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Basal stem rot (BSR), caused by species of Ganoderma, is the most serious disease of oil palm in Malaysia and Indonesia. The pathogen was originally identified as G. lucidum Karts in West Africa (Wakefield, 1920) and also in Malaysia (Thompson, 1931). Main Researcher: Dr Idris Abu SemanEmail: idris@mpob.gov.my

Basal stem root (BSR) caused by species of Ganoderma is a disease of economic importance of oil palm in Malaysia and Indonesia. The genus Ganoderma Karst. is categorised as a higher fungus, a polyporoid genus, within the fanily; Ganodermataceae, Order: Basidiomycetes. The early literature on BSR disease of oil palm reported conflicting opinions on the … Read more

Main Researcher: Dr Ahmad Kushairi DinEmail: kushairi@mpob.gov.my

A topical fluid or cream formulation wherein the main ingredient is tocotrienol, and curcumin is added to enhance the anti-cancer effects of tocotrienols. The composition is useful for the treatment or prevention of a cancer, a tumour or an inflammatory disorder, particularly breast cancer. Researcher: Dr Kanga Rani SelvadurayEmail: krani@mpob.gov.my

A fluid formulation wherein the main ingredient is tocotrienol, and curcumin is added to enhance the anti-cancer effects of tocotrienols. The composition is useful for the treatment or prevention of a cancer, a tumour or an inflammatory disorder, particularly breast cancer. Researcher: Dr Kanga Rani SelvadurayEmail: krani@mpob.gov.my