Journal of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology
Cover : Micrograph of unmodified (left), cross-linked (middle) and succinylated (right) sago starch determined using SEM. Photo courtesy of Yusnita, H.
Research Articles
Guest Editors: Dr. Nazlina Ibrahim, Dr. Herryawan Ryadi Eziwar Dyari, Dr. Fareed Sairi, Dr. Pauline Liew, Dr. Woan Ying, Dr. Masni Mohd Ali, Dr. Ramlan Omar
Perlakuan ikan Zebra, Danio rerio di bawah aruhan tekanan bunyi, pemangsa dan persekitaran baru
Shazrul Fazry, Amirulhakim Azizan, Zahratul Nabila Dawa, Nur Fitrah Abd Ghani, Noor Fara Fatehah Roselan, Muhammad Akram Mohd Noordin, Malina Kumaran, Herryawan Ryadi Eziwar Dyari, Azwan Mat Lazim, Luqman Abdul Aziz dan Babul Airianah Othman
Comparative effects of Cosmos caudatus, Piper sarmentosum and Premna cordifolia ethanolic extracts on mice (Mus musculus) sperm parameters
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 65 KB)| pp. 9 |
Recent benthic ostracoda in offshore sediment of Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu
Omar, R., Faiz, N.N. and Yusoff, M.N.A.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 256 KB)| pp. 15 |
Effect of differential feed on the molting success and survival of horseshoe crab trilobite (Tachypleus gigas)
Akbar John, B., Kamaruzzaman, B.Y., Jalal, K.C.A., Hassan, S. and Rozihan, M.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 55 KB)| pp. 21 |
Ameliorating effects of coconut water on sperm quality and selected organs histology in monosodium glutamate pre treated male mice (Mus musculus)
Aliff, M.H., Nooraain, H. and Nurdiana, S.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 847 KB)| pp. 27 |
Bacterial contamination on beef carcass at selected abattoirs located in Selangor, Malaysia
Elizabeth Sinirisan Chong, Zul Fadhli Bidin, Nur Faizah Abu Bakar and Siti Shahara Zulfakar
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 227 KB)| pp. 37 |
Comparative analysis of lignocellulosic component in straw and husk of MR219 and MR263 by rapid chemical analysis
Naqiya, F.M.Z., Azean, Y., Razis, S., Nurul-Era-Amira, H., Fazry, S. and Airianah, O.B.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 120 KB)| pp. 45 |
Effects of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) pollination on greenhouse cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Wahizatul Afzan Azmi, Nurhidayah Samsuri, Muhammad Firdaus Mohd. Hatta, Roziah Ghazi and Chuah Tse Seng
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 328 KB)| pp. 51 |
Effect of varying ratios of oyster mushroom powder to tapioca flour on the physicochemical properties and sensory acceptability of fried mushroom crackers
Faridah Yahya, Noor Nadzirah Mat Yusof and Chan Kai Chen
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 55 KB)| pp. 57 |
Genetic diversity of kampung chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) from selected areas in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia inferred from partial control region of mitochondrial DNA
Ha, H.C., Nguang, S.I., Zarizal, S., Komilus, C.F., Norshida, I. and Ahmad-Syazni, K.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 92 KB)| pp. 63 |
Dose response for Auricularia auricula-judae against acute gamma irradiation
Hing Jan Nie, Azhar Mohamad, Zaiton Abdul Kadir, Wan Safina Wan Abdul Razak, Ibrahim Mahmood and Hisham Hamza Hussain
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 433 KB)| pp. 71 |
Variants production of Lentinula edodes spores, monokaryon mycelium and dikaryon mycelium by ?-irradiation
Ibrahim Mahmood, Azhar Mohamad, Fauzi Daud, Zaiton Abdul Kadir, Hing Jan Nie, Hisham Hamza Hussain, Wan Safina Wan Abd Razak, Airianah, O.B. and Shazrul Fazry
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 983 KB)| pp. 77 |
Dynamic changes of bacterial community during the composting of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) as analyzed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis
Jong Bor Chyan, Goh Chee Meng, Liew Pauline Woan Ying and Thong Kwai Lin
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 362 KB)| pp. 83 |
Characterisation of polyhydroxyalkanoate production by mutant Azotobacter vinelandii
Mok, Pei Shze, Sudesh, Kumar, Liew, Pauline Woan Ying, Jong, Bor Chyan and Najimudin, Nazalan
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 128 KB)| pp. 93 |
Distribution of fatty alcohols in surface sediments of the Endau River, Johor
