BY RESEARCHERS

Lau Cheng Yuon, PPB, B. Hort. Sc. (Hons.) (Lincoln Uni., New Zealand).

Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture (Research) – Fruit Crops Research, Post-harvest Technology, Technology Transfer & Commercialisation.

Contact: laucy@sarawak.gov.my

List of Publications from 1997-2016

Lau, C.Y., Brooke, P. and Rajmah, M.R. (2016). Research activities on prospective fruits in Sarawak. Presented during the Revitalizing the Malaysian Tropical Fruit Industry Workshop: Enhancing Linkages Among Small-Scale Producers and Other Stakeholders in the Value Chain, 8-10 Aug. 2016, Institut Pengurusan Peladang, Langkawi, Kedah. 

Jong A., Eng L. and Lau C.Y. (2016). Preliminary study for the performance of tissue cultured MD2 pineapple. Proc. Technical Session, Senior Officers’ Conference, 25-27 Oct. 2016. Department of Agriculture Sarawak.

Chong J., Eng L. and Lau C.Y. (2016). Genetic diversity among Sarawak pineapple examined by SSR genotyping. Proc. Technical Session, Senior Officers’ Conference, 25-27 Oct. 2016. Department of Agriculture Sarawak.

Chong J., Eng L. and Lau C.Y. (2016). SSR marker for DNA genotyping of banana cultivars in Sarawak. Proc. Technical Session, Senior Officers’ Conference, 25-27 Oct. 2016. Department of Agriculture Sarawak.

Brooke P., Salma I., Rateng G., Lau C.Y., M. Shafiee M.S. and H. Lamers. (2015). Agrotourism in Kpg. Kakeng, Serian: Development and Challenges In: Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity. Tropical Fruit Tree Diversity. Good Practices for In situ and On Farm Management. Earthscan Publications Ltd.

Jong, A., Chong J., Eng, L. and Lau, C.Y. (2015) Pengeluaran dan prestasi nanas kultur tisu pelbagai varieti di Sarawak. Presented at the Pineapple Seminar at Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 30 Nov-1 Dec 2015.

Lau C.Y., L. Eng, Kueh Tai T.F. and Megir G. (2015). Technology package for mandarin orange production. Dept. Agric. Sarawak, 28 pp.

Lau C.Y., Eng L., Megir G. and Kueh Tai F.F. (2014). Technology package for papaya production. Dept. Agric., Sarawak, 32 pp.

Stonton M., Jocelyn J., Angeline L.M. and Lau C.Y. (2014). Kepok banana: On its current status and enhancing its sustainability. Senior Officers' Conf., 14-16 Oct. 2014, Kuching, Sarawak.

Angeline L.M., Brooke P. and Lau C.Y. (2014). Preliminary study of kepok banana cultivars grown under different biophysical conditions. Senior Officers' Conf., 14-16 Oct. 2014, Kuching, Sarawak.

Ho, P.Y., J. Chong, Brooke P., L. Eng and Lau C.Y. (2014). Molecular profiling for genetic diversity and potential biomarkers based on RAPD for Durio spp. Senior Officers' Conf., 14-16 Oct. 2014, Kuching, Sarawak.

Shariah U., Salma I., Termiji A., Lau C.Y. and Muhammad Shafie M.S. (2014). Empowering Kampung Bungai (Sibuti) community in utilising tropical fruit tree species: Case Study. Paper presented at Agrobiodiversity and Agroenvironment Symposium (A-BES 2014), Kuching, Sarawak on 15-18 September 2014.

Lau C.Y., Lim L.L., Rajmah M. R. and P. Brooke (2014). Sarawak underutilised plant species: Experiences on their development, uses and benefits. Paper presented at BioBorneo 2014 Conference & Exhibition, UNIMAS, Kuching, Sarawak on 5-7 May 2014.

Lau C.Y., Megir G. and L. Eng (2013). Technology package for rockmelon production. Dept. Agric., Sarawak, 12 pp.

Lau C.Y., Brooke, P. and Rajmah M.R. (2013). Success and impact of dabai supply chain. Research Officers’ Conference, 1-3 October, 2013. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Rajmah M.R., Hetty S.A., and  Lau C.Y., (2013). Effects of packaging and storage temperature on the containment of durian odour and its quality. Research Officers’ Conference, 1-3 October, 2013. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Paulus A.D., Lau C.Y., Shariah U., Pearlycia B., Rajmah M. R., Hairani I. and Liew S.M. (2013). Edible Wild Plants in Sarawak. Research Division, Dept. Agric. Sarawak, 122 pp.

