September 2011 - N°13

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ASD’s participation in the “First Regional Oil Palm Congress” held in Tela, Honduras

The palm industry of Honduras held its first regional congress on oil palm and ASD was there, with an exhibition of its products and presentation on its varieties… READ MORE

Biopalma representatives visit ASD

Last July, ASD was visited by several distinguished scientists from the Biovale company of Brazil… READ MORE

Progress in our molecular biology program: molecular analysis of spear rot tolerant genotypes

ASD has an ongoing program to find a genetic alternative for the scourge of spear rot in tropical America and molecular biology tools are being used in this effort … READ MORE

Genetic fingerprinting of clones

ASD uses molecular biology tools for the protection, registration and certification of the legitimacy of its varieties and clones… READ MORE

Markers associated with fatty acid production

ASD’s molecular biology laboratory personnel are studying some genes for the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway in order to identify intragenic markers that can be used to select genotypes for greater quantities or better qualities of oil. READ MORE