POSTER PRESENTATIONS DAY 1 8th December 2015 POSTER PRESENTER AND POSTER TITLES NO AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY AG01 Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Irene Liza Isaac, Idris Abu Seman, Mohammad Faizal Abu Bakar and Farah Diba Abu Bakar

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Transcriptome profiling of Ganoderma boninense monokaryons and dikaryons: identification of pathogenicity related genes AG02

Abdulaziz Bashir Kutawa, Kamaruzaman Sijam and Khairulmazmi Ahmad

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Characterisation and pathogenicity of fungal pathogens responsible for causing leaf blight diseases of corn in malaysia AG03

Adamu Saidu Paiko, Kamaruzaman B Sijam, Khairulmazmi B Ahmad and Mohd Sayeed Akhtar

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Diseases severity assessment of lesion nematode (Pratylenchus spp) on banana (Musa spp) in Peninsular Malaysia AG04

Adlin Azlina Abdul Kadir, Noriha Mat Amin, Suria Mohd Saad, Norhafniza Awaludin, Siti Akhtar Mohsim, Erna Mutiara Masdek, Zamri Ishak and Chan Chee Wan

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Preliminary study on the production of polyclonal antibody against lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and pure culture of Erwinia mallotivora for the detection of dieback disease in papaya AG05

Ahmad Syazwan Samsuddin, Mohd Farid Ahmad, Wan Muhd Azrul Wan Azhar, Mohd Salleh Sanusi and Patahayah Mansor

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Genetic diversity and compatibility between brown rot fungus Phelinus noxius from different places in Peninsular Malaysia AG06

Aizat Shamin Noran, Nor Afiqah Maiden, Mohd Adi Faiz Ahmad Fauzi and Safiah Atan Fungicidal effect of nitrogen-fixing, phosphatesolubilising and potassium-solubilising microorganisms on Rigidoporus microporus i

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Amin Asyraf Tamizi, Rogayah Sekeli, Rafidah Badrun, Sew Yun Shin, Rohaiza Ahmad Redzuan and Nazrul Hisham Nazaruddin

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Utilisation of Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Escherichia coli in the development of transgenic drought-tolerant fragrant rice AG08

Arild Ranlym Arifin, Tegar Nurwahyu Wijaya, Seto Adityo, Maria Sugiharti and Antonius Suwanto

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Preliminary study on soil metagenomes in oil palm plantations AG09

Arthy Surendran and Yasmeen SiddiquI

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The effect of phenolic compounds on the growth and lignolytic enzyme production of Ganoderma boninense a casual pathogen for Basal Stem Rot disease (BSR) AG10

Azima Azmi, Siti Noraini Bunawan, Salmah Abdul Aziz, Nor Suzaida Mohamad Nor and Zamri Ishak

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Optimisation of bioassay using various concentrations of dehydrogenases enzyme from Bacillus sp. for the detection of dithiocarbamate residues AG11

Azlan Azizi Muhamad Nor, Mohamad Roff Mohd Noor, Rozeita Laboh, Raziyah Abdullah and Nur Sulastri Jaffar

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Screening of Streptomyces spp. antagonistic activity for biological control against Fusarium wilt disease of banana AG12

Farah Amira Md Paudzai, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Amalia Mohd Hashim, Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah and Shamala Sundram

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Induced systemic resistance of endophytic Trichoderma in oil palm AG13

Farah Huda Sjafni Suherman, Nur Adliza Baharom, Siti Sakinah Abdullah and Maizatul Ilyana Rosli Variation in morphology among local isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae

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Ha Kwan Yun, Tan Yee Shin, Vikineswary Sabaratnam and Subha Bhassu

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Intraspecific mating of Pleurotus giganteus (Berk.) Karunarathna & K.D. Hyde and cultivation of the hybrids AG15

Hazirah Mohd Din, Khairulmazmi Ahmad and Kamaruzaman Sijam

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Phenotypic assessment of parental lines of cucumber against Fusarium wilt disease pathogen AG16

Johari Sarip, Salehudin Md. Radzuan, Nor Faimah Ghazali and Noraisah Rahmat

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VIORICA: A papaya highly tolerant variety to dieback disease AG17

Joranisah Hamid and Khairulmazmi Ahmad

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Suppression of mycelia growth of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cucumerinum in vitro by crude garlic extract AG18

Kamlesh Golhani, Siva K Balasundram, Ganesan Vadamalai, Biswajeet Pradhan and Sathis Sri Thanarajoo

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Comparison between RT-PCR and hyperspectral domains based on sensitivity and specificity of viroid inoculated oil palm seedlings AG19

Lee Pei Lee Angel, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Intan Safinar Ismail, Intan Nur Ainni Mohamed Azni and Shamala Sundram

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Profiling and identification of antifungal compounds from Trichoderma virens AG20

Lim Shey Li, Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Zamzuri Ishak and Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali

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Interaction of Herbaspirillum seropedicae (Z78) with tissue cultured oil palm materials (Elaeis guineensis Jacq. var Dura) AG21

Mohamad Fadzirul Anwar Zainol, Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak, Abdul Rahman Omar and Saleha Abdul Aziz

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Characterisation of Campylobacter jejuni isolated from broiler chickens and farm environment in Selangor, Malaysia AG22

Mohd Nazarudin Anuar, Roslee Painudy and Mohd. Shahrir Baharom

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In vitro evaluation of the nematostatic and ovistatic effect of Aspergillus niger against Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita AG23

Mohd Rashdan Ghazali, Shahridzal Azree Shahrum, Sahilah Abdul Mutalib, Rozida Mohd Khalid, Kamal Wok and Aishah Ahmad

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Larger scale decomposition of Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) and palm oil wastes into organic fertiliser AG24

Mohd Yusof Nor Rahim, Noriha Mat Amin, Rohaiza Ahmad Redzuan, Adrain Ling Cheng Kuang, Amin Asyraf Tamizi and Hamidun Bunawan

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Isolation and identification of quorum quenching bacteria from tomato rhizosphere soil in Malaysia AG25

