Selected list of papers and publications
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Last updated: Nov 2011
A). Research Books/University Textbooks/Manuals/Handbooks
1. Ho, W.S., Wong, S.Y. and Chng, L.P. (2004). Module SBBI4303 Environmental Biology. Open University Malaysia (OUM), Kuala Lumpur. 2004. 164p. (ISBN 983-3491-25-1)
2. Ho, W.S. (2008). Laboratory Manual: Forensic DNA Typing. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 2008. 25p.
3. Ho, W.S., Wong, S.Y. and Chng, L.P. (2009). Module SQOE I Fundamental of Environmental Science. Open University Malaysia (OUM), Kuala Lumpur. 2009. 139p.
B). Edited Books/Proceedings
1. Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current State of Knowledge and Future Directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 9 April 2008. 101p. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
2. Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
3. Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. 132p. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
4. Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28-30 September 2011. (CD-ROM)
C). Refereed Journals
1. Wickneswari, R. & Ho, W.S. (2003). Determination of genetic relatedness of selected individual trees of Shorea leprosula Miq. and Dipterocarpus cornutus Dyer in forest seed production areas. TROPICS 13(2): 139-149. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Lee, K.S. & Lee, C.T. (2003). Impact of disturbance on population and genetic structure of tropical forest trees. Forest Genetics 11(3-4): 193-201. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
3. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2004). Effects of logging on forest structure after different time periods of logging in Peninsular Malaysia. Forest Ecology and Management 203: 209-228. (Indexed in Thomson ISI, Impact Factor = 1.992).
4. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2006). Comparative genetic diversity (polymorphisms) studies of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King (Dipterocarpaceae) using SSR and DAMD markers. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 18(1): 557-565. (Impact Factor = 0.519).
5. Ipor, I.B., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S., Salmizana, M.S. & Noryatimah, M. (2007). Ecology and DNA fingerprinting of Cryptocoryne pallidinervia Engler (Araceae) accessions using Polymerase Chain Reaction M13 universal primer. Malaysian Applied Biology Journal 36(2): 21-31. (Indexed in Thompson ISI).
6. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Molecular Cloning of cellulose synthase gene, SpCesA1 from developing xylem of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. Biotechnology 8(4): 416-424. (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
7. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. Lau, P. & Ismail, J. (2011). Sequence variation in the cellulose synthase (SpCesA1) gene from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia mother trees. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science 34(2): 323-329. (Indexed in SCOPUS and EBSCO).
8. Tchin, B.L., W.S. Ho, S.L. Pang and J. Ismail, 2011. Gene-associated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk trees. Biotechnology, 10(4): 303-315. DOI: 10.3923/biotech.2011. 303.315 (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
9. Tchin, B. L., W.S. Ho, S.L. Pang and J. Ismail, J. 2012. Association genetics of the cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) and cinnamate 4-hydrolase (G4H) genes with basic wood density in Neolamarckia cadamba. Biotechnology, 11(6), 307-317. doi: 10.3923/biotech.2012.307.317 (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
10. Mohamad, O. & Ho, W.S. (2011). The next generation sequencing technologies. GENETIK 18(1&2): 33-35. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
D). International Proceedings/Chapter in Books
1. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R. & Mahani, M.C. (2000). Changes in population structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King due to selective logging. In Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-12 August 2000. pp.52. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 983-2181-01-0)
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S. & Lee, C.T. (2000). Impact of logging on tropical forest genetic resources. In Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-12 August 2000. pp. 389-390. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 983-2181-08-9)
3. Ho, W.S, Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2002). Immediate effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii revealed by DAMD-PCR markers. In Proceedings of the 7th Round Table International Conference on Dipterocarps. Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 7-10 October 2002. pp. 10-15.
4. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of microsatellite markers for kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) by ISSR-suppression-PCR method. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 340-346. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
5. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of microsatellite markers for sawih. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 323-328. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
6. Noorasmah, S., Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S., Ho, W.S. & Meekiong, K. (2009). Biomass allocation patterns of Cryptocoryne cordata var. zonata from several localities in Sarawak, Malaysia. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 233-237. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
7. Ting, J.C., Ho, W.S., Cheksum, T. & Norzaitulrina, S. (2009). Molecular studies on dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.): DNA profiling and sex typing using RAPD markers. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and Environmental Safety and Health 2009: “Understanding the Causes of Climate Change and its Impacts on Natural Resources Management”. Four Points Shereton Hotel, Kuching, 24 – 26 Nov 2009. 11p. (CD-ROM)
8. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Genomics studies on plantation tree species in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products 2010: Addressing the global concerns and changing societal needs. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 5-7 October 2010. pp.172-182. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-967-5221-59-0)
9. Ho, W.S., Liew, K.S., Elias, A.B., Fedrick, B.J., Mohamad, K.M.A. & Phui, S.L. (2010). Genetic diversity of kelampayan using dominant DNA markers based on inter-simple sequence repeