TT

Biodegradation, as the principal mechanism operating in sewage treatment plants and in the self-cleaning processes at surface waters, decides the fate of a substance in the environment and indicates whether it is likely to have a toxic effect on aquatic organisms. Biodegradation is the least expensive and most widely used technique for removing organic compounds … Read more

Through its R&D activities, MPOB now has a technology to produce an active ingredient (technically known as anionic surfactant) from palm oil and the active ingredient can be used to formulate cleaning products, such as liquid and powder detergents. The active ingredient is called methyl ester sulphonates or in short MES. Main Researcher: Dr Salmiah … Read more

Genetic engineering provides the opportunity to diversify the use and to increase the economic value of palm oil. Production of speciality oils for industrial applications will be a very attractive proposition for the oil palm, since it is the most productive oil crop. Main Researcher: Dr Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah    

Lipase is the first enzyme involved in the degradation of stored lipids. The increase in free fatty acid (FFA) levels in palm oil is attributed to the action of lipase. However, evidence as to the nature of the lipase has been contradictory. Oo (1981) and Tombs and Stubbs (1982) reported the absence of endogenous lipase … Read more

The Genome Analysis Laboratory for Oil Palm (GALOP) is a service and core facility which supports the research activities of MPOBís Advanced Biotechnology and Breeding Centre (ABBC). GALOP also extends DNA testing services to the oil palm industry for applications in tissue culture and breeding. Services currently being offered by GALOP include: i. DNA fingerprinting; … Read more