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Research and Development Projects: Plantation

Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of Acacia mangium,Gmelina arborea, Paraserienthes falcataria and hybrid of A.mangium and A.auriculiformis(Tawau).
To study the effects of high planting density on the growth, branching habit and bole characteristic of Tectona grandis(4 ha-Semenyih, Selangor)
Observation plots on growth habits of Khaya sengalensis, Khaya ivorensis,Tectona grandis and Gmelina arborea grown from cutting(4 ha-Ladang Balau)
Khaya sengalensis selection for good bole trees(Balau-2ha)
Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of Tectona grandis and Acacia mangium- Tawau, Sabah(12ha)
Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of potential timber trees on marginal site-Kuala Krai,Kelantan(12ha)
Preliminary evaluation of the growth rates and characteristics of 6 timber species (Tectona Grandis,Swietenia marcophylla,Gmenlina arborea, Hopea odorata,Shorea marcophylla and Dyera costulata) -Semenyih, Selangor
To develop techniques for mass propagation of Tectona grandis,Swietenia marcophylla,Khaya ivorensis, Khaya senegalensis and other species of interest

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF7/96

Code :
PF7/96
Title :
To develop techniques for mass propagation of Tectona grandis,Swietenia marcophylla,Khaya ivorensis, Khaya senegalensis and other species of interest
Objectives :
To determine the part of the plant suitable for rooting and to develop mass propagation technique.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF4/95

Code :
PF4/95
Title :
Preliminary evaluation of the growth rates and characteristics of 6 timber species (Tectona Grandis,Swietenia marcophylla,Gmenlina arborea, Hopea odorata,Shorea marcophylla and Dyera costulata) -Semenyih, Selangor
Objectives :
To study the early growth characteristics of potential tree species before introducing them for commercial planting in the estate.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF3/95

Code :
PF3/95
Title :
Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of potential timber trees on marginal site-Kuala Krai,Kelantan(12ha)
Objectives :
To verify the suitability of Tectona grandis,Swietenia marcophylla,Gmelina arborea,A.mangium and A.auriculiformis for plantation.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF2/95

Code :
PF2/95
Title :
Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of Tectona grandis and Acacia mangium- Tawau, Sabah(12ha)
Objectives :
To verify the suitability of known fast growing timber species as plantation forestry tree crop.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF14/99

Code :
PF14/99
Title :
Khaya sengalensis selection for good bole trees(Balau-2ha)
Objectives :
To study bole-form, branching and growth rate of different trees for mass cutting propagation.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF12/98

Code :
PF12/98
Title :
Observation plots on growth habits of Khaya sengalensis, Khaya ivorensis,Tectona grandis and Gmelina arborea grown from cutting(4 ha-Ladang Balau)
Objectives :
To study the growth habits, bole-form and wind-fastness of trees growth from rooted cutting.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF10/97

Code :
PF10/97
Title :
To study the effects of high planting density on the growth, branching habit and bole characteristic of Tectona grandis(4 ha-Semenyih, Selangor)
Objectives :
To study in details the effect of high density planting (2mx2m) on silviculture,branching habits, growth and stem borer damage.

Research and Development Projects: Plantation – PF1/95

Code :
PF1/95
Title :
Timber species evaluation-To evaluate the effects of silvicultural practices and fertiliser rates on the growth rates and timber qualities/yields of Acacia mangium,Gmelina arborea, Paraserienthes falcataria and hybrid of A.mangium and A.auriculiformis(Tawau).
Objectives :
To verify the suitability of known fast growing timber species as plantation forestry tree crop.

Research and Development Projects: Biotechnology

Leaf sample banking
DNA sample banking
Genotyping of AAR’s planting materials
DNA fingerprinting of genetic contaminants
Detection of aberrant oil palms with mantled fruits
Expression profiling of genes related to early embryogenesis.
Development of a molecular tool box to verify the purity of hybrid tenera in the commercial population of oil palm seedlings
Preliminary investigation of successive vegetation and microbial changes throughout the development of peatlands.
Identification of modified Lysine residues of Histones via methylation phenomena that involve in mantling somaclonal variation
Oil Palm Genomic Project (OPGP)
Preliminary investigation of genetic diversity in oil palm pathogens: fungal, bacteria and insect virus.
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