Mohd Zafrul Arif Radhi, Tan Geok Hun, Wan Azha Wan Mustapha and Tony Peng Shih Hao

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Field evaluation of eksotika II (Carica papaya L.) against Erwinia mallotivora sp., causal agent for papaya dieback in Peninsular Malaysia AG26

Muhammad Nuruddin, Vikineswary Sabaratnam and Geok Yuan Annie Tan

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Characterisation of novel bacteria from rhizosphere of oil palm AG27

Musliyana Mansor, Siti Aishah Nazaruddin, Nor Umaira Abu Asan and Tan Geok Hun

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Bacillus methylotrophicus, a plant-growth-promoting bacterium isolated from fertiliser AG28

Muziana Nazwin Mahyidin, Foo Hooi Ling, Loh Teck Chwen, Norhani Abdullah and Umi Kalsom Md. Shah Lactic acid bacteria as bioconversion agent for palm kernel cake

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Neni Kartini Che Mohd Ramli and Mohammad Suhaimi Hassan

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Isolation of endophytic bacteria from cocoa plant parts as potential biocontrol agents of cocoa black pod disease AG30

Nik Mohd Izham Mohamed Nor and John F. Leslie

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Two distinct populations of Fusarium fujikuroi from rice in Malaysia and Thailand AG31

Noor Azrieda Abd Rashid, Salmiah Ujang, Baharudin Kamaruddin, Sabri Ahmad and Mohd Izwane Wahed

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Potential of wood vinegar as wood repellent obtained from pyrolysis of Rhizophora sp. against sapstain fungi AG32

Norhazwani Mokhtar, Yasmeen Siddiqui, Mahiran Basri and Jugah Kadir

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Effect of nanoemulsions of Garcinia atroviridis fruit extract on the suppression of Colletotrichum capsici AG33

Noriha Mat Amin, Mohd Yusof Nor Rahim, Rohaiza Ahmad Redzuan and Amin Asyraf Tamizi

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Identification and sequence analysis of acyl homoserine lactonase genes (aiiA) from Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from different crop rhizosphere in Malaysia AG34

Nur Adliza Baharom, Farah Huda Sjafni Suherman, Siti Sakinah Abdullah and Maizatul Ilyana Rosli

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Effect of different medium on morphology and growth of Metarrhizium anisopliae AG35

Nur Qamariah Jonit and Tan Geok Hun

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Isolation and characterisation of Xanthomonas oryzae from infected rice AG36

Nur Sakinah Ilias and Khairulmazmi Ahmad Phenotypic assessment of parental lines against downy mildew disease pathogen in cucumber

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Nur Samahah Mohd Zainual and Tosiah Sadi Phylogenetic diversity analysis of Trichoderma isolates from Tasik Kenyir Nur Sulastri Jaffar, Kogeethavani Ramachandran, Rozeita Laboh and Mohamad Roff Mohd. Noor

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Characterisation of Malaysian isolates of blood disease bacterium from banana through biochemical, molecular and phylogenetic methods AG39

Nuraini Mohd Noor and Latiffah Zakaria

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Molecular characterisation of Colletotrichum spp. causing anthracnose of chili (Capsicum annum) in Peninsular Malaysia AG40

Nurul Ammar Illani Jaafar, Jeffrey Lim Seng Heng and Tosiah Sadi

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Antimicrobial activity of Malaysia stingless bee propolis against selected plant pathogens AG41

Nurul Shamsinah Mohd Suhaimi, Goh Share Yuan, Noni Ajam, Yasmin Othman, Chan KokGan, Thong Kwai Lin

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16S rRNA metagenomics approach revealed the diversity of microbial communities associated with symptomatic and non-symptomatic bacterial wilt diseased banana plant AG42

Raja Arief Deli Raja Nasharuddin and Gulam Rusul Rahmat Ali

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Risk of Salmonella serovars in eggs and culled layers AG43

Rohaiza Ahmad Redzuan, Muhamad Ridzuan Abd Rasid, Hazirah Abdol Wahab, Mohd Yusof Nor Rahim, Noriha Mat Amin, Amin Asyraf Tamizi, Nazrul Hisham Nazaruddin, Rogayah Sekeli and Sew Yun Shin

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Identification and isolation of defense related genes in rice during sheath blight early infection AG44

Roslindawani Md Nor, Mohd Zamri Saad and Syafiqah Adilah Shahridon Molecular characterisation of local isolates of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and vi

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Enterobacteria Repititive Intergenic Consensus (ERIC) PCR AG45

Santhi Velayutham, Tan Yee Shin and Vikineswary Sabaratnam

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Linear mycelial growth of Pleurotus ostreatus and its’ hybrids AG46

Seto Adityo, Arild Ranlym, Maria Sugiharti and Antonius Suwanto

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Microbe-based fungicide proplant–C (PPC) as biological control toward Ganoderma disease in oil palm AG47

Sharifah Farhana Syed Ab Rahman, Kamaruzaman Sijam and Dzolkhifli Omar

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Antibacterial activity of Piper sarmentosum methanol fruit extract against the rice pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas fuscovaginae AG48

Siti Norsuha Misman and Latiffah Zakaria

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Pathotype identification of Pyricularia oryzae causing rice blast disease in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) granary area AG49

Siti Nur Sarah Shafiei, Khairulmazmi Ahmad and Kamaruzaman Sijam

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Detection of antimicrobial compounds from Psidium guajava L. by TLC and GC-MS AG50

Stella Matthews, Illani Zuraihah Ibrahim, Theeba Manickam, Mohd Masri Saranum and Nurin Izzati Mohd Zulkifli

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Microbial cell immobilisation technique for bio-based agriculture products AG51

Suhaida Salleh, Shari Fuddin Sha'ari and Alias Awang In vitro screening of selected fungicides for controlling vascular streak dieback disease of cocoa (Theobrome cacao)

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Suhanna Ahmad, Nur Atiqah Mohd Khari, Nor Dalila Nor Danial and Mohd Saidi Zakari

