BY RESEARCHERS

Dr. Lily Eng, PPB, B.Ag.Sc. (La Trobe University, Australia), Ph.D. (University of Reading, U.K.).
Senior Research Officer - Plant Pathology & Agro-biotechnology

Contact: lilye@sarawak.gov.my 

List of Publications from 1997-2012

Megir G., L. Eng and Kadin E. (2012). Nethouse vegetable production. Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak. 64 pp.

Lau C.Y., Megir G. and L. Eng (2012). Technology package for papaya production. Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak.  26 pp.

Lau C.Y., Megir G. and L. Eng (2012). Technology package for rock melon production. Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak. 15 pp.

Lau C. Y., L. Eng,  F.T.F. Kueh, Megir G. (2012). Technology package for mandarin orange production.  Jabatan Pertanian, Sarawak.  29 pp.

Eng L., Z. Ariffin, M. Paliyanny and Nur M. Mustapha (2012). Effects of antibiotic treatment on citrus trees with huanglongbing. 5^th International Symposium for the Development of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture in Asia and Africa. 18-20 December 2012, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Eng L., Evenni P., Chong T.C. and Hwang S.S. (2012) Preliminary studies on seed transmissibility of papaya dieback disease. Paper presented at the Research Officers’ Conference, 16-17 October 2012, Kuching, Sarawak.

Eng L. (2012). Bacterial diseases of banana. Information paper presented at the Research Officers’ Conference, 16-17 October 2012, Kuching, Sarawak.

Eng L.(2012). Bacterial dieback – a devastating disease of papaya in Malaysia. Information paper presented at the Research Officers’ Conference, 16-17 October 2012, Kuching, Sarawak.

Eng L. (2012). South American Leaf Blight – a threat to the rubber industry in Asia.  Information paper presented at the Research Officers’ Conference, 16-17 October 2012, Kuching, Sarawak.

Lau E.T., Hwang S.S., Eng L., Paulus A.D. (2012) Cloning and characterization of Resistance Gene Analogues (RGAs) from Piper nigrum L. cv. Semongok Aman and Piper colubrinum Link. Paper presented at the 2^nd International Conference on Asia Agriculture and Animal, Singapore.

Eng, L. (2012). Paddy diseases in Sarawak. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 24 June 2012.

Pau, C.G., C.T.S. Leong, S.K. Wong, L. Eng, M. Jiwan, F.R. Kundat, Z.F.B.A. Aziz, O.H. Ahmed and N.M. Majid (2012).  Isolation of indigenous strains of Paecilomyces lilacinus with antagonistic activity against Meloidogyne incognita. Int. J. Agric. Biol.,14: 197-203.

Eng, L., Hwang, S.S. and Evenni P. (2011) Papaya dieback in Tawau in Sabah, Malaysia. Poster paper presented at the International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011, 8-11 December 2011, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia. 

Eng, L. (2011). Diseases of pepper and their management. In: Pepper Production Technology in Malaysia, Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds), Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 142-166.

Eng, L. (2011). XCrop II – Black pepper. In: Pepper Production Technology in Malaysia, Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds), Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 245-259.

Eng, L. (2011). Diseases of pepper and their management. In: Malaysian Pepper Production Technology Manual, Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds), Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 83-99.  

Eng, L. (2011). Bacterial dieback of papaya trees. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 3 July 2011.

Eng, L. (2011). Papaya diseases and disorders. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 17 July 2011.

Eng, L. and Megir G. (2011). Good Agricultural Practices. In: Pepper Production Technology in Malaysia, Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds), Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 186-228.

Eng L., Hwang S.S. and Poili, E. (2011). Etiology of papaya dieback in Tawau, Sabah. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Eng, L. (2011).  A rapid field test for Huanglongbing (citrus greening disease). In: Koleksi Teknologi Pertanian Jabatan Pertanian 2008-2009.  Published by Jabatan Pertanian, Semenanjung Malaysia, Putrajaya, pp. 118-129.

Jong, A. and Eng, L. (2011). In vitro meristem culture of banana. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lai L.S. and Eng, L. (2011). Prevalence and incidence of paddy blast disease in Sarawak 2009-2010. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October 2011, Dept.  Agric., Sarawak.

