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The Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Empty Oil Palm Fruit Bunches — A Preliminary Study

Mat Rasol Awang, Muhamad Lebai Juri, Jamaliah Sharif, Norjanah Mohid, Kamaruddin Hashim And Mohamad Deraman

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 10, Issue 2, August 1987

Keywords: EFB; irradiation; cellulase; grinding.

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Fiber samples from empty fruit bunches (EFB) of oil palm irradiated at 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200kGy were hydrolysed using commercially prepared enzyme cellulase. The results showed that the amount of glucose produced decreased as the irradiation dose increased. However, the glucose yield was enhanced by crushing the pretreated sample into smaller sizes of 0. 355mm and 0.325mm.

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

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PERT-0418-1987

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