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Dissemination technique of Trichoderma asperellum by flies in anthracnose disease control on mango AG53

Sujjat Al Azad and Rossita Shapawi

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Mushroom extract as aquaculture feed additive AG54

Syafiqah Adilah Shahridon, Mohd Zamri Saad, Zunita Zakaria and Faez Firdaus Jesse Abdullah

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Characterisation and antigenicity of the Outer Membrane Proteins (OMPs) of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis AG55

Tan Geok Hun, Hafizah Alias and Mohd Shukor Nordin

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Isolation and identification of Dickeya dadantii from infected pineapple AG56

Tan Ying Ju, Izuan Bahtiar Ab. Jalal, Nor Aini Warzukni and Muhamad Ali Hanapiah Ab Manap

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Effect of sampling temperature on Total Bacteria Count (TBC) in fresh milk AG57

Wahizatul Afzan Azmi, Zaidatul Akma Sulaiman and Siti Nor Khadijah Addis

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Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi against subterranean termites, Globitermes sulphureus (Insecta: Isoptera) AG58

Wan Muhammad Azrul Wan Azhar, Mohd Farid Ahmad, Ahmad Said Sajap, Tosiah Saidi, Patahayah Mansor and Ahmad Syazwan Samsudin

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Evaluation of germination and virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae in plant oil formulation AG59

Yong Su Ting, Zainal Abidin Abdul Rahman, Farahiyah Ilyana Jamaludin, Mardhati Mohammad, Mohd Rosly Shaari and Wong Hee Kum Performance of Tilapia in a tank cultured system inoculated with nitrifying bacteria

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Yuvarani Naidu, Abu Seman Idris, Mohd Yusof Rafii, Mohd Saud Halimi and Yasmeen Siddiqui Lignocellulolytic enzymatic degradation of healthy and infected oil palm wood blocks: Utilisation of white-rot fungi

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POSTER NO. FM01

PRESENTER AND POSTER TITLES FOOD MICROBIOLOGY Ainaa Abdul Kahar, Azlina Mansor, Sukirah Abdul Rahman, Dang Lelamurni Abd. Razak, Aminuddin Hussin, Shaiful Adzni Sharifuddin, Muhammad Anas Othaman, Nur Yuhasliza Abd. Rashid, Tan Geok Hun and Kamariah Long

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Freeze drying as an alternative preservation technique for indigenous microbes isolated from local fermented vegetable products FM02

Anisah Jamaluddin, Nur Yuhasliza Abd. Rashid, Dang Lelamurni Abd. Razak, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin and Kamariah Long

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Influence of extraction solvent on total phenolic content and antioxidant properties of coconut testa fermented with Rhizopus oryzae FM03

Ibrahim Mahmood, Azhar Mohamad, Fauzi Daud, Mohd Shazrul Fazry Sa’ariwijaya, Zaiton Abdul Kadir, Hing Jan Nie, Hisham Hamza Hussain and Wan Safina Wan Abd. Razak

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Dose response for Lentinula edodes against acute gamma irradiation FM04

Erkihun Aklilu and Hurul Ain Ab Manah

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Antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus aureus detection in raw chicken meat and its public health implications FM05

Hadi Akbar Dahlan and Norrakiah Abdullah Sani

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Amino acid profile of palm santan inoculated with Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus delbrueckii and Lactobacillus acidophilus FM06

Hassainain Al-Talib, Mohamed Harreez Suhaimi, Siti Shafika Nabila Rosli, Nurul Huda Othman, Nur Ain Sakinah Mansor, Amira Kartini Sulaiman Shah and Nurul Syuhada Ariffin Antimicrobial effect of green vegetables against enteric bacteria

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Lee Hui Key, Thong Kwai Lin, Hishammuddin Hassan and Chai Lay Ching

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Dissemination of Escherichia coli in the kitchen: The role of food handlers FM08

Lesley Maurice Bilung, Ernie Suhaiza, Hashimatul Fatma Hashim, Kasing Apun, Pui Chai Fung and Son Radu

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Survival of Bacillus cereus in artificially contaminated UHT milk and infant milk FM09

Hiu Manvy, Ivan Chiew Kar Mun, and Lim Yin Sze

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Effects of supplementation of raw bean flour and resistant starch of adzuki bean on the growth of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus FM10

Mohd Afendy Abdul Talib, Noor Azlina Masdor, Rashid Mat Rani, Suria Mohd Saad, Nor Fazmimi Nor Azeme, Erna Mutiara Masdek and Zamri Ishak

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LFIA strip for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes FM11

Mohd Effendi Mohamed Nor, Nur ilida Mohamad, Nur Baizura Sa’dom and Arif Zaidi Jusoh

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Reduction of histamine-producing bacteria in fresh fish using electrolysed oxidising water FM12

Mohd Nizam Lani, Nur Hidayah Lokman, Rozila Alias and Zaiton Hassan

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Effect of crude supernatant from lactic acid bacteria on microbiological quality of 'otak-otak' before and after grilling FM13

Najwa Ulfah Abdul Rahman, Amir Izzwan Zamri and Muhammad Hariz Mohd Hasali

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The effect of lactic acid bacteria isolated from stingless bee honey on the physicochemical properties of yogurt FM14

Nor Hazwani Mohd Hasali, Fatimah Wansalaeh, Amir Izzwan Zamri, Mohd Nizam Lani, Aidilla Mubarak and Zarizal Suhaili

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Antimicrobial activity of kelulut (Trigona spp.) honey and Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from kelulut (Trigona spp.) honey against pathogenic bacteria FM15

Nur Afiqah Hunain, Sahar Abbasiliasi, Arbakariya Ariff, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Mohd Yazid Abd Manap and Shuhaimi Mustafa

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Effect of starter culture, inulin and yeast addition on fermentation properties in kefir during fermentation FM16

Nur Baizura Sadom, Nur Ilida Mohamad, Mohd. Effendi Mohamed Noor and Mohamed Shafit Hussain

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Detection and identification of viable food pathogens via PMA - Dot Blot hybridisation FM17