Lew Y.L., Eng, L. and Hwang S.S. (2011). Molecular characterization of Fusarium spp. isolates from infected plants in Sarawak. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 4-6 October, 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Lim L.L., Megir G. and Eng L. (2011). Brinjal planting, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, 18 pp.

Lim L.L., Megir G. and Eng L. (2011). Cangkuk manis planting, Department of Agriculture Sarawak, 12 pp.  

Megir G and Eng L. (2011). Reducing pesticide contamination in vegetables through integrated pest management. In: Seminar on Pesticides on Vegetables, 13 Sept. 2011. The Regency Rajah Court Hotel, Kuching.

Sim S.L., Paulus A.D. and Eng L. (2011). Manual for production of quality planting material for pepper. Malaysian Pepper Board, Sarawak.  58 pp.

Sim S.L., Paulus A.D. and L. Eng (2011). Planting material production and nursery management. In: Pepper Production Technology in Malaysia. Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds.), Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 77-97.

Sim S.L., Paulus A.D. and L. Eng (2011). Planting material production and nursery management. In: Malaysian Pepper Production Technology Manual. Lai K.F. and Sim S.L. (eds); Malaysian Pepper Board, pp. 24-47. 

Lai L.S. and L. Eng (2011). PCR-based detection and identification of bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum in crops. Poster paper presented at the International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011, 8-11 December 2011, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia. 

Yee, S.F., Eng, L., Evenni, P. and Julia L. (2011).  Isolation of tungro viruses using different methods of virus purification (a preliminary study). Poster paper presented at the International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011, 8-11 December 2011, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia. 

Yakup P., Megir G. and Lily E. (2011) Penanaman keladi, Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, 14 pp.

Yakup P., Megir G. and Lily E. (2011). Penanaman ubi kayu, Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, 23 pp.

Yeo B.P.H., Hwang S.S. Eng, L., Paulus, A.D. and Lau E.T. (2011). Cloning and characterization of the NBS-LRR-encoding resistance gene analogues family in Piper colubrinum. In: Proc. Res. Officers’ Progress Meeting, 5-6 October, 2011, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Yeo B.P.H., Hwang S.S. Eng, L., Paulus, A.D. and Lau E.T. (2011). Molecular characterization of resistance gene analogs (RGAs) in Piper colubrinum. In: Ninth Malaysian Genetic Congress, 28-30 September 2011, Pullman Hotel, Kuching.

Eng L. (2010)  Huanglongbing in Malaysia.  JIRCAS-SOFRI Workshop on Citrus Greening Disease, 19-20 October 2010, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Eng L. (2010). Disease management of pitaya. Article in the New Sunday Tribune, 10 October 2010.

Eng L., Lau C.Y. and Megir G. (2009). Rehabilitation of citrus greening disease-infected honey mandarin orchard – Sarawak's experience on the use of antibiotics. Proc. Res. Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Hwang S.S., Paulus A.D. and L. Eng (2009). Cloning and sequence analysis of resistance gene analogues  from Piper colubrinum. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Hwang S.S., Lau C.Y. and L. Eng (2009). Preliminary studies on genetic relatedness among six individual durian trees using RAPD markers. In Proc. Research Officers' Progress Meeting, 18-19 Nov. 2009, Dept. Agric., Sarawak.

Eng, L. (2009). Disease management in organic vegetable farming. Article in the Sunday Eastern Times, 8 November 2009.

Eng, L. (2009). XCROP II: Black Pepper. Article in the Eastern Times, 10 May 2009.

Eng, L. (2009). Viral diseases and root-knot nematodes in black pepper. Article in the Eastern Times, 26 April 2009.

Lau C.Y and Eng L. (2009). Management of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) diseases: A case study at Tang Huat Tii's orchard in Sibu, Sarawak. Paper presented at SALM Meeting, Sibu, Sarawak, 24 April 2009.

Teo G.K., Megir G. and Eng, L. (2009). Guidebook for Bario Rice cultivation. Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, 34 pp.

Yakup P., Jaman O., Megir G. and Eng,L. (2009). Penanaman Ubi Kayu. Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, 19 pp.