Nurul Fathihah Mt Nanyan, Norfariza Humrawali, Noor Farahin Amiruddin, Siti Aishah Mohd Ali, Ramlan Omar and Masni Mohd Ali
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 263 KB)| pp. 101 |
Interannual variation of chlorophyll-a concentration in the exclusive economic zone waters of Peninsular Malaysia
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 490 KB)| pp. 111 |
In silico analysis and 3D structure prediction of a chitinase from psychrophilic yeast Glaciozyma antarctica PI12
Yusof, N.Y., Firdaus-Raih, M., Mahadi, N.M., Illias, R.M., Abu Bakar, F.D. and Murad, A.M.A.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 615 KB)| pp. 117 |
Evaluation on field performance of vegetable soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) varieties grown at two locations in Malaysia
Nor Hafizah, Z., Zarina, Z., Phang, I.C., Maizatul Akma, I., Siti Nurul Farhana, A.B. and Mohd Shukor, N.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 147 KB)| pp. 125 |
Physical properties of dressing-type oil in water emulsions as affected by Okra gum-xanthan gum-corn starch interactions
Nor Hayati Ibrahim and Chang Hon Weng
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 329 KB)| pp. 131 |
Optimisation of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye decolourisation and laccase enzyme production by Marasmius cladophyllus using response surface methodology
Nur Adila Muradi, Ahmad Husaini, Azham Zulkharnain, Hairul Azman Roslan and Tay Meng Guan
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 299 KB)| pp. 139 |
Ficus deltoidea ethanolic leaves extract improves hormonal balance among letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) rats
Nur Ajeerah Suhaimi, Nooraain Hashim and Nurdiana Samsulrizal
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 60 KB)| pp. 147 |
Growth pattern and control of Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott
Sharifah Mariam, S.M., Ipor, I.B. and Mohd Hazwan Fikri, A.R.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 289 KB)| pp. 153 |
Analyses using genomic and transcriptomic data of MADS-box genes in Elaeis guineensis
Suhaila Sulaiman, Lee Yang Ping, Kwan Yen Yen and Sharifah Shahrul Rabiah Syed Alwee.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 176 KB)| pp. 159 |
Encapsulation of miRNA in chitosan nanoparticles as a candidate for an anti-metastatic agent in cancer therapy
Syazaira Arham Yahya Ariff, Khatijah Yusoff and Mas Jaffri Masarudin
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 863 KB)| pp. 165 |
Synthesis of a nanoparticle system for the enhanced accumulation of fluorescently-labelled amino acids encapsulated in monodispersed chitosan nanoparticle system
Ummu Afiqah Hassan, Mohd Zobir Hussein and Mas Jaffri Masarudin
| Abstract & References| Full Text PDF ( 293 KB)| pp. 171 |
Ecophysiological responses of two tropical urban shrub plants to elevated carbon dioxide and water stress
Wan Nur Ain, N. and Wan Juliana, W.A.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 213 KB)| pp. 177 |
Effects of nitrogen gas fumigation on postharvest quality of minimally processed starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) stored at low temperature
Wan Zaliha Wan Sembok and Koh Suet Yen
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 611 KB)| pp. 189 |
Effect of selected sago starch modifications on its properties and quality of instant ‘keropok lekor’
Yusnita, H., Joling, T. and Wan Zaliha, W.S.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 326 KB)| pp. 199 |
Phytochemistry, antibacterial and antiviral effects of the fractions of Asplenium nidus leaves aqueous extract
Mariya Mohd Tahir, Nurain Shahera Hassan, Herryawan Ryadi Eziwar Dyari, Wan Ahmad Yaacob and Nazlina Ibrahim
Characterization and potential applications of a recombinant antifreeze protein from an antarctic yeast Glaciozyma antarctica produced in Pichia pastoris
Md Tab, M., Hashim, N.H.F., Abu Bakar, F.D., Illias, R., Najimudin, N., Mahadi, N.M. and Murad, A.M.A.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 394 KB)| pp. 213 |
Diet composition of cobia fish, Rachycentron canadum (Linnaeus, 1766) from northeastern waters of Peninsular Malaysia
Zulhusni, A., Mazlan, A.G., Zaidi, C.C. and Samat, A.
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 106 KB)| pp. 219 |
Reversible spermatoxic effect of Andrographis paniculata methanol extract in Sprague Dawley rats
Khaidatul Akmar Kamaruzaman and Mahanem Mat Noor
| Abstract & References | Full Text PDF ( 430 KB)| pp. 225 |