Nur Ilida Mohamad, Nur Baizura Sa’dom and Mohd Effendi Mohamed Noor

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Reduction of Escherichia coli strains viability on selected vegetables by bacteriophages mixture application FM18

Nurhazwani Sukram, Mohamed Shafit Hussain, Nur Ilida Mohamad, Nazarifah Ibrahim and Munirah Abdul Zaman

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Preliminary screening of a potential anti-microbial of essential oils from commonly consumed herbs and spices against Salmonella enterica FM19

Salima Sadeghi, Chai Lay Ching and Thong Kwai Lin

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Comparing different protocols for detection and isolation of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in frozen prawns FM20

Sharjahan Mohamed Ali, Tan Yee Shin, Jegadeesh Raman, Hariprasath Lakshmanan, Ling Tau Chuan, Sekaran Muniandy and Vikineswary Sabaratnam

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Nanoparticles from mushroom extract as fibrinolytic agents FM21

Shuhaila Sharif, Kamarul Azlan Azizan, Azira Muhamad and Syarul Nataqain Baharum

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Application of NMR-based metabolomics for intracellular amino acids production in Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris MG1363. FM22

Nurul Asilah Baharudin, Sim Kae Shin and Tan Yee Shin

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Influence of cooking methods on antioxidant activities and total phenolic content of selected edible mushrooms FM23

Asha Devi Jaiyaraman, Siti Hasmah Mohtar and Rozila Alias

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Screening and isolation of bacteria associated with foodborne illness in canned mushroom FM24

Tan Hui Yin and Loke Chui Fung

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Probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from tapai FM25

Chang Lin June, Chai Lay Ching and Tan Yee Shin

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The microbial risk assessment of dried edible mushrooms FM26

Thiang Ee Lean, Lee Choon Weng, Rafida Ismail, Chai Lay Ching and Bong Chui Wei

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Detection of selected antibiotic residues in Malaysia marine farmed seafood FM27

Wardah Abdul Rahman, Latiffah Zakaria and Baharuddin Salleh

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Identification of Aspergillus niger and A. tubingensis from stored products through morphological and molecular approaches FM28

Yeoh Wei Keat, Asgar Ali and Sivakumar Manickam Effect of ultrasound on the natural microflora of fresh-cut pineapple

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PRESENTER AND POSTER TITLES INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY Azlina Mansor, Nur Yuhasliza Abd. Rashid, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin and Kamariah Long

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Enhancement of mass production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria using low cost substrate IM02

Onn Kei Chan, Lee Quen Phoo and Lisa Gaik Ai Ong

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Isolation of extracellular phytase producing bacteria and production of phytase using solid-state fermentation IM03

Ennry Esut, Aizzul Amin and Micky Vincent

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Effects of castor oil on Escherichia coli K011 growth and fermentation activities during fed-batch anaerobic fermentation IM04

Erneeza Mohd Hata, Kamaruzaman Sijam, Mohd Termizi Yusof, Khairul Mazmi Ahmad, Noor Aisyah Azman and Tavga Sulaiman

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Potential use of Streptomyces strains as plant growth promoters for rice seedling IM05

Fazidah Junaidi, Nadia Shuhada Zanarizam, Huang Chai Hung and Micky Vincent

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Growth of Rhizopus oligosporus in sago effluent at different aeration IM06

Huang Chai Hung, Amira Dayana Abdul Rahman, Ennry Esut, Norizawati Muhammad Nur and Micky Vincent

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Bioethanol production from sugarcane bagasse, using Escherichia coli K011 IM07

Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Awang Ahmad Sallehin Awang Husaini, Fazia Mohd Sinang and Mohd Hasnain Md Hussain

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Glucoamylase production and characterisation from Aspergillus flavus NSH9 under submerged fermentation of raw sago starch IM08

Latifah Suali, Ummi Syahida Zamri, Huang Chai Hung and Micky Vincent

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Lipid accumulation in Lipomyces starkeyi MV-04 cultured in different glucose concentrations IM09

Lim Poh Poh Judy, Lee Fong Siow and Geok Yuan Annie Tan

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Rigorous selection of ice-nucleating bacteria by freeze thaw cycles IM10

Musaalbakri Abdul Manan and Colin Webb

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Extract colour as an indicator of growth in solid state fermentation IM11

Norizawati Muhamad Nur, Huang Chai Hung and Micky Vincent

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Simulataneous saccharification and fermentation of treated sago solid fibre for bioethanol production by Escherichia coli K011 IM12

Nur Adilah Ahmad Nadzir, Zunita Zakaria and Noraniza Mohd Adzahan

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Bacteria isolated from horses wounds IM13

Nur Diyana Alyas, Jeffrey Lim Seng Heng, Razali Mirad, and Musaalbakri Abdul Manan

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Production of antifungal from Streptomyces imbofaciens using broken rice as a substrate via solid state fermentation IM14

Reyad Qaed Al Moheer, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Nor Muhammad Mahadi and Abdul Munir Abdul Murad

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Alpha-galactosidase production by the psychrophilic yeast, Glaciozyma antarctica IM15

Siti Sarah Sutra, Maizom Hassan, Zeti Azura Mohamed Hussien and Farah Diba Abu Bakar Optimisation of culture media condition for high vanillin production from Pycnophorus cinnabarinus

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Wan Nurhidayah Wan Hanapi, Iuan-Sheau Chin, Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad and Farah Diba Abu Bakar Iterative Site-saturation Mutagenesis (ISM) of the Glomerella cingulata cutinase gene for enhanced enzyme thermostability

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DAY 2 9th December 2015 POSTER NO. EM01

PRESENTER AND POSTER TITLES ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY Ainihayati Abdul Rahim, Aina Mardia Nasaruddin and Noor Azlina Ibrahim

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Isolation of potential biosurfactant producers from hydrocarbon contaminated water EM02

Ainil Hawa, Kumar Sudesh and Nanthini Sridewi

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Simultaneous adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of crude oil using electrospun P(3HB)TiO2 nanocomposite fibers EM03

Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Irine Runnie Henry Ginjom and Peter Morin Nissom

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Isolation and characterisation of urease producing bacteria from Sarawak caves and their role in calcite precipitation EM04

Charles Emeka Obiukwu

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Models on the kinetics of phenol utilisation in ammonium phosphate supplemented phenol laden refinery effluent EM05

Chua Chuen Yang and Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling

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Optimisation of DNA extraction methods for tropical soils EM06

Lee Zi Ying, Teo Wee Fei Aaron and Geok Yuan Annie Tan

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Fungal diversity of plant Rhizosphere and slope soil EM07

Goh Sin Ming, Chan Mun Yee and Lisa Ong Gaik Ai

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Screening of laccase from locally isolated Basidiomycetes EM08

Kang Heeyoung, Kim Haneul and Joh Kiseong Lewinella lacunae sp. nov., isolated from a lagoon

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Khansaa Badie Al-Kaddo , Kumar Sudesh and Mohd Razip Samian

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Isolation, characterisation and screening of new PHA producing bacteria and the ability of new strain to produce co-polymer with high 3HV composition using waste glycerol with precursors EM10

Khor Wei Ching, Puah Suat Moi, Mary Anne Tan Jin Ai, SD Puthucheary and Chua Kek Heng

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Phenotypic and genetic diversity of Aeromonas species isolated from fresh water lakes in Malaysia EM11

Kim Haneul, Kang Heeyoung, Kim Kyu-Joong, JangTae Yong and Joh Kiseong

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Haloarchaeobius ruber sp. nov., isolated from a solar saltern in Korea EM12

Lateef Adebola Azeez, Sepiah Muid and Bolhassan Mohamad Hasnul

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Physiological studies on mycelial biomass growth of Cunninghamella sp (Zygomycetes) from Sarawak, Malaysia EM13

Low Hui Chia, Chai Lay Ching, Jaime Martinez-Urtaza and Thong Kwai Lin

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Quantitative detection and characterisation of pathogenic Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus at Kelantan and Sarawak EM14

Lye Ying Ling, Bong Chui Wei and Chai Lay Ching

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High occurrence of sulfonamide resistant bacteria in the water discharge from hospital, zoo and slaughterhouse in Taiping, Perak EM15

Muhamad Aidilfitri Mohamad Roslan, Zaima Azira Zainal Abidin and Suhaila Mohd Omar

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Screening for ligninase-producing bacteria from south east Pahang peat swamp forest soil EM16

Ng Su Ming, Tey Lai Hock, Tan Chew Khun and Leong Siew Yoong Isolation and screening for microbes in larva of the Hermetia illucens for production of bio-fertilizer xviii

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Ng Yik Han, Sabda Safiee, Chia Hwa Chuan, Ann Anni Basik and Yeo Tiong Chia

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Actinomycetes fermentation targeting various compounds production EM18

Noor Nazihah Ghazali, Zaima Azira Zainal Abidin and Suhaila Mohd Omar

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Comparison of different agar plates used in the isolation of bacteria from Pekan peat swamp forest soil EM19

Normah Awang, Norliyana Mokhtar, Noraziah Muhammad Zin and Nurul Farahana Kamaludin

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Antibacterial activity of organotin (IV) methyl- and ethylcylohexyldithiocarbamate compounds EM20

Nurul Anisa Mat Yunan, Vikineswary Sabaratnam and Tan Yee Shin

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Enzymes profiling of spent mushroom substrate EM21

Patricia Rowena Mark Baran Saging, Nur Fatihah bt Arifin, Huang Chai Hung and Micky Vincent

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Screening of lipid production in Lipomyces starkeyi using glucose as carbon source EM22

Pui Chai Fung, Lesley Maurice Bilung, Lela Su’ut, Chong Yee Ling and Kasing Apun

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Leptospira spp. from rats, soil and water in national service training centres and paddy fields of Sarawak, Malaysia EM23

Rafidah Saadun, Nur Dhiya Mokhtar, Mohd Khairul Azwan Ahmad, Zanariah Ujang and Ahmad Hazri Ab. Rashid

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Screening of lipase-secreting Bacillus species in an oil-contaminated soil EM24

Suhaiza Mohamad, Mohamad Ridzuan Yahya, Md Najib Ibrahim, Wan Zuhainis Saad and Rosfarizan Mohamad Microbial contamination on surfaces and carpet dust from mosque affected by flood at Kelantan and Terengganu

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Shahirah Saharudin, Raha Abdul Rahim, Loh Teck Chwen and Rosfarizan Mohamad

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Candida humilis, a potential arginine producer isolated from glutamic acid-rich environment EM26

Shumpei Iehata, Noor Syazwani Omar, Suziyana Tukinan and Mohamad Zaimin Mohd Nosi

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Comparison of gut microbiota in adult and yearling Malaysian Mahseer (Tor tambroides) EM27

Siti Rasila Ainaa Mohd Rasli, Ishak Ahmad, Mohamad Azwani Shah Mat Lazim and Ainon Hamzah

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Cost-effective extraction and characterisation of cellulose from oil palm fronds EM28

Sumitha Nair Balan, Bong Chui Wei, Thong Kwai Lin and Chai Lay Ching

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Tracing fecal contamination from human, dog, and poultry origin in surface water using PCR-based hostspecific molecular biomarker method EM29

Wan Syaidatul Aqma and Brid Quilty Transcriptional profiling of Pseudomonas putida CP1 following substrate-dependent autoaggregation

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PRESENTER AND POSTER TITLES GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY Adiana Mohamed Adib, Mastura Mohtar, Rohana Sahdan and Nuziah Hashim

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Evaluation of phytochemical, antimicrobial and cytotoxicity activities of selected Macaranga species GM02

Ajuwin Lain, Jamilah Hassan, Jane Sebestian, Irdlin naIdwar and Noreha Mahidi

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Bamboo fungi isolated from Sarawak: Potential source of bioactive metabolites GM03

Anes Abdulhadi, Kasing Apun, Micky Vincent, Devagi Kanakaraju and Lesley Maurice Bilung

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Antibacterial activity of silver-nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli GM04

Bitrus Asinamai Athliamai, Zunita Zakaria, Siti Khairani Bejo and Siti Sarah Othman

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Virulence gene profile of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from humans and animals in Malaysia GM05

Izzat Johar, Balkis A Talip, Siti Fatimah Zaharah Mohamad Fuzi.

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Antimycobacterial activities of pure Malaysian kelulut (Trigona sp.) honey GM06

Jacinta Santhanam, Carolina Santiago Robert, Chai Kee Leong, Sembagam Krishnan, Jurika Sharatun and Julius Kulip

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Diversity and bioactivity of endophytic fungi isolated from plants in Maliau Basin, Sabah GM07

Kavimalar Devaraj, Chan Kok Gan and Geok Yuan Annie Tan

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Characterisation of the novel Streptomyces sp. PT12 isolated from a marine sponge GM08

Kavitha Murulitharan, Aidin Molouki, Abdul Rahman Omar, Ben P.H. Peeters and Khatijah Yusoff

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Rescue of a recombinant Malaysian newcastle disease virus strain AF2240-i using a synthetically derived cDNA GM09

Kogaan Anbalagan, Suresh V. Chinni and Phua Kia Kien

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Comparison of seven total RNA extraction methods for Salmonella Typhi biofilm GM10

Mohamad Khairil Radzali, Sieo Chin Chin, Syahida Ahmad and Wan Zuhainis Saad

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Antimicrobial activities of Aspergillus fumigatus SSH01 GM11

Mohd Salleh Sanusi, Patahayah Mansor and Mohd Farid Ahmad

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Diversity of Macrofungi in Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara, Selangor, Malaysia GM12

Muhammad Hariadi Nawawi, Rosfarizan Mohamad, Paridah Md Tahir and Wan Zuhainis Saad

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Xylano-pectinolytic enzyme production and characteristics of Bacillus subtilis with effect of cultural condition GM13

Ng Fui Ling, Mohammad Hossein Azarian and Nazalan Najimudin

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Characterisation of cellular aggregation in Paenibacillus durus ATCC 35681 GM14

Nor Umaira Abu Asan, Musliyana Mansor and Tan Geok Hun

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Culture collection: Go green packaging GM15

Nurul Wahida Shokhimi, Khalilah Abdul Khalil, Shuhaimi Mustafa, Farzini Yusha, Mizanurfakhri Ghazali, Mazatulikhma Mat Zain and Maslinda Musa

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Evaluation of adhesion attributes of probiotic strain Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum 27919 based on hydrophobicity and autoaggregation ability GM16

Nurulhuda Mahamud, Tan Yee Shin and Vikineswary Sabaratnam

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Strain improvement and fibrinolytic activity of Auricularia polytricha (Mont.) sacc. GM17

Nurulwahidah Mohd Razali, Aqilah Mohammad and Andrew A. Ngadin

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Degradation of textile azo dyes by four potential macrofungi from Pulau Bidong and Pulau Kapas GM18

Rul Aisyah Mat Repin, Sahilah Abdul Mutalib, Safiyyah Shahimi, Rozida Abdul Khalid, Mohd. Faizal Abu Bakar and Mohd. Noor Mat Isa

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Protein translation of Lysinibacillus sphaericus encoded gelatinase gene GM19

Rul Aisyah Mat Repin, Safiyyah Shahimi, Rozida Abdul Khalid, Mohd. Faizal Abu Bakar, Mohd. Noor Mat Isa and Sahilah Abdul Mutalib

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Genomic analysis and identification of gelatinase encoded in Lysinibacillus sphaericus GM20

Shih Keng Loong, Nur Hidayana Mahfodz, Haryanti Azura Mohamad Wali, Siti Aisyah A. Talib, Siti Noraisah Ahmad Nasrah, Wong Pooi Fong and Sazaly Abu Bakar

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Identification of non-classical Bordetella species using nrdA sequencing GM21

Shoba Mary Thomas and Geok Yuan Annie Tan

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Draft genome sequence of a Humibacillus strain S63 isolated from Signy Island, Antarctica GM22

Teoh Chui Peng, Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling and Yong Sheau Ting

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Characterisation of a mesophilic bacterium, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens GM23

Yeoh Soo Ling, Chong Chun Wie, Richard Wong Chee Seng and Thong Kwai Lin Comparison between the Vibrio cholera in terms of coaggregation partnership and biofilm development among clinical and environmental bacterial isolates in Malaysia

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Fabrication of olyhydroxyalkanoate/graphene-silver nano-composite fibers: towards the development of a biocompatible antimicrobial scaffold – in vitro MM02

Akmal Hayat Abdul Karim, Mohd Khairil Radzali and Wan Zuhainis Saad

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Antibacterial activity of Malaysian isolates thermophilic fungi MM03

Arun Kumar Adhikary, Hiroshi Ushijima and Tsuguto Fujimoto

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Updated method of human Adenovirus type 8 genome typing MM04

Asma Mesbah Elkamooshi, Suresh Kumar Subbiah and Rukman Awang Hamat

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Phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Macrolide, Lincosamide and Streptogramin B (MLSB) resistance in hospital and community Staphylococcus aureus strains in a large tertiary hospital, Malaysia MM05

Min Ho Kim, In Kyo Kim, Youn Hee Won, Ji Sun Park, Ho Sun Park and Chan Hee Lee

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Genotyping and full genome sequencing of VaricellaZoster viruses isolated from Korean patients MM06

Elaheh Movahed, Komathy Munusamy, Grace Tan Min Yi, Chung Yeng Looi, Sun Tee Tay and Won Fen Wong

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Genome-wide transcription study OD Cryptococcus neoformans H99 versus environmental MM07

Ezarina Abdul Rahim, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Zaini Mohd-Zain, Jamal Hussaini, Wong Eng Hwa, Lwin Lwin Nyein, Ariza Adnan and Parasakthi Navaratnam Detection of cell surface proteins associated to virulence in Streptococcus pneumoniae strains of different serotypes