Brooke P., Lau C.Y. and Rajmah, M.R. (2013). Experience in commercialising Canarium odontophyllum Miq.: A potential superfruit of Sarawak. International symposium on Superfruits: Myth or Truth? 1-3 July 2013. Victory Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Brooke P. and Lau C.Y., (2013). Dabai planting material and propagation technique. Article in New Sunday tribune, 28  April  2013.

Lau C.Y., Megir G. and L. Eng (2012). Technology package for papaya production. Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak.  26 pp.

Lau C.Y., Megir G. and L. Eng (2012). Technology package for rock melon production. Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak. 15 pp.

Lau C. Y., L. Eng,  F.T.F. Kueh, Megir G. (2012). Technology package for mandarin orange production.  Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak.  29 pp.

Rajmah Muzli Bt Razili, Lau, C.Y. and Pearlycia Brooke (2012). Dabai Sarawak; Produk dan Kegunaannya. Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Semongok, Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, Booklet 32pp.

Liew, C.Y. and Lau, C.Y. (2012). Processing of dabai nuts (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) as potential snack products: Nutritional, Physical and Sensory Analysis. Presented at the 7^th International Postharvest Symposium 2012 (IPS 2012), Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 25-29 June 2012.

Liew, C.Y., Lau, C.Y. and Razili, R.M. (2012). The effects of blanching and drying on the post harvest quality of miding fern (Stenochlaena palustris). Presented at the 7^th International Postharvest Symposium 2012 (IPS 2012), Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 25-29 June 2012. 

Liew S.M., Lau C.Y., Rahimah S. (2012). Nutritional changes in frozen dabai during storage. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Conference, 15-16 October, 2012, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Pearlycia Brooke and Lau Cheng Yuon (2012). Preliminary study on the effect of calcium and silica foliar spray on fruit yield, quality and cracking of two varieties of wax apple (Syzgium samarangense). Presented at the 5^th International symposium on Tropical and Sub-tropical fruits. Guanghou, China, 18-20 June 2012.

Faridah Hanim Shakirin, Azrina Azlan, Amin Ismail, Zulkhairi Amom and Lau Cheng Yuon (2012). Protective effect of pulp oil extracted from Canarium odontophyllum Miq. fruit on blood lipids, lipid peroxidation, and antioxidant status in healthy rabbits. In: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Vol. 2012, Article ID 840973, 9 pages.

Faridah Hanim Shakirin, Azrina Azlan, Amin Ismail, Zulkhairi Amom and Lau Cheng Yuon (2012). Antiatherosclerotic effect of Canarium odontophyllum Miq. fruit parts in rabbits fed high cholesterol diet. In: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol. 2012, Article ID 838604, 10 pages.

Lau C.Y. and Brooke P. (2012). Changes to dabai (Canarium Odontophyllum Miq.) fruit during the maturation process. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 22^nd April 2012.

Chew L.Y., Nagendra P.K. Amin I., Azrina A. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Canarium Odontophyllum Miq. (dabai) fruits. In: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 24 : pp. 670-677.

Kong K.W., Chew, L.Y. Nagendra P.K., Lau C.Y., Amin I., Sun J. and Hosseinpoursarmadi B. (2011). Nutritional constituents and antioxidant properties of indigenous kembayau (Dacryodes rostrata (Blume) H.J. Lam) fruits. In: Food Research International 44: 2332-2338.

Lau C.Y. and Liew C.Y. (2011). Quality of mature-green cavendish bananas after different periods of chilled storage and their resultant ripen product. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 5-6 October, 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Brooke P., Lau C.Y. (2011). Nutritional value and economic potentials of underutilised Mangifera species in Bungai Area, Sarawak, Malaysia. In: 2nd International Symposium on Underutilised Plant Species 27th June-1st July 2011, The Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Lau C.Y. (2011). Cavendish banana and its artificial ripening for market. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 13 March 2011.

Lau C.Y. (2011). Emas hitam Sarawak. In: Laman Impiana Mei-Jun. pp. 46-47.

Lau C.Y. and Brooke P. (2011). Changes to dabai (Canarium Odontophyllum Miq.) fruit during the maturation process.  In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October, 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Liew C.Y. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Determination of quality parameters in cavendish banana during ripening by NIR spectooscopy. In: International food research Journal (in press).

Liew C.Y. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Effects of disease infected red pitaya on fruit quality and sensory profile. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 5-6 October 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Liew C.Y., Lau C.Y., Rajmah M.R., Rahimah S. and Liew S.M. (2011). Nutritional, physical and sensory analysis of processed dabai kernel. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 5-6 October, 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Liew S.M., Yee S.F. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Nutritional values of black, red black and red variety of dabai (Canarium Odonphyllum) from Sarikei. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 5-6 October, 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Rajmah, M.R., Liew C.Y., Lau C.Y. and Rahimah S. (2011). Sensory evaluation and nutritional composition of dabai cakes and cookies. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October, 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Sim S.L. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Floral biology of dabai. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 27 March 2011.

Sim S.L. and Lau C.Y. (2011). Floral biology and pollination in dabai (Canarium Odontophyllum Miq.). In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October, 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Sim S.L. and Lau C.Y. (2010). Papaya breeding – strategy and progress. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 12-13 Oct. 2010, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Liew C.Y. and Lau C.Y. (2010). Non-destructive analysis of honey pomelo fruit quality by near infrared spectroscopy. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 12-13 Oct. 2010, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Rosmah J., Lau C.Y. and Sim S.L. (2010). In vitro rooting of papaya (Carica papaya). In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 12-13 Oct. 2010, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau C.Y. (2009). Development of indigenous fruit crops in Sarawak: A case study of dabai fruit. Proc. National Conf. on New Crops and Bio-resources, 15-17 Dec. 2009, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, pp. 15-20.

Eng L., Lau C.Y. and Megir G. (2009). Rehabilitation of citrus greening disease-infected honey mandarin orchard – Sarawak's experience on the use of antibiotics. In Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Pearlycia B. and Lau C.Y. (2009). Preliminary performance of honey pomelo under different biophysical conditions. In Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Liew C.Y. and Lau C.Y. (2009). The effect of packaging and storage temperature on shelf life and quality of Sarikei pineapple. In Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Sim S.L., Chong P.K.F. and Lau C.Y. (2009). Micropropagation of papaya (Carica papaya). In Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Hwang S.S., Lau C.Y. and L. Eng (2009). Preliminary studies on genetic relatedness among six individual durian trees using RAPD markers. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

John J. and Lau C.Y. (2009). Preliminary performance of commercial papaya by PPK Subis at Kebuloh Station. In Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau C.Y. and Hewett E.E.(2009). Supply chain challenges for minor tropical fruit: the dabai example. In Proc. International Conf. on Postharvest and Quality Management of Horticultural Crops of Interest for Tropical Regions, 20-23 July 2009, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Nurul Shamimi A.G., Lau C.Y. and S.L. Sim (2009). Floral biology and hybridisation of Pitaya in Malaysia. In Proc. Conf. on Natural Resources in the Tropics, 3-5 Aug. 2009, UNIMAS, Kuching.

Chong M.S., Lau C.Y. and S.L. Sim (2009). Establishment of contamination-free culture and induction of in vitro plant regeneration of dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.). Proc. Conf. on Natural Resources in the Tropics, 3-5 Aug. 2009, UNIMAS, Kuching.

Chong, P.K.F., Jong A., Lau C.Y. and S.L. Sim (2009). Micropropagation of papaya (Carica papaya L.) through axillary shoot proliferation. Proc. Conf, on Natural Resources in the Tropics, 3-5 Aug. 2009, UNIMAS, Kuching.

Lau C.Y. and Madon S. (2009). Assisted pollination to increase fruit yield and quality of sweet soursop. Article in The Eastern Times, 2 August 2009.

Lau C.Y and Eng L. (2009). Management of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) diseases: A case study at Tang Huat Tii's orchard in Sibu, Sarawak. Paper presented at SALM Meeting, Sibu, Sarawak, 24 April 2009.

Eng L., Lau C. Y., Evenni P. and Azizah M. J. (2008). Status of Huanglongbing in Malaysia and the rehabilitation of infected orchards. Proceedings of FFTC-PPRI-NIFTS Joint Workshop on Management of Citrus Greening and Virus Diseases for the Rehabilitation of Citrus Industry in the ASPAC, Hanoi, Vietnam 8-12 September 2008.

