The palm kernel cake (PKC), a byproduct of palm oil, is produced throughout the year in Malaysia and is used as animal feed, especially for ruminants and poultry. Aflatoxins contamination of PKC represents a serious health threat to humans and livestock. Therefore, regular monitoring of level of aflatoxins in PKC is crucial to ensure the […]

Triazole is a class of systemic fungicides containing 1,2,4-triazole moieties, which is used to control various fungal diseases on fruit, vegetable, legume and grain crops for both pre- and postharvest applications (Manclúset et al., 2008). The modes of actions of these fungicides are through xylem systemic and broad spectrum activities by blocking the ergosterol biosynthesis […]

Surfactants are widely used in household and industrial cleaning detergents, personal care and pharmaceuticals products. Due to their extensive usage, surfactants can be a possible toxicant when large quantity enters the environment via river and wastewaters. Therefore, it is important for all new surfactants to have product safety datasheet, which includes the environmental protection parameters, […]

GFP tagged Bacillus cereus endophyte service to reduce time and avoid the cost taken to set up the facilities for genetic transformation. Main Researcher: Salwa Abdullah SirajuddinEmail: salwa@mpob.gov.my

The Oil Palm Agronomy Centre (OPAC) aims to help oil palm growers in obtaining the optimum economic fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yields through practicing the good agricultural practices (GAP) and applying appropriate balanced fertilisers. Hence, OPAC will systematically provide services on agronomic practices and proper fertilisation recommendations based on the foliar, soil and fertiliser analyses. […]