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Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa, Parasakthi Navaratnam, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Yong Voon Chen and Wong Eng Hwa

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Bacterial clearance and cytokine profiles in a rat pneumonia model infected with Acinetobacter baumannii MM09

Lee Siew Kim, Ngeow Yun Fong and Chan Kok Gan

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Genetic diversity of clinically isolated multidrugresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from hospitals in Malaysia MM10

Marjan Ganjali Dashti, Peyman Abdeshahian, Kumar Sudesh and Kia Kien Phua

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Optimization of Salmonella Typhi biofilm assay on polypropylene microtitre plates using response surface methodology MM11

Mohamad Iswandy Ibrahim, Awang Ahmad Sallehin Awang Husaini, Noorzaid Muhamad and Hairul Azman Roslan

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Antimicrobial, total phenolic and total flavonoid of leaves and seed of Jatropha curcas, Piper nigrum and Piper betle of methanolic crude extract MM12

Nurul Nadiah Mohamad Noor, Mohd Shukri Baba, Noraziah Mohamad Zin and Alfizah Hanafiah

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Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection among patients in surgical and orthopaedic wards of PPUKM MM13

Muhamad Alhapis Che Ani, Kavitha Murulitharan, Ng Huay Shin, Lee Bei Ru and Khatijah Yusoff

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Rescue of a genetically modified Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) strain AF2240-I as a vaccine with enhanced immunogenic properties MM14

Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Ezarina Abdul Rahim, Zaini Mohd Zain, Jamal Hussaini, Eng Hwa Wong, Lwin Lwin Nyein, Ariza Adnan and Parasakthi Navaratnam Genotypic characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 14 and 23F

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Ng Shing Wei, Gayathri Thevi Selvarajah, Yeap Swee Keong, Mohd Zobir Hussein and Abdul Rahman Omar

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In vitro evaluation of antiviral activity of curcumin and zerumbone against feline infectious peritonitis virus MM16

Noor Masyitah Jumahat, Zaini Mohd Zain and Jamal Hussaini

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Immunogenicity of recombinant lipoprotein B (plpB) of Pasteurella multocida Serotype B MM17

Nurul Nadiah Mohamad Noor, Nor Azlina A.Rahman, Noraziah Mohamad Zin and Alfizah Hanafiah

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The perception of nurses in high risk wards regarding the cost-effectiveness and practicality of universal screening for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients MM18

Nurul ‘Izzah Mohd Sarmin and Noraziah Mohamad Zin

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Cytotoxic effect of bioactive compound phenazine-1carboxylic acid from Streptomyces kebangsaanensis sp. nov. on human hepatic cell line MM19

Pong Sze Yen, Nazalan Najimudin and Eugene Boon Beng Ong

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Identification of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi virulence factors through bioinformatics analysis and yeast morphology assay MM20

Rashidah Iberahim, Wan Ahmad Yaacob and Nazlina Ibrahim

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Anti-Herpes Simplex Virus Type I activity of Eleusine indica methanol extract MM21

Roshan Jahn Mohd Salim, Getha Krishnasamy, Mohamad Nazrin Che Saad, Muhammad Syamil Azahar and Hema Thopla Govinder Effect of initial glucose concentration in medium on the production of bioactive metabolites from Ganoderma sp. DSM 24013 during submerged culture fermentation

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Sarasvathy Subramaniam, Chua Kek Heng, Vikineswary Sabaratnam and Umah Rani Kuppusamy

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Antiglycemic and insulin-like activities of β-glucanrich polysaccharides isolated from Ganoderma neojaponicum MM23

Siti Farah Alwani Mohd Nawi, Noor Aini Abu Bakar, Torello Richard, Nurul Azira Mohd Shah, Noor Kaslina Mohd Kornain, Mohammad Faiz Nordin, DG Farzana Nabila ABG Mokti, Sofia Maizura Mohd Yunus and Siti Hawa Mustafa

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Antimicrobial activity of Chromolaena odorata leaves against medically important bacteria MM24

Siti Nurul Fazlin Abdul Rahman, Hairul Aini Hamzah, Mohammed Imad Mustafa and Mohamed Hadzri Hasmoni

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Hepatitis C Virus infection among patients at hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan: Genotypes distribution, RNA sequence variation, risk factors and comorbidities MM25

Siti Rohani Abdul Hadi, Rafeah Md Ali, Mohd Sulaiman Harun, Rozeita Bakar, Mohd Sadek Yasin and Rukman Awang Hamat

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The first case of Plasmodium ovale in Perlis: Laboratory perspective MM26

Sutha Muniandy, Mohd. Shazrul Fazry, Fauzi Daud, Sahidan Senafi and Mahanem Mat Noor

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In vivo antidiabetic activity of various crude extracts from Boletus variipes on streptozotocin induced diabetic zebrafish MM27

Tan Chee Wah, Sam I-Ching, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee and Yoke Fun Chan

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Surface-exposed amino acid residues at the 5-fold axis of Enterovirus 71 mediating interaction with cell surface heparan sulfate MM28

Tan Min Yi, Chung Yeng Looi, Keith Conrad Fernandez, Jamunarani Vadivelu, Loke Mun Fai and Wong Won Fen

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Suppression of cell division-associated genes by Helicobacter pylori attenuates proliferation of RAW264.7 monocytic macrophage cells MM29

Tan Toh Leong, Ida Zarina, Neoh Hui-min, Nidzwani Mahdi, Fadzlon Yatim, Dian Nasriana, Azlin Ithnin and Ramliza Ramli

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Distinguishing bacterial and non-bacterial sepsis by using secretory phospholipase A2 Group IIA level and C - reactive protein in emergency department : A prospective study MM30

Urmila Banik and Arun Kumar Adhikary Genetic variation among the genome types of Human Adenovirus Type (HadV-8): the major agent of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC)

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Biofertilization and growth promotion of Triticum aestivum L. by halotolerant Rhizobacteria MOMB02

