Publications by authors named "Ng Xin Yie"
Biology (Basel)
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Plant pathogens threaten agriculture and food security, particularly in Southeast Asia, where palm oil is a major economic commodity.
- Basal stem rot (BSR), caused by the fungus Pat, affects around 60% of palm oil plantations in Malaysia, leading to significant economic losses estimated at ~USD500 million annually.
- The review discusses infection mechanisms and disease management strategies for BSR, including cultural practices and newer technologies like whole-genome and RNA sequencing, while aiming to enhance sustainable oil palm production.