Eng L., Paulus A.D., Ng S.C. and Zehnder J. (2008). Current challenges and proposed solutions in production, processing and product development of pepper in Malaysia. Paper presented at the 33rd Peppertech Meeting of IPC, 25 November 2008, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Eng L., Lau C. Y., Evenni P. and Azizah M. J. (2008). Status of Huanglongbing in Malaysia and the rehabilitation of infected orchards. Proceedings of FFTC-PPRI-NIFTS Joint Workshop on Management of Citrus Greening and Virus Diseases for the Rehabilitation of Citrus Industry in the ASPAC, Hanoi, Vietnam 8-12 September 2008.

Eng, L. (2008). Diseases of pineapple in Sarawak. Article in the Eastern Times, 27 July 2008.

Eng, L. (2008). Diseases of sweet potato and tapioca. Article in the Eastern Times, 26 October 2008.

Lim, L. L., Megir G. and Eng L. (2008).  Technology package for brinjal.  Dept. Agric. Sarawak.  15 pp.

Eng L. (2008). Sarawak citrus growers to conduct simple chemistry tests in their orchards?  The Eastern Times, 11 May 2008.

Eng. L. (2007). A presumptive field test for huanglongbing (citrus greening disease). Proc. Senior Officers' Conf., 11- 14 Dec. 2007, Kuching, Dept. Agric., Sarawak. pp. 316-325.

Eng L. and Gumbek, M. (2007). Contributions of R&D on diseases and pests to the development of the pepper industry in Sarawak, Malaysia.  Malaysia International Commodity Conference. Held 3-8 July 2007 in Kuala Lumpur.

Yakup P., Megir G. and Eng,L. (2007). Penanaman Ubi Keledek. Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak, 17 pp.

Eng L. (2007).  The threat of citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing) to the citrus industry in Sarawak. Sarawak Fruit Seminar, Sibu, 8-9 August 2007.

Lau C.Y., Fatimah O. and Eng L. (2007). The effect of heat treatment, different packaging methods and storage temperatures on shelf life of dragonfruit (Hylocereus spp.). Sarawak Fruit Seminar, Sibu, 8-9 August 2007.

Eng L., Paulus A.D., Ng S.C. and Zehnder J. (2007). Current practices and development towards sustainable pepper production technology in Malaysia. Country paper presented at the 32^nd Peppertech Meeting of International Pepper Community in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 31 October 2007.

Eng L. (2007). Citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing) – A threat to the citrus industry in Sarawak. The Eastern Times, 4 November 2007 issue.

Eng L., Paulus A.D., Megir G., Ng S.C. and Zehnder J. (2006). Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and solutions to issues related to pepper productivity and quality in Malaysia. 31^st Peppertech Meeting of IPC, 5 September 2006, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Paulus A.D., Megir G. and Eng, L. (2006). Pepper Technology Package. Booklet produced by Dept. Agric., Sarawak, 31 pp.

Eng L. and Lau C.Y. (2006). A preliminary study on post-harvest storage diseases of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) in Sarawak. In Proc. Research Officers’ Conf., 7-9 Sept. 2006, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, pp. 100-107.

Eng, L. and Ong, C.A. (2005).  Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) viruses in Sarawak: Diagnosis and management.  National Conference on Biotechnology of Plantation Commodities 2005, Kuala Lumpur.

Sim, S.L., S. Aminah, Eng, L., Tan, C.S. and Cardosa, M.J. (2005)  Isolation and cloning of coat protein gene of pepper cucumovirus. National Conference on Biotechnology of Plantation Commodities 2005, Kuala Lumpur.

Eng L. (2005). IPM for the control of Phytophthora foot rot and viral diseases in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). 33^rd Session & Other Meetings of International Pepper Community, 28^th Nov – 1^st Dec., 2005 Bali, Indonesia.

Paulus A.D. and Eng, L. (2005). Current practices and technology in the control of Phytophthora foot rot and virus disease of pepper in Sarawak, Malaysia – A Country Paper. 33^rd Session and Other Meetings of International Pepper Community, 28^th Nov. – 1^st Dec., 2005, Bali, Indonesia.

Eng, L., Teo, C.H. and Wong, M.H. (2002). The application of molecular technology in plant disease diagnosis in Sarawak. Agriculture Research Centre pamphlet, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak.

