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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
1. PhD, Seed Science and Technology, University of Reading, United
Kingdom, 1997.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
2. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Agrobiodiversity and Conservation, .
RESEARCH
3. Micromorphological studies of recalcitrant species namely
rambutan and durian, Project Leader, 1999-2004, MOSTI (IRPA),
National.
4. Cryopreservation of rattan (Calamus spp) seeds in liquid
nitrogen, Researcher, 2002-2005, MOSTI (IRPA), National.
5. Cryopreservation of genetic resources of oil palm (Elaies
guineensis) in liquid nitrogen using the vitrification technique,
Researcher, 2003-2005, MOSTI (IRPA), National.
6. Determination of Hydration Window using citrus as a model
species, Project Leader, 2002-2005, International Plant Genetic
Resouces Board, International.
7. Conservation of wild banana seeds, Project Leader, 2002-2005,
INIBAP, International.
PUBLICATIONS
1. U.R. Sinniah, R.H. Ellis and P. John (l998). Irrigation and seed
development in Rapid-cycling Brassica: I. Seed Germination and
Longevity. Annals of Botany 82: 309 - 314., - Journal
2. U.R. Sinniah, R.H. Ellis and P. John (l998). Irrigation and seed
development in Rapid-cycling Brassica: II. Soluble Carbohydrates and
Heat-stable Proteins. Annals of Botany 82: 647 - 655., - Journal
3. Mary Bettey, Uma R. Sinniah, Bill Finch-Savage and Richard H.
Ellis (l998). Irrigation and seed development in Rapid-cycling
brassica: III Accumulation of Stress Proteins. Annals of Botany 82:
657- 663., - Journal
4. R.H. Ellis and U.R. Sinniah (1999). Advancement of seed quality
development: role of heat-stable proteins and soluble sugars. The
Sixth International Workshop on Seeds, Merida. Seed Biology:
Advances and Applications. M. Black, K.J Bradford and J.
Vazquez-Ramos (eds). CABI publishing., - Proceeding
KEYNOTE ADDRESS/INVITED SPEAKER
1. An
insight into some of the research activities on cryopreservation in
Malaysia, Public lecture, Nihon University and Agricultural
Institutes in Japan, 20th September 2002, Regional Research
Institute of Agriculture in The Pacific Basin (RRIAP),
International.
2. Rice Plant Morphology towards 10 tan/ha productivity., Seminar
for Paddy Farmers, Genting Highlands, 11 Jun 2002, MAPEC, National.
3. Seed Industry in Malaysia, Seed Congress 2006, Hilton Kuala
Lumpur, 13 Nov 2006, APSA (Asia Pacific Seed Association),
International.
POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION
1. Didik Harnowo, PhD, Effect of harvest time and seed size on the
seed quality of soyabean, 2004.
2. Sri Wahyuni, Masters, Improvement of seedling establishment and
lodging resistance in selected rice cultivars using growth
regulators, 2002.
3. Chua Chin Kok, Masters, Effect of cryopreservation on micro
structure of rambutan embryonic axes, 2004.
EXPERT LINKAGES
1. Research fellow, Nihon University, Japan, 2002, 1 month(s),
International.
2. Project collaborator, IRD, Montpellier France, 2005, 24 month(s),
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