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Ahmad Kushairi D., . and Siti Masura M., . and Rafiqah A., . and Abrizah O., . and Mohamad Arif A. M., . and Abdul Masani M. Y., . and Mohd Basri W., . and Wan Nur Syuhada W. S., . and Umi Salamah R., . and Zamzuri I., . and Ravigadevi S., . and Norfahisza A. R., . and Ahmad Tarmizi H., . and Nor Hanin A., . and Parveez G. K. A., . and Omar A. R., . and Dayang lzawati A. M., . and Bahariah B., . (2011) Trials and tribulations of oil palm transformation. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
MPOB ventured into genetic engineering with all its promises and advantages almost 20 years ago with the objective of ensuring the palm oil industry remains competitive. Successful production of putative transgenic oil palm using various transformation methods and selection systems in addition to the isolation of useful genes and tissue-specific and constitutive promoters has pushed forward the genetic engineering programme. Among the targets for genetic engineering of oil palm are increasing oleic acid ricinoleic acid palmitoleic acid stearic acid and lycopene content and synthesizing biodegradable plastics. In order to produce the above targeted products construction of various combinations of transformation vectors carrying different genes and promoters for specific targets has been successfully carried out. Transformation of oil palm embryogenic calli with the above constructs has resulted in a number of putative transgenic palms that have been transferred onto soil in a contained greenhouse. The biggest challenge faced is to perform molecular analyses to confirm the integration of transgenes in transgenic palms. Problems faced and potential solutions will be elaborated.
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MPOB ventured into genetic engineering with all its promises and advantages almost 20 years ago with the objective of ensuring the palm oil industry remains competitive. Successful production of putative transgenic oil palm using various transformation methods and selection systems in addition to the isolation of useful genes and tissue-specific and constitutive promoters has pushed forward the genetic engineering programme. Among the targets for genetic engineering of oil palm are increasing oleic acid ricinoleic acid palmitoleic acid stearic acid and lycopene content and synthesizing biodegradable plastics. In order to produce the above targeted products construction of various combinations of transformation vectors carrying different genes and promoters for specific targets has been successfully carried out. Transformation of oil palm embryogenic calli with the above constructs has resulted in a number of putative transgenic palms that have been transferred onto soil in a contained greenhouse. The biggest challenge faced is to perform molecular analyses to confirm the integration of transgenes in transgenic palms. Problems faced and potential solutions will be elaborated.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP684 P3I61 2011 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Oil palm |
| AGROVOC Term: | Transformation of products |
| AGROVOC Term: | Industry |
| AGROVOC Term: | Adaptation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Transgenic plants |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biodegradation |
| AGROVOC Term: | analysis |
| AGROVOC Term: | Genetic transformation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sustainable agriculture |
| AGROVOC Term: | Sustainable development |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13855 |
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