Eng, L. (2002).  Viral disease and root-knot nematode problems of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Sarawak, Malaysia. International Pepper News Bulletin, International Pepper Community, pp. 39-45.

Eng, L. (2002). Integrated pest management of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne species) on black pepper (Piper nigrum L.).  Senior Officers’ Conference, 16-18 May, 2002.  Kuching.

Fatimah O., Wong, T.H., Eng, L., Paulus, A.D. and Asmah S. (2002).  XCROP-Pepper: An expert system for diagnosing diseases, pests and nutritional disorders of black pepper in Sarawak. International Pepper News Bulletin, International Pepper Community, pp. 46-50.

Eng, L. (2001). Biological control of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne species) on black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Sarawak. A Ph.D. Thesis, University of Reading, U.K.

Eng, L. (2001). Banana bunchy top virus disease. Agriculture Research Centre pamphlet, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak.

Ong, C.A., Su, H.J. and Eng L. (2000).  Molecular differentiation of strains of banana bunchy top virus in Malaysia.  Plant Health 2000 Conference, Malacca, pp. 17- 18.

Eng, L. and Teo, C.H. (2000).  Molecular tools in the diagnosis of plant diseases in Sarawak. The Sarawak Museum Journal, Sarawak, pp. 283-295.

Fatimah O., Eng, L., Asmah S. and Wong, T.H. (2000).  The development of a diagnostic expert system on pests and diseases of black pepper in Sarawak, The Sarawak Museum Journal, Sarawak, pp. 297-311.

Fatimah O., Eng, L., Asmah S. and T.H. Wong (2000)  XCROP-Pepper: A diagnostic aid on pests and diseases of pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Sarawak. Agriculture Research Centre pamphlet, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak.

Megir, G., A.D. Paulus, M.H. Wong and L. Eng (2000). Integrated Pest Management in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) - Sarawak Experience. In: Mohamad Roff, M.N. et al. (eds) Proc. Plant Resource Management, 23-24 November 2000, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, pp. 24-28.

Teo, C.H., Yakup, P., Eng, L. and Voon, J.J. (2000). Downy mildew disease of maize: Selection for disease resistance and fungicide evaluation. Proceedings of the 36^th Annual Research Officers’ Conference, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, pp. 149-160.

Eng, L., Jadol, J., Ong, C.A. and Jones, P. (1999).  The application of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) viruses in Sarawak.  5^th International Conference on Plant Protection in the Tropics,  Kuala Lumpur, pp. 35-38.

Eng L., J. Jadol and C.H. Ong (1998). Molecular diagnostic techniques for the detection of viruses in black pepper. Proc. 35^th Research Officers' Conf., Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 153-160.

Ong, C.A. and Eng, L. (1998).  Managing banana and citrus diseases.  Proceedings of a Regional Workshop on Disease Management of Banana and Citrus through the Use of Disease-Free Planting Materials, Davao City, Philippines, pp 38-46.

Eng, L., Fatimah O. and Chai, A. (1998).  Fruit stalk wilt in chilli (Capiscum annuum L.)  Agriculture Research Centre pamphlet, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak.

Sim, S.L., Umi, K.A.B., Rosmah, J., Maclin, D., Paulus¸.D., Eng¸L. and Marziah M. (1998). Developments in biotechnology for pepper and other spices.  Proc. International Seminar on Pepper and other Spices, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Eng, L. and Fatimah O. (1997). Initial studies on the wilting of fruit stalk of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.). Proc. 34^th Research Officers' Conf., Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 105-111.

Fatimah O, Eng L. and Asmah S. (1997). An innovative approach to crop protection in Sarawak. Proc. 34^th Research Officers' Conf., Dept. Agric., Sarawak, pp. 45-54.

Lockhart, B.E.L., Kiratiya-Angul, K., Jones, P. Eng, L., De Silva, P., Olszewski, N.E., Deema, N. and Sangalang,J. (1997).  Identification of Piper yellow mottle virus, a mealybug-transmitted badnavirus infecting Piper spp. in Southeast Asia.  European Journal of Plant Pathology, 103: 303-311.