(MPOB Transfer of Technology)
The Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region is the most widely sequenced DNA region in fungi by PRC analysis. The sequence comparison of the fungi ITS region is widely used in taxonomy and molecular phylogeny due to the high copy number of rRNA genes. Furthermore, it is easy to amplify even from small quantities of DNA … Read more
MPOB Microbial Identification System 1 (MIDS 1) utilises the Biolog which is a microbial identidication tool based on biochemical analyses. Biolog was developed in 1989 by Biolog, Inc. and well-known for its ability to identify and characteriste microorganisms. It is an identification system for bacterial, yeast and fungi using a microplate that analyse a microorganism … Read more
The study was conducted on 20 years old palms planted on coastal soil in Sepang, Selangor. One hundred and twenty infected palms were identify for this study. The palms were selected based on the presence of Ganoderma fructification at the based on the presence of Ganoderma fructification at the base with the palms still producing … Read more
The Ganoderma, the cause of basal stem rot (BSR) disease, is facultative basidiomycete fungus and a mahor pathogen of oil palm in Malaysia. One stratergy to manage BSR is by reducing chemical to infected stumps. Fu,ogation is one means of reducing inoculum f some root rotting fungi. Soil fumigants such as methylisothiocyanate (MITC), methyl bromide, … Read more
Nanoemulsions are suitable for the efficient delivery of active ingredients through the skin. The large surface area of the emulsion system allows for the rapid penetration of actives such as vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. The application of nanoemulsions with lipid or non-soluble materials has produced enhanced skin properties. Incorporation of lipophilic materials such … Read more
Palm vitamin E is a tocotrienol-rich product. In cosmetic applications and in the treatment of cutaneous diseases, vitamin E helps to reduce the amount of water lost from the skin’s surface, and to reduce the formation of free radicals following skin exposes to ultra violet A (UV) rays and to other skin stress. Main Research: … Read more
The oil palm sector represents one of the major industries in Malaysia. The country has been one of the largest producers and exporters of palm oil products in the world. Malaysia is also one of the main producers and exporters of palm kernel products, especially of palm kernel oil and palm kernel cake (PKC). PKC … Read more
Hydrazides are useful compounds having a general formula. They make up a versatile class of nitrogen substituted molecules with a high degree of chemical reactivity. They can be a precursor as well as an intermediate for many important organic molecules. Hydrazides of palm oil contains an amide, an anmmine group and a long-chain alkyl group, R. … Read more
It is no secret these days that the candle market has become more competitive. Retailers and consumers have become ‘price-sensitive’ to the many types of candles available in the market. Of all the basic types of candles, votives, container candles and pillars are currently the most popular. One of the essential requirements to develop a … Read more
Sorghum originated from Ethopia and Sudan. It was introduced into Malaysia in 1969, and has been cultivated at the Agriculture Station, Sungai Udang, Melaka, during the paddy off-season. Sorghum belongs to the family Graminineae, similar to wheat, rice and maize. It can reach up to 4 m in height and grow well in warm climate … Read more