Oil quality and molecular marker technology in oil palm

Maizura I., . and Rajinder S., . (2008) Oil quality and molecular marker technology in oil palm. [Proceedings Paper]

Exploitation of genes from Elaeis oleifera to increase unsaturation in Elaeis guineensis oil is carried out in interspecific hybrid breeding programmes. It is an extremely slow process due to the long breeding cycle. In addition the complexity of the genes controlling the traits hampers rapid production of improved planting materials. Recognizing the tremendous potential of DNA markers in plant breeding MPOB has adopted the strategy of constructing a linkage map using a oleifera x guineensis OxG cross. Significant correlation was found between a RFLP marker CB75A with QTLs quantitative trait loci for IV and FAC in oil palm. Preliminary result on validation of CB75A indicates its potential use in breeding and selection for development of higher unsaturated palm oil.

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Exploitation of genes from Elaeis oleifera to increase unsaturation in Elaeis guineensis oil is carried out in interspecific hybrid breeding programmes. It is an extremely slow process due to the long breeding cycle. In addition the complexity of the genes controlling the traits hampers rapid production of improved planting materials. Recognizing the tremendous potential of DNA markers in plant breeding MPOB has adopted the strategy of constructing a linkage map using a oleifera x guineensis OxG cross. Significant correlation was found between a RFLP marker CB75A with QTLs quantitative trait loci for IV and FAC in oil palm. Preliminary result on validation of CB75A indicates its potential use in breeding and selection for development of higher unsaturated palm oil.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	2 tables; 9 ref. SB 299 P3 S471 2008
AGROVOC Term:	Oil palm
AGROVOC Term:	Elaeis guineensis
AGROVOC Term:	Plant breeding
AGROVOC Term:	Molecular markers
AGROVOC Term:	Agricultural research
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11628

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