Oil Palm

Godswill, Ntsomboh-Ntsefong; Frank, Ngando-Ebongue Georges; Ajambang, Walter; Edson, Maho-Yalen J.; Kingsley, Tabi-Mbi; Arondel, Vincent; Martin, Bell Joseph; Youmbi, Emmanuel

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-801309-0.00010-0

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“…In the oil palm fruiting process, normal and parthenocarpic fruits are formed. Under suitable pollination conditions, in oil palm normal fruits represent on average 58% of the bunch weight and parthenocarpic fruits 3% (CORLEY; TINKER, 2016), while in caiaué they may constitute up to 90% of the total fruits (NTSOMBOH-NTSEFONG et al, 2016). Parthenocarpy has genetic basis (defined before anthesis), which is more evident in caiaué, but is also influenced by pollination (defined after anthesis).…”

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Physicochemical characterization of bunches and oil composition in a backcross progeny (caiaué x oil palm) x oil palm

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Hybrids between caiaué and oil palm (IEH OxG) are explored in genetic improvement with the main objective of associating the high palm oil productivity of oil palm with resistance of caiaué to Bud Rot disease. In addition, caiaué has better oil quality and greater resistance to some pests and diseases than oil palm and these characteristics are transmitted to the hybrid between species. Due to fertility problems, IEH OxG plantations require assisted pollination, which raises the production costs. Backcrossings using oil palm as recurrent parent (BC OGxG) are being evaluated as a solution to restore the fertility of IEH OxG, however, the species contrast to physicochemical characteristics of the bunch and to oil composition, therefore, there is a need to observe how these characteristics vary in BC OGxG. Physicochemical characteristics of the bunch and fatty acid composition of the oil produced by 90 plants from an BC OGxG progeny were analysed. A large variation was observed in the progeny, with mean values of 9.0 kg for bunch weight, 46.0% of parthenocarpic fruits in the bunch weight, 72.2% of mesocarp in normal fruit and 86.5% in parthenocarpic fruit, 37.6% of oil in the humid mesocarp of normal fruits and 35.9% in parthenocarpic fruits and 16.4% of oil content in the freshfruits bunch (FFB). The unsaturated fatty acids oleic (52.5%) and linoleic (10.8%) and the saturated fatty acids palmitic (30.7%) and stearic (4.4 %) stood out in the oil composition. In the progeny BC OGxG is possible to select individuals for high OCB and for a greater or lesser percentage of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids in the oil composition.

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Physicochemical characterization of bunches and oil composition in a backcross progeny (caiaué x oil palm) x oil palm

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“…Acknowledging the fact that there has been a serious campaign to denigrate palm oil for decades does not cancel the fact that irrational intake of saturated fats could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and obesity among consumers. With regards to this controversy over the health effects of palm oil, it can be concluded that it is the dose that makes the poison (Hiroko & Desrochers, 2012;Rival & Levang, 2013;Ntsomboh-Ntsefong et al, 2016).…”

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“…Even though there is controversy over the health effects of palm oil (Chong & Ng, 1991;Ntsomboh-Ntsefong et al, 2016), it is worthwhile investing towards reduction of saturated fatty acids concentration and increasing the concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid) to improve the dietary quality of palm oil. In this vein, it is possible to select oil palm genotypes that naturally produce palm oil with low saturated fatty acid content.…”

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“…However, oil palm cultivation on the one hand is faced with phytosanitary problems Ntsomboh-Ntsefong et al, 2016) and environmental concerns (Chen et al, 2011;Rival & Levang, 2013). On the other hand, palm oil consumption faces health controversies since it is alleged that oil with high saturated fatty acid content like CPO is detrimental to health (Innis et al, 1994) with regards to cardiovascular disease incidence and obesity (Chong & Ng, 1991).…”

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Brief Review on the Controversies around Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis Jacq.) Production and Palm Oil Consumption

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Palm oil from <em>Elaeis guineensis</em> Jacq. of the Arecaceae family is the main traditional cooking oil in most parts of tropical Africa. Oil palm cultivation requires large areas of land and the consumption of crude palm oil from it raises health concerns notably with regards to the incidence of cardiovascular disease and obesity. The industry has therefore been faced with two major controversies. Firstly, palm oil which contains about 50% saturated fatty acids is considered to be unhealthy for human consumption because its saturated fatty acids raise blood LDL cholesterol level and increase the risk of the above mentioned diseases. Secondly, due to its land intensive nature, the oil palm industry is linked to deforestation, climate change and socioeconomic instability. For these reasons, the oil palm industry has been at the forefront of environmental and reputational challenges. This paper briefly presents an overview of these controversies surrounding the oil palm industry, while highlighting the possible outlets for environmentally friendly production processes and improvement strategies for better oil quality.

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