shower bath and moisturizer were analysed. In this study, […]

Towards understanding and controlling abscission in the oil palm

Losses in oil yield and quality are often attributed to the non-synchronous ripening of oil palm bunches and the shedding of loose fruits. Manipulation of abscission process offers valuable opportunities for increasing the productivity of oil palm. Biotechnology or conventional breeding may be exploited to delay the onset of abscission or prevent it altogether. The […]