Malaysian Palm Oil Board
Molecular cytogenetics involves a combination of molecular biology and cytogenetics. In general, this involves the use of a series of techniques referred to as the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), in which DNA probes are labelled with differently coloured fluorescent tags to visualize one or more specific regions of the genome (Figure 1). The technology enables the […]
Genetic engineering has been identified as a promising technology to further enhance the value of oil palm via the production of high value traits. Similarly, value can be generated for other plant services to ensure that the transfer of foreign gene(s) has taken place. Among the services are gene/DNA delivery, promoter analysis, and transient and […]
Decanter cake (DC) and boiler ash (BA) are wastes from the palm oil mill. A mill with 90 t hr-1 FFB processing capacity will produce about 160- 200 t DC and about 180 t BA a month. Both the DC and BA are sources of nutrients for producing bio-compound fertilizer. Recycling them will reduce the […]
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) is a leguminous shrub to a small tree and one of the main pulse crops. It ranks sixth in area and production among the grain legumes. Indigenous to India, it is now widely grown all over the subcontinent which produces almost 90% of the world’s crop. The plant requires a […]
Optimizing land use in oil palm plantations is becoming increasingly important to maximize income from the crop. In 2000, MPOB introduced the integration of cattle in oil palm, and adoption of the practice has been good. In 2003, to upgrade the integration model, MPOB imported Yellow Cattle from China, a breed known for its hardiness […]