Research and Development (R&D)

The R&D Branch under Research and Quality Development Division of Malaysian Pepper Board was entrusted to undertake intensive research studies on black pepper for improvement of productivity as well as to transform the conventional production line from raw material processing to value-added products production towards sustainable development of pepper industry in Malaysia.

The Roles of R&D Section

  • To conduct R&D for comprehensive development of pepper industry;
  • To develop pepper R&D infrastructures and facilities;
  • To establish Pepper Germplasm Centre;
  • To produce quality planting materials;To produce value-added products;
  • To produce pepper based food products;
  • To publish and disseminate scientific information to the public; and
  • To provide technical advisory services to the public.

Upstream Sector

  • Revolutionising planting practices via implementation of organic farming, intercropping system and controlled environment system (IOTs);
  • Conduct innovation studies on farming practices and farming inputs includes alternative supports and low-cost farming inputs;
  • Development of environmental friendly biocontrol methods for pepper diseases and insect pests;
  • Development of tissue culture methods for producing of disease-
  • Development of mobile-apps for diagnosis of pepper diseases and nutritional deficiencies;
  • Development of biological markers through biotechnological studies; and
  • Implementation of pepper breeding programs to produce new and quality pepper varieties.
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Downstream Sector

  • Exploration of the new applications of pepper extracts in the development of beauty and personal care products;
  • Conduct studies on the effectiveness of pepper extracts as an active ingredient in the development of nutraceutical products;
  • Development of pepper based food products; and
  • Transfer of product development technologies, processes and formulations to pepper entrepreneurs.
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Tel       : +60 82 527600 | +60 82 331811 Fax :+60 82 336877
Email  : info@mpb.gov.my
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