Refereed Research Report:
Ho, WS., Pang, SL. & Julaihi, A. Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from genes involved in wood formation in kelampayan (Neolamarkia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) Genet. Molec. Biol. (submitted)
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R., Zamri, Z. & Kandasamy, K.I. Reduction of syringyl lignin in tobacco by CCoAOMT isolated from interspecific hybrid Acacia auriculiformis X Acacia mangium. Plant Science. (submitted)
Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Molecular Cloning of cellulose synthase gene, SpCesA1 from developing xylem of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. Biotechnology 8(4): 416-424.
Nur Fariza, M.S., Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y. & Wickneswari, R. (2008). Extensive DNA sequence variations in two lignin genes, cinnamate 4-hydroxylase and cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase from Acacia mangium and Acacia auriculiformis. Journal of Biological Sciences 8(3): 687-690.
Ipor, I.B., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S., Salmizana, M.S. & Noryatimah, M. (2007). Ecology and DNA fingerprinting of Cryptocoryne pallidinervia Engler (Araceae) accessions using Polymerase Chain Reaction M13 universal primer. Malays. Appl. Biol. 36(2): 21-31.
Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2006). Comparative genetic diversity (polymorphisms) studies of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King (Dipterocarpaceae) using SSR and DAMD markers. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 18(1): 557-565.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y. & Wickneswari, R. 2006. Molecular cloning and characterization of cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase cDNA from interspecific hybrid Acacia mangium x Acacia auriculiformis. Journal of Tropical Plant Physiology 1:75-85.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R. & Zamri, Z. 2005. Molecular cloning and characterization of caffeoyl-coenzyme-A-O-methyltransferase cDNA from interspecific hybrid Acacia mangium X Acacia auriculiformis. In the International Forestry Review Vol. 7(5), Forests in the balance: linking tradition and technology. XXII IUFRO world congress, 8-13 August 2005, Brisbane, Australia, pp 54-55.
Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2004). Effects of logging on forest structure after different time periods of logging in Peninsular Malaysia. Forest Ecology and Management 203: 209-228.
Wickneswari, R. & Ho, W.S. (2003). Determination of genetic relatedness of selected individual trees of Shorea leprosula Miq. and Dipterocarpus cornutus Dyer in forest seed production areas. TROPICS 13(2): 139-149.
Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Lee, K.S. & Lee, C.T. (2003). Impact of disturbance on population and genetic structure of tropical forest trees. Forest Genetics 11(3-4): 193-201.
Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R. & Mahani, M.C. (2000). Changes in population structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King due to selective logging. Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp.52.
Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S. & Lee, C.T. (2000). Impact of logging on tropical forest genetic resources. Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 389-390.
Proceedings/Non-refereed Research Report:
Ting, J.C., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S. & Shamsudin, N. (2009). Molecular studies on dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.): DNA profiling and sex typing using RAPD markers. Proceedings of the NREM & ESH 2009: Understanding the causes and impacts of climate change on natural resources management. Four Points by Shereton Hotel, Sarawak, 24-26 November 2009.
Ho, WS., Pang, SL., Phui, SL., Liew, KS., Tan, SL., Tiong, SY., Chew, SF., Nurfaizah, M., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2009). Applications of Biotechnology to Plantation Forestry in Sarawak. Oral Paper presented at the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009.
Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Functional Genomic Studies on Wood Formation of Kelampayan. Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Sarawak 21st May 2009.
Pang, S.L., Tan, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2008). Applications of Biotechnology in Tree Improvement Programme of Kelampayan and Sawih for Forest Plantation Development. Proceedings of the 15th Malaysian Forestry Conference: Addressing Global Demands and Expectations in Forestry. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 20 – 24 October 2008. 8p.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R., Zamri, Z. & Kandasamy, K.I. (2008). RNAi- and Antisense-Mediated Suppression of Cinnamate 4-hydroxylase in Nicotiana tabacum Impact Lignin Deposition. Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008.
Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development and polymorphism of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) DNA markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume: Preliminary results. Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp.397-401.
Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development of simple sequence repeat markers specific for genotyping Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan) trees: Preliminary Results. Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp.528-531.
Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Johnson, C. (2008). Molecular marker-assisted evaluation of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia mother trees for establishment of forest seed production areas (SPAs). Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation – Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23 – 26 April 2008.
Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Wood formation in indigenous tree species (Neolamarckia cadamba): A Genomic Approach. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation – Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23 – 26 April 2008.
Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). An improved and efficient protocol for isolation high-quality genomic DNA from camphor-containing timber species, Dryobalanops beccarii Dyer. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation – Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23 – 26 April 2008.
Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Microsatellite markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan). Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation – Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23 – 26 April 2008.
Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2008). RAPD marker variation among local Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation – Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23 – 26 April 2008.
Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Industry-University Cooperative Research Programme: FGBTI. Genomics Research Update: September 2007. 45pp.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R., Zamri, Z. & Kandasamy, K.I. (2007). Reduction of lignin content in tobacco using genes isolated from Acacia hybrid. Applied Forest Science Research Seminar, Wisma STA, 13rd-14th November 2007.
Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Sequential extraction of RNA and DNA from the same sample of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. Paper presented at the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1 – 2 November 2007.
Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2007). Preliminary study on the genetic variation of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. Paper presented at the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1 – 2 November 2007.
Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Establishment of forest seed production areas of Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia by DNA marker-assisted selection from natural populations in tropical forest. Paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10 – 12 December 2007.
Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2007). Assessment of genetic erosion of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King in tropical forest using DAMD markers. Paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10 – 12 December 2007.
Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Rosmah, J. & Paulus, A.D. (2007). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers. Paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10 – 12 December 2007.
Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S., Ho, W.S., Saupi, N. & Abai J. (2007). The trumpet plants (Cryptocoryne) of Sarawak. Paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10 – 12 December 2007.
Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Molecular cloning and characterization of full-length xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, SpXET1 cDNA from Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia – A preliminary report. Paper presented at the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2006. Hotel Grand Continental, Kuching, Sarawak, 2 – 3 November 2006.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R. & Zamri, Z. (2006). Full length cDNA of cinnamate 4-hydroxylase in interspecific hybrid Acacia mangium x Acacia auriculiformis. In Wickneswari, R., Kalaivani, N., Norrakiah, A.S., Zeti Azurah, M.H. & Ahmad Daman Huni, M. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 8th National Biology Symposium. 5-6 December 2006, Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. MBB01: 1-4.
Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Isolation of cellulose synthase (CESA) and xyloglucan endotransglycosylase (XET) genes from Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia – A preliminary report. Paper presented at the Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics 2006. The Hilton Hotel Kuching, Sarawak, 6 – 8 June 2006.
Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). High quality total RNA isolation from Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia tissues rich in secondary metabolites. Paper presented at the Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 24 – 25 May 2006.
Ho, W.S., Yii, A. S., Tawan, C.S. & Julaihi, A. (2005). Development of species-specific sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) markers in Eusideroxylon zwageri. Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12 – 16 September 2005.
Ho, W.S., Kho, P.E., Sim, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2005). A preliminary study on in vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia. Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12 – 16 September 2005.
Choong C.Y., Yong S.Y.C., Cheong, P. L., Pang S.L., Harikrishna J.A., Mohd. Noor Mat Isa & Wickneswari R. (2005). Analyses of ESTs generated from iInner bark tissue of Acacia Hybrid. Acacia Research In Malaysia: Proceedings from a Seminar on Current Updates on Acacia Genomics and Breeding. 12 July 2005, Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. 1-6.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y. & Wickneswari, R. (2005). Isolation and characterization of C4H, CCoAOMT and CAD from interspecific hybrid Acacia mangium X Acacia auriculiformis. Acacia Research In Malaysia: Proceedings from a Seminar on Current Updates on Acacia Genomics and Breeding. 12 July 2005, Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. 7-10.
Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Wickneswari, R., Zamri, Z. & Kodi Isparan, K. (2005). Construct design for downregulation of caffeoyl-coenzyme A O-methyltransferase and cinnamate 4-hydroxylase in Acacia hybrid. Proceeding of the 6th National Congress on Genetics. 12-14 May 2005, Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 349-353.
Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T., Rosmah, J., Sim, S.L. & Paulus, A.D. (2005). Evaluation of genetic relatedness among pepper (Piper nigrum L.) accessions using direct amplification of minisatellite-region DNA (DAMD). Proceedings of the 6th National Congress on Genetics – Beyond Genome: Harnessing the Potential. Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 12 – 14 May 2005. pp. 299-302.
Yong, S.Y.C., Cheong, P.L., Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Mohd. Noor Mat Isa & Wickneswari, R. (2005). Functional genomics of wood formation in Acacia mangium Willd. Acacia auriculiformis Cunn. ex Benth. hybrid: analysis of another set of expressed sequence tags from inner bark. Proceeding of the 6th National Congress on Genetics. 12-14 May 2005, Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 118-121.
Wickneswari, R., Cheong, P.L., Pang, S.L., Choong, C.Y., Harikrishna, J.A., Elliott, R.C. & Vaillancourt, R.E. (2004). Analysis of a batch of expressed sequence tags from inner bark cDNA library of A.mangium x A.auriculiformis interspecific hybrid (In Malay). In A. Asmat., D.A.B., Farah, A.A.M., Munir, A.S. Hasidah, S., Norela & Z., Marina (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th National Biology Symposium. 18-20 May 2004, Awana Genting Highlands, Malaysia, pp. 477-480.
Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2003). Effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii and Shorea singkawang in tropical forest. Paper presented at the MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant: Research Report Seminar. Bilik Wawasan, Rumah Universiti, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 10 December 2003. 32 pp.
Ho, W.S, Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2002). Immediate effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii revealed by DAMD-PCR markers. Proceedings of the 7th International Round Table Conference on Dipterocarps. Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 7 – 10 October 2002. pp. 10-15.
Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C., Shukor, M.N., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Immediate effects of logging on Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18 – 26 August 2001. 9 pp.
Lee, K.S., Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D., Choong, C.Y., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Effects of different logging practices on regeneration of tropical forest. Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18 – 26 August 2001. 10 pp.
Ho, W.S., Mahani, M.C. & Normah, M.N. (1999). Monitoring genetic uniformity in Garcinia mangostana L. using RAPD. Proceedings of the 11th National Biotechnology Seminar. MARDI, Melaka, Malaysia, 22-24 November 1999. pp. 328-329.
