Sharing Malaysian Experience with the Development of Biotechnology-Derived Food Crops

Bakar, Umi Kalsom Abu; Pillai, Vilasini; Hashim, Marzukhi; Daud, Hassan Mat

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“…Eksotika by genetic engineering using antisense ACC oxidase [105] and ACC synthase [106] which they reported to be in contained field evaluation [107][108].…”

Section: Suppressing Ethylene Production Strategymentioning

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Recent advances in the development of transgenic papaya technology

Mendoza

Laurena

Botella

2008

Biotechnology Annual Review

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Abstract. Papaya with resistance to papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) is the first genetically modified tree and fruit crop and also the first transgenic crop developed by a public institution that has been commercialized. This chapter reviews the different transformation systems used for papaya and recent advances in the use of transgenic technology to introduce important quality and horticultural traits in papaya. These include the development of the following traits in papaya: resistance to PRSV, mites and Phytophthora, delayed ripening trait or long shelf life by inhibiting ethylene production or reducing loss of firmness, and tolerance or resistance to herbicide and aluminum toxicity. The use of papaya to produce vaccine against tuberculosis and cysticercosis, an infectious animal disease, has also been explored. Because of the economic importance of papaya, there are several collaborative and independent efforts to develop PRSV transgenic papaya technology in 14 countries. This chapter further reviews the strategies and constraints in the adoption of the technology and biosafety to the environment and food safety. Constraints to adoption include public perception, strict and expensive regulatory procedures and intellectual property issues.

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“…Eksotika by genetic engineering using antisense ACC oxidase [105] and ACC synthase [106] which they reported to be in contained field evaluation [107][108].…”

Section: Suppressing Ethylene Production Strategymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Malaysia, attempts to delay the softening of papaya have been undertaken by introducing b-galactosidase in antisense orientation to reduce the activity of said cell wall degrading enzyme [106,108].…”

Section: Reducing Softening Strategymentioning

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Recent advances in the development of transgenic papaya technology

Mendoza

Laurena

Botella

2008

Biotechnology Annual Review

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“…Biotechnology has been identified as one of the five strategic technologies expected to accelerate Malaysia's transformation into a highly industrialized nation by 2020. The Malaysian government strongly believes that biotechnology will propel the country into the new frontier of economic growth and attract foreign investment amounting to US$10 billion over the next 10 years (Hautea and Escaler, 2004;Abu Bakar et al, 2005).…”

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Ghani¹

2011

American Journal of Economics and Business Administration

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Problem statement: Biotechnology is becoming one of the major concerns among large emerging economies including Malaysia. International strategic alliances may be one way to integrate emerging economies in their development with developed economies. The use of various forms of cooperation between firms of emerging economies and firms of developed countries can accelerate the process of transfer and adaptation of advances already reached in developed countries, as well as the development of new products and processes. However, there are few empirical studies on international strategic alliances of biotechnology firms have been conducted in emerging countries' environment. In this study, the authors examine the views of Malaysian managing directors of prospective bio-tech international strategic alliances with European or US firms. Approach: Data examined in this study were collected using questionnaires filled in during executive face to face semi-structured interviews. Twenty-three firms associated with biotechnology were included. It represents approximately 20% of the estimated 120 firms operating in the biotechnology area in Malaysia. The authors also use a panel of specialists in order to classify independently two groups of firms: The most suitable and the least suitable to international strategic alliances. Results: Several differences concerning the perceived importance of prospective contributions were identified between the two groups of local firms. Conclusion: This study provides insights on the importance of contributions from a typical local (Malaysian) partner firm, as well as from a typical foreign (European or US) partner firm.

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Market Attitude Towards Genetically-Modified Food Products

Seetul

Nair

2023

Global Agricultural and Food Marketing in a Global Context

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Public/social behaviour is one of the main elements that determines the success or failure of any commercial product launched in the market, and food product marketing is no exception. There have been several studies conducted to assess attitude, awareness, or acceptance of genetically modified (GM) food products, giving a good insight about the perception towards this product. However, limited attempts have been made to determine the antecedents that influence the attitude towards GM food products in southeast Asian context. This chapter attempts to investigate the influence of perceived benefits, perceived risks, knowledge, general attitude, and trust on attitude towards GM food products in Malaysia, a fast-developing economy. To effectively develop the GM food industry, it is important for the government, policy makers, non-governmental organisations and the industry in general to seriously consider the market's attitude towards GM food products, while formulating commercialisation strategies.

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Sharing Malaysian Experience with the Development of Biotechnology-Derived Food Crops

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Recent advances in the development of transgenic papaya technology

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