Sustainability, Climate Change and Biodiversity

Introduction Research Group Finding solution towards sustainable planting, ecosystem management and conservation is the key functionality and the main aim of this unit in embracing future challenges on biodiversity and climate change. This covers evaluation of ecosystem function in the vicinity of oil palm landscape, and its relationship with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, environmental change, … Read more

Peat Ecosystem and Biodiversity

Introduction Research Group Finding solution towards sustainable planting, ecosystem management and conservation is the key functionality and the main aim of this unit in embracing future challenges on biodiversity and climate change. This covers evaluation of ecosystem function in the vicinity of oil palm landscape, and its relationship with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, environmental change, … Read more

Plant Pathology & Biosecurity Unit

Introduction Research Group Background Plant Pathology and Biosecurity. The unit was established in 2011, and was formerly known as Plant Pathology and Weed Science (PPWS) Group, Plant Protection Unit, Biology Research Division.   Vision To be the key research centre or reference hub on oil palm diseases with particular emphasis on Ganoderma disease, other oil … Read more

Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Unit

Introduction Research Group Mission To promote sustainable practices in oil palm management via integrated control of pest and diseases. Goals To intensify awareness and better integration of biological control agents in pest management, reducing reliance on pesticides. To promote greater use of integrated disease and weed management with bio agents to reduce chemical use. Function … Read more

Agronomy and Geospatial Technology Unit (AGT)

Introduction Research Group Background Agronomy & Geospatial Technology (AGT) Unit was established in December 2012, through a restructuring of the Agronomy & Mechanization Unit to focus on specific research and development for agronomy and geospatial technology applications. AGT focuses research in the agronomic and fertilizer aspects for increasing yield, biomass utilization, sustainable FFB production, geospatial … Read more

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