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RESEARCH

The area of research in this department includes:

  • Agronomy
  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Botany
  • Floriculture  
  • Genetic and Plant Breeding
  • Horticulture
  • Olericulture
  • Plant Nutrition
  • Plant and Postharvest Physiology  
  • Plant Production and Cropping System
  • Plantation Crops
  • Pomology
  • Seed Technology
  • Weed Science and Turf

LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECT

The following are among ongoing research projects carried out by the members of department. 

Ketua Penyelidik

Tajuk

Sumber Dana

Prof. Dr. Uma Rani

Polyploidization Of ‘Kunyit Hitam’ (Kaempferia Paviflora Wall. Ex Baker) For Increased Yield And Production Of Anti-Cancerous Methoxyflavones

FRGS

Increasing Efficiency Of Matag Seed Production Through Parental Selection, Refinement Of Hybridization Process And Micropropagation

LRGS

Prof. Madya Dr. Siti Zaharah Sakimin

Physical And Biochemical Properties Of Okara And Pineapples Residue Biofertilizer Enhanced Using Novel Bacterium And Pelletization Process And Their Effect On Growth And Yield Performance Of Brassica Sp. And Cucumis Melo

GP BERIMPAK

Prof. Madya Dr. Muhammad Saiful Ahmad Hamdani

MORPHOLOGICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED NEW AXONOPUS COMPRESSUS MUTANTS IN MALAYSIA AND THEIR RESPONSE TO FERTILIZER

Geran Swasta

Prof. Madya Dr. Martini Mohammad Yusoff

Genetic, Agronomic And Biochemical Approaches For Optimizing Production Of Bioactive Compounds In Vernonia Amygdalina

FRGS

Effects Of Pgpr On Growth, Physiological Attributes, Yield Responses, And Gene Expression Of Rice (Oryza Sativa) Under Drought

GP-IPS

Dr. Muhammad Nazmin Yaapar

Improving Rice Yield in Malaysia Via A Sustainable Intensification Approach

Geran Swasta / Antarabangsa

The Role of Verdalisation and Gibberrellin Acid on The Growth of Shallot Callium Ascolanicum

GP-IPM

Dr. Nazatul Shima Naharudin

Polyploidization And Salinity Stress Induction Of Hempedu Bumi (Andrographis Paniculata) For Enhanced Yield And Bioactive Compounds Production

FRGS

Dr. Norazua Zakaria

Elucidation Of Resistance To Sulfonylureas In An Invasive Weed Species Clidemia Hirta, A Noxious Weed In Fruit Orchard And Plantation

FRGS

Dr. Norsazwan Ghazali

The Influence Of Bunch Variation And Varying Temperature Fluctuations On Oil Palm (Elaies Guineensis) D × P Seed Germinability From Different Progenies

GP-IPM

Pre and Postharvest Refinement of Aromatic Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Seed Production for Germination Improvement

FRGS

Dr. Nor Elliza Tajidin

Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers Application Effect On Growth Performance And Essential Oil Yield Properties Of Curcuma Caesia Roxb.

GP-IPM

Dr. Elisa Azura Azman

Crop Nutrient Management Through Re-Use Of Unmarketable Vegetables (Unveg) For Sustainable Growth And Yield Of Zea Mays (Corn)

GP-IPM

PHYSICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF AZOLLA PINNATA AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) EMISSIONS, NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY (NUE), AND YIELD OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA)

FRGS

Dr. Muhamad Hazim Nazli

Optimum Harvest Stage Of Different Sorghum Varieties And Its Ensilation Effect For Animal Feed Production

GP-IPM

Dr. Sarah Baharudin

Promoting Biochemical Compounds in Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (KEMUNTING) Plant Using Selected Biochar as Soil Amendments Produced from Agricultural Wastes

GP-IPM

Dr. Mohd Shafar Jefri Mokhatar

EXPLORING BASALT DUST AS A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF SILICIC ACID TO CONTROL FUNGAL INFECTION ON HEVEA: A NOVEL APPROACH USING QUARRY WASTE

FRGS

Prof. Dr. Phebe Ding

EFFECT OF PLANT AGE, PRODUCTION SITE ELEVATION AND FROZEN STORAGE DURATION ON SENSORIAL QUALITY OF CRYOGENIC -FREEZED MUSANG KING AND BLACK THORN DURIAN FRUIT.

Geran Swasta / Antarabangsa

Dr. Shairul Izan

CONFIRMATION OF HIGH-YIELD CHARACTERS IN SELECTED DWARF COCONUT AND THEIR HYBRIDS USING MICROSATELLITE MARKERS

GPI (KMD)

 

 

 

Updated:: 02/10/2024 [wazien]

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