TS No. 181: Trichoderma Tracking in Plants Using Green Fluorescent Labelling

Inoculation of T. virens inoculum into oil palm tissue culture ramets through dipping technique has shown positive colonization by the presence of regenerating hyphae penetrating and colonizing the root tissues (Figure 2). The colonization of endophytic fungi in oil palm root system was shown by SGFP-tracking (Figure 3) in successfully transformed T. virens, demonstrating that […]

TS No. 180: SawitSecure: The Oil Palm Biosecurity Mobile Application

SawitSecure is an ideal tool kit for biosecurity risk management and emergency response plan for the Malaysian oil palm industry. The application provides direction and guidance to all relevant sectors in preemptive actions, emergency response and incursion management. In emergency cases – stakeholders can easily send report or attach pictures to MPOB if they spot […]

MIS No. 33: The Grabber Mark 2 : An Automatic Mechanical Loader

The Grabber is an infield mechanical loader of fresh fruit brunches. The first version was introduced in 1992 and has been well recieved by the industry. This implement operated by hydraulic and is usually attached to an infield transporter. It is commonly fixed to a mini tractor with a trailer. The grabber consists of a […]

MIS No. 32C: Current Research Project at PORIM : Techno-Economic and Technical Advisory Services

Research at PORIM is geared towards full-filing the needs of the Malaysian palm oil industry. the entails increasing production efficiency, improving quality and increasing the variety of uses of palm oil while improving existing uses of and widening and strengthening palm oil markets throughout i.e Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Nutrition; and Techno-Economic Studies and Technical […]

MIS No.32B: Current Research Project at PORIM : Chemistry and Technology

Research at PORIM is geared towards full-filing the needs of the Malaysian palm oil industry. the entails increasing production efficiency, improving quality and increasing the variety of uses of palm oil while improving existing uses of and widening and strengthening palm oil markets throughout i.e Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Nutrition; and Techno-Economic Studies and Technical […]