Johnson Chong, B.Sc. (Hons.) Resource Biotechnology (UNIMAS), M.Sc. Molecular Biology (UNIMAS)

Research Officer - Agro-biotechnology

Contact: johnson.c@sarawak.gov.my

List of Publications till 2017

Chong J. and Wong, M.H. (2017). Genetic diversity among coconut accessions grown in Sarawak examined by RAPD genotyping. Poster presented at Research Officers’ Progress Meeting, 28-30 November 2017, Kuching. Dept. 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.

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.

Chong J. (2015). Development of microsatellite markers for varietal identification and validation using high sensitivity electrophoresis detection system. Proc. Technical Session, Research Officers' Conference, 7 Oct. 2015, Department of Agric. Sarawak.

Chong J., Yee S.F. and L. Eng (2015). Rice tungro disease in Sarawak: Past and Present Status. Pakistan J. of Biol. Sciences, DOI: 10.3923/pjbs

Chong J., Yee S.F. and L. Eng (2014). Rice tungro disease in Sarawak: past and present status. Poster presented at 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.

Chong J., C.G. John, P. Brooke, S.F. Yee and L. Eng (2013). Genetic relatedness of durian nyekak clones assessed using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Poster paper presented at the International Conference on Crop Improvement 2013, Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, Selangor, 25-26 November 2013.

Chong J., C.G. John, P. Brooke, 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.

Chong J. (2011).  Genetic engineering of glutamate decarboxylase from rye into Malaysian rice MR 219. In proceedings Appreciating the Richness of Nature Through Genetics. 9^th Malaysia Genetics Congress.

Chong J. (2010). Effect of betel quid on gene expression and genetic profiling of oral squamous cell carcinomas. Msc. Thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Chong J., Sim, E.U.H., & Subramaniam, S.K. (2008). Investigating for effects of betel quid chewing on expression of selected genes in oral mucosal cells. Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current State of Knowledge and Future Direction, 37-42.

Chong J. (2006). Evaluation of genetic relatedness among Shorea parvifolia Dyer adult trees and saplings using RAPD-PCR. BSc. Thesis, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.