Lau,C.Y. and Chai, C.S. (2008). Commercial production of Citrus Greening disease-free planting materials; On co-operation with the private sector. In Proc. Seminar on proper management of Citrus Greening Disease on citrus planting in Sarawak, 9 April. 2008, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y. (2008). Post harvest handling of papaya. In Proc. Course on commercial production and marketing of papaya, 19-20 February. 2008, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y. and Voon, B.H. (2007). New dabai clones. Pamphlet, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y and Fatimah, O.(2007). Cold storage of dabai fruit (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.): Effect of packaging methods and storage duration on quality. Paper presented at the Sarawak Fruit Seminar held in Sibu on 8-9 August 2007.

Lau C.Y., Fatimah O. and Eng L. (2007). The effect of heat treatment, different packaging methods and storage temperatures on shelf life of dragonfruit (Hylocereus spp.). Paper presented at the Sarawak Fruit Seminar held in Sibu on 8-9 August 2007.

Lau, C.Y. (2007). Indigenous Durians for commercial exploitation. Pamphlet. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Chai C. C., Teo G. K., Lau C. Y. and A. Mohtar P. (2006) Conservation and sustainable utilisation of some major indigenous crop germplasm in Sarawak . National Conf. on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation, 6-8 Nov. 2006, Kuching, Sarawak.

Lau C.Y. (2006). Flowering induction of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) trees grown in Sarawak. Proc. Research Officers' Conf., 7-9 Sept. 2006, Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 40-47.

John J. and Lau C.Y. (2006). Performance of arabica coffee grown at Long Semadoh Station. Proc. Research Officers' Conf., 7-9 Sept. 2006, Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 171-174.

Eng, L. and Lau C.Y. (2006). A preliminary study on post-harvest storage and diseases of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) in Sarawak. Proc. Research Officers' Conf., 7-9 Sept. 2006, Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 100-107.

Jamadon B., N. Mohd. Shukor, C.Y. Lau and W.W.W. Wong (2005). Current status of in situ conservation activities and future priorities on plant genetics resources for food and agriculture in Malaysia. Paper presented at the In Situ Conservation Workshop and Geographical Information System (GIS) Training Course. FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, 29 Aug.-2 Sept. 2005.

Paulus A.D., Lau C.Y., Galwyn K. and T.W. Kudang (2004). Pioneering the development and marketing of green pepper in Sarawak, Malaysia. Focus on Pepper vol. 1(2): 53-61.

Paulus, A.D. and Lau C.Y. (2004). Selected potential herbs and spices for Sarawak. Paper presented at Worksop on Herbs and Spices Industry: Development and Business Direction for Sarawak, 13 January 2004, Kuching, Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y. and Sylvester, R. (2003). Kitchen and Cooking Herbs. Booklet produced by Dept. Agric. and Forest Dept., Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y. (2003). Pioneering the commercial production of Kacangma (Leonurus sibiricus L.), a specialty herb of Sarawak. Paper presented at the Senior Officers’ Conf. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau C.Y. (2003). Planting herbs and medicinal plants as new agricultural commodities in Sarawak. Proc. Seminar on New Crops with Potential for Commercialisation, 7-8 Aug. 2003, Sarikei, Dept. of Agric., Sarawak pp. 64-84.

Dominic J.J., Lau C.Y. and Langgi C. (2003). Honey pomelo cultivation. Proc. Seminar on New Crops with Potential for Commercialisation, 7-8 Aug. 2003, Sarikei, Dept. of Agric., Sarawak pp. 31-36.

Lau, C.Y. (2002). An innovative rockmelon cultivation in Siburan. Farmers’ Bull. No. 415, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau, C.Y. (2002). Opportunities and challenges in developing the local herbal industry. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lau C.Y. and Dorothy H. (2000). Establishment of a grading system for green peppercorns. Proc. 36th Research Officers’ Conf., 7-8 Nov. 2000, Dept. Agric., Kuching, Sarawak, pp. 115-123.

Lau, C.Y. (1998). Green Peppercorns in Brine Project - A Case Study.  Proc. Senior Officers Conf., Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Wong D.H and Lau C.Y. (1997). Microbiological studies on green peppercorns in brine. Pro. 34th Research Officers' Conf., Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 159-171.