An overview of the development of the oil palm industry and impact of the shell gene innovation as a quality control tool to improve productivity

O Abdullah M., . and Lee K. T., . and R. Singh, . and Azman I., . and Ooi L. C. L., . and Low E. T. L., . and R. Sambanthamurthi, . An overview of the development of the oil palm industry and impact of the shell gene innovation as a quality control tool to improve productivity. pp. 219-233. ISSN 2811-4701

The oil palm from West Africa has greatly contributed to the economy of Malaysia especially in raising the living standards of the rural population. The crop has also helped satisfy the growing need for oils and fats by the ever-increasing world population. Nevertheless the palm oil industry is now at the cross-roads facing serious challenges in its declining yield brought on by issues such as climate change shortage of labour and arable land. Modern biotechnology which can differentiate between high performing and low performing palms in the nursery prior to field planting can help in addressing some of these challenges especially by improving the crops productivity. This article relates the historical development of the industry in Malaysia its contribution to the countrys economy and explores how science and technology are necessary for its long-term sustainable development. In line with this a simple economic model demonstrates the feasibility of applying DNA testing to reduce low yielding non-tenera contamination in commercial fields.

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Abstract

The oil palm from West Africa has greatly contributed to the economy of Malaysia especially in raising the living standards of the rural population. The crop has also helped satisfy the growing need for oils and fats by the ever-increasing world population. Nevertheless the palm oil industry is now at the cross-roads facing serious challenges in its declining yield brought on by issues such as climate change shortage of labour and arable land. Modern biotechnology which can differentiate between high performing and low performing palms in the nursery prior to field planting can help in addressing some of these challenges especially by improving the crops productivity. This article relates the historical development of the industry in Malaysia its contribution to the countrys economy and explores how science and technology are necessary for its long-term sustainable development. In line with this a simple economic model demonstrates the feasibility of applying DNA testing to reduce low yielding non-tenera contamination in commercial fields.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Oil palm
AGROVOC Term:	Biotechnology
AGROVOC Term:	Innovation
AGROVOC Term:	Quality controls
AGROVOC Term:	Research and development
AGROVOC Term:	DNA transcription
AGROVOC Term:	Economic development
AGROVOC Term:	Social development
AGROVOC Term:	Productivity
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10673

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