MPOB initiated the genetic engineering program in late 1980s to diversify the use and increase the economic value of palm oil. The aim of the program was to produce higher oleic acid content of the palm oil in the mesocarp. Subsequently, the genetic engineering program was expanded to include high contents of stearic, palmitoleic, ricinoleic, lycopene as well as biodegradable plastics (Parveez et al., 2015).

Main Researcher: Nurniwalis Abdul Wahab
Email: nurni@mpob.gov.my