BY RESEARCHERS

Pearlycia Brooke, B. Sc. (Hons.) in Resource Biotechnology, M. Sc. in Biotechnology (UNIMAS)

Senior Research Officer- Fruit Crops

Contact: pearlycb@sarawak.gov.my

List of Publications from 2009-2017

Brooke P. (2017). Conservation and sustainable use of wild and cultivated tropical fruit trees diversity in Sarawak. Presented during the Environmental Conservation for Sustainability Seminar, 31 Oct.-1 Nov. 2017, Imperial Hotel, Kuching.

Brooke P. (2017). Conservation of tropical fruit tree diversity: DOA Sarawak’s Experience. Poster Paper at the 2017 Research Officers’ Progress Meeting on 28-30 Nov. 2017, Kuching. Dept. of Agriculture Sarawak.

Muhammad, F. A., Marlène E., Hugo L., Umar S., Brooke, P. and Hussin, M. H. (2016): Evaluating the usefulness and ease of use of participatory tools for forestry and livelihoods research in Sarawak, Malaysia. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14728028.2016.1246213

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.

Salma I., S. Changtragoon, N. Chatchanok, W.A. Idha, M. Ehna, D. Nataya, S. Songpol, W. Winarno, N. Syauqi, Shariah U., A. Shukor, M.H. Norhayati, W. William, B. Pearlycia, M.S. Muhammad Shafie, A. Haris Adam Gerten, S. Lhumphet, Bhuwon Staphit and V. Ramantha Rao (2015). Diversity in cultivated and wild Nephelium species in South East Asia. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources, 28(1): 55-61.

Salma I., Shariah U., B. Pearlycia, W.W. Wong, A. Shukor, M.H. Norhayati and N.A. Noor Camellia (2015). Community contribution towards conservation of tropical fruit trees in Malaysia. Open Access Library Journal, 2:e1146, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/Oalib.1101146

D. Gerten, I. Salma, M.S. Muhammad Shafie, Shariah U., B. Pearlycia, W.W. Wong and M.H. Norhayati (2015). Traditional knowledge and practices related to genus Citrus, Garcinia, Mangifera and Nephelium in Malaysia. Open Access Library Journal, 2:e1453, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/Oalib.1101453

Angeline L.M. and P. Brooke (2015). Effect of various NPK rates on the growth of Kepok banana. Proc. Technical Session, Research Officers' Conference, 7 Oct. 2015, Department of Agric. 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.

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.

Brooke P. and A. Limok (2014). Flowering habit and fruit growth of durian nyekak (Durio kutejensis). 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.

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.

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.

Brooke P., Kadin E., Wong, M.H., Stonton, M., and Goh, S.H. (2013). Commercial honey pomelo project in Sg. Ilas, Bintangor: A case study. Res. Officers’ Conference, 1-3 October 2013. Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Chong J., C.G. John, Brooke P., S.F. Yee and L. Eng (2013). Genetic variation of durian nyekak clones assessed using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Research Officers’ Conference, 1-3 October, 2013. Dept. Agric. Sarawak.

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.

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.

Brooke P. and Lau C. Y. (2012).  Assessment of fruit cracking incidence and effect of calcium and silica foliar spray on cracking of two wax apple varieties (Syzygium samarangense). In: Proc. Res Officers’ Conference 2012, 15^th-16^th October 2012, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Shariah U., Pearlycia B., Termiji A. and Salma I. (2012). Cluster planting of Mangifera pentandra supports conservation and enhance livelihood of community at Kampung Bungai, Sibuti. Poster presented at 1st Regional Conference on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation (RAC 2012), 25-27 September 2012, Langkawi.

Salma I., Mohd. Shauqi N., Shariah U., Pearlycia B., Wong W.W.W., and Abd. Rahim B. (2012). Distribution and diversity of Garcinia species on farm in selected site in Malaysia. Poster presented at 1st Regional Conference on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation (RAC 2012), 25-27 September 2012, Langkawi.

Brooke P. and Lau C.Y. (2012). Preliminary study on the effect of calcium and silica foliar spray on fruit yield, quality and cracking of two varieties of wax apple (Syzygium samarangense). In: 5^th International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits, 18^th-20^th June 2012, Guangzhou, China.

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.

Brooke P. (2012). Inducing Flowers of Dragon Fruit during Off-season using Lighting Technique. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 15^th January 2012.

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^th-6^th October, 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Gerten, D., Salma, I., Quek, P., Maya Izar, K. Khadijah, A., Norfaizal, Md. G., Shariah, U., Pearlycia, B., William, W., Yusof, T. Zahimi, H. Norhayati, Md.H (2011). Traditional Knowledge Documentation of Rare Tropical Fruit Species in Malaysia. In: 2nd International Symposium on Underutilised Plant Species 27^th June-1^st July 2011, The Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Brooke P., and 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 27^th June-1^st July 2011, The Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Shariah U., Pearlycia B., Lau C. Y., Termiji A., Mohamad M. M. and Mustafa K. A. (2010). Penanaman semula mempelam (Mangifera petandra) secara berkelompok di Kampung Bungai, Sibuti. In Proc. Seminar Amalan Baik Pertanian Tanaman/Spesies Buah-buahan Terpilih, 30th November 2010, MARDI, Serdang, Selangor.

Brooke P., Shariah, U. and Lau, C.Y. (2010). Diversity of Mangifera species in Bungai area, Sibuti, Miri: On harnessing their economic potential. In Proc. Research Officers’ Progress Meeting, 12^th-13^th Oct.2010, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Brooke P. (2010). Identification and characterization of total petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria isolated from inoculum tanks and their potential in bioremediation. M.Sc. Thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Brooke P. and Lau C.Y. (2009). Preliminary performance of honey pomelo under different biophysical conditions. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 18^th-19^th Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Brooke P., Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Apun, K., Vincent, M. and Assim, Z. (2008). Preliminary Screening of Bacterial Isolates for Biodegradation Potential in Batch Culture System. Proc. 1^st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current Stage of Knowledge and Future Directions, 9^th April 2008, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Brooke P., Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Apun, K., Vincent, M. and Assim, Z. (2008). Determination of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Degrading Potentials of Isolated Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs)- Degrading Bacteria Using Gas Chromatography Analysis. Proc. 4^th USM Life Sciences Postgraduate Conferences, 18^th-20^th June 2008, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Brooke P., Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Apun, K. and Vincent, M. (2007). Identification and Molecular Characterization of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs)-Degrading Bacteria from Inoculums Used in Bioremediation Process. Proc. 32^nd Annual Conf. of The Malaysian Society For Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 5^th-6^th September 2007, Petaling Jaya.

Jaya Seelan, S., Sepiah, M., Ang, C.H., Brooke, P. and Ahmad Sallehin, A.H. (2006). Preliminary screening for potential enzymes and antimicrobial of Aspergillus spp. isolated from mangrove forests in Borneo Island, Sarawak. In Proc. 28^th Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symposium.

Vincent, M., Brooke, P., Adnawani, K. and Apun, K. (2005). Hemolysin Positive Listeria monocytogenes from wet market products and table tops: Rapid Identification and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR analysis. Proc. Malaysian Applied Biology Symposium, 22^nd-23^rd June 2005, Marriot Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan.