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 […]

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 […]

Oil palm – achievements and potential

Cultivation of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) has expanded tremendously in recent years such that it is now second only to soyabean as a major source of the world supply of oils and fats. Presently, Southeast Asia is the dominant region of production with Malaysia being the leading producer and exporter of palm oil. […]