Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
A total of 100 dura x pisifera (DxP) progenies from seven seed producers (agencies) in Malaysia were evaluated in a comparative trial in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia. The trial mean for fresh fruit bunch (FFB) was 168.18 kg palm-1 yr-1 and the oil to bunch (O/B) was 22.73%. High FFB yield was largely attributed to […]
This paper discusses the theory, concept and experimental application of metabolic control analysis. This technique has provided a means by which a quantitative description of control structure by an enzyme, substrate and cofactor over a metabolic pathway can be produced. Application of metabolic control analysis results in numerical values (flux control coefficients) showing how much […]
Floral abnormality in clonal oil palm results in bunch failure and a reduction of oil yield. An in-depth study of oil palm flower development is important to understand the factors involved in this phenomenon. Based on the success of flower development studies of Arabidopsis and rice, efforts have been directed at investigating oil palm flower […]
The benefits of irrigating digested palm oil mill effluent (POME) in oil palm plantations have been reported by several researchers. POME, which contains water and high nutrient, can improve yield and is suitable for palm growth. However, it needs proper and efficient management to ensure clean and safe water sources. The paper reports the effects […]
All palm oil refineries in Malaysia have basic laboratory facilities to monitor the quality of palm oil produced. To improve their credibility in the analysis of palm oil, their laboratory quality system should be strengthened. The laboratory should use recognized or official methods of analysis, and follow internationally recognized laboratory practice. Skim Akreditasi Makmal Malaysia […]
One of the distinguishing features of plant development in comparison to the animal system is the absence of cellular migration during embryo development and the fact that most organs are formed during post-embryonic development. It is clear that cell division and expansion are essential processes for plant growth. As such, the plant cell division cycle […]
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 […]
Blending helps extend the range of application of oils and fats. This is because most natural oils and fats have limited applications in their original form. Natural oils and fats may need to be modified to suit a particular product formulation. Blending is the simplest method used to modify oils and fats. From the palm […]
The importance of water use efficiency in crop productivity including oil palm is discussed. Effects of water stress in oil palm e.g. sex ratio and fresh fruit bunch yield are also emphasized. The importance of photosynthesis proses and its limitations are also included. This review also includes carbon partitioning, hormonal effects e.g. absicic acid (ABA) […]
The mini-rhizotron technique was used to study oil palm root turnover and longevity. Preliminary data collected over a three-month observation period was not sufficient to determine oil palm root longevity since the total root length was not constant. Root length replacement was high in tertiary roots about 11% more than secondary roots. Root observation has […]