Ching Xin Jie, Clemente Michael and Wong Vui Ling

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Growth performance of a thermophilic bacterium, Geobacillus caldoxylosilyticus E1 at different conditions MOMB03

Chua Su Boon, Ha Kwan Yun, Tan Yee Shin, Vikineswary Sabaratnam and Lim Phaik Eem

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Identification of Pleurotus giganteus (Berk.) Karunarathna & K.D. Hyde hybrids by ISSR markers MOMB04

Hema-Thopla Govender1, Getha Krishnasamy1, Alfred Simbun2, Lili Sahira Husin1, Nurfairuz Mat Yasin1 and

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Jaeyres Jain2 Whole genome sequence of a cadmium tolerant Streptomyces strain isolated from tin tailings MOMB05

Jeffrey Lim Seng Heng

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Chracterization of antifungal producing Actinomycetes using metabolomics approach MOMB06

Nurfarahana Syuhada Omar and Kalaivani Nadarajah

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Target gene function of microRNAs in biotic stress response induced by Rhizoctonia solani in rice MOMB07

Khomaizon A.K. Pahirulzaman, Nor Farahani A. Othman, Ainihayati A. Rahim and Seri Intan Mokhtar

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Determining novel and altered PKS metabolic pathway genes in actinomycetes caused by flood leading to new bioactive compound discovery MOMB08

Ku Nurul Aqmar Ku Bahaudin, Kamalrul Azlan Azizan and Syarul Nataqain Baharum Cloning and functional characterization of chalcone isomerase gene from Polygonum minus (Huds) xxix

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Lean Soo Sum, Zarizal Suhaili, Chew Chieng Yeo and Thong Kwai Lin

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Insights into the genomes of Malaysian multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii MOMB10

Lee Bei Ru, Lai Kok Song, Kavitha Murulitharan and Khatijah Yusoff

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Novel recombinant Newcastle Disease Virus with reduced virulence MOMB11

Lim Shu Yong, Yap Kien Pong, Shuan Ju The and Thong Kwai Lin

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Genetic variation in clinical vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium MOMB12

Low Ye Mun, Ivan Yap Kok Seng, Kartini Abdul Jabar, Md Yasim Mohd Yusuf, Chong Chun Wie and Cindy Teh Shuan Ju

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Characterisation of Klebsiella pneumoniae using their metabolic profile MOMB13

Mardani Abdul Halim, Ahmad Yamin Rahman, KeeShin Sim, Amir Hamzah Ghazali, Lay Kek Teh, Mohd Zaki Salleh and Nazalan Najimudin

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Draft genome sequence of Paenibacillus durus ATCC 35681 MOMB14

Mohd Suhaimi Che Ani and Nazalan Najimudin

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In silico target prediction of microRNAs in the chloroplast genome of unicellular alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii MOMB15

Mohd Al Faisal Nordin, Wan Himratul Aznita Wan Harun and Fathilah Abdul Razak

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Transcriptional regulation of virulence genes in Candida albicans biofilm growth in response to plant-derived bioactive compounds MOMB16

Nadzreeq Nor Majid, Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak, Abdul Rahman Omar and Nurhidayah Roslan Evaluation of cell mediated immunity response upon infection with recombinant fowlpox viruses

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coexpressing avian influenza H5 and chicken cytokine genes MOMB17

Nardiah Rizwana Jaafar, Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad and Farah Diba Abu Bakar

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Structure and function of a cold active peptidyl prolyl cis trans isomerase from the psychrophilic yeast, Glaciozyma antarctica MOMB18

Noor Hidayah Ibrahim, Nurulfiza Mat Isa, Raha Abdul Rahim and Abdul Rahman Omar

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Cloning of chicken IL-15 into eukaryotic lactococcal bicistronic vector MOMB19

Nor Hafizah Ahmad Kamarudin, Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd. Rahman, Mohd Shukuri Mohamad Ali, Adam Leow Thean Chor, Mahiran Basri and Abu Bakar Salleh

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Deletion of C-terminal tail extension improves the stability of cold-adapted lipase from mesophilic Staphylococcus epidermidis AT2 MOMB20

Nur Aqlili Riana Alias, Adelene Song Ai Lian, Lionel In Lian Aun and Raha Abdul Rahim

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Mutagenesis and impact of signal peptide SPK1 for secretion of heterologous proteins in Lactococcus lactis MOMB21

Nurohaida Ab Aziz, Ahmad Yamin Abdul Rahman, Salwani Shaffie, Ahmad Faisal Mohamad, Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali and Nazalan Najimudin

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The draft genome of Burkholderia sp. USM-B20, a symbiont of Mucuna Bracteata MOMB22

Nurul ‘Aishah Shaili, Adelene Song Ai Lian, Siti Sarah Othman, Lionel In Lian Aun and Raha Abdul Rahim

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Engineering Lactococcus lactis as cell factory for the production of plant anti-cancer compounds, limonene and perillyl alcohol MOMB23

Raimathy Kanavedee, Ganesan Vadamalai, Nur Diyana Roslan and Shamala Sundram

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Optimisation of total nucleic acid extraction from oil palm leaves rich in polyphenol and polysaccharides MOMB24

Tan Jia Yi, See-Too Wah Seng, Yin Wai Fong and Chan Kok Gan

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Quorum sensing studies and construction of mutant of Hafnia alvei, an opportunistic pathogen and food spoilage agent MOMB25

Vaanee Sangappillai, Termizi Yusof and Kalaivani Nadarajah

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Mutation analysis of Fatty Acid Synthase beta subunit dehydratase (FAS 1) gene in Magnaporthe oryzae MOMB26

Wan Bayani Wan Omar, Hazlina Ahamad Zakeri, Nakisah Mat Amin dan Nurhidayah Kamilia Rasman

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Mercury toxicity assessment on Chlorella vulgaris

Note: Please take note that for poster presentations scheduled for the 8 th December 2015, posters may be displayed starting 7th December. The posters should be removed at the end of session on Day 1 to provide space for Day 2 presenters to put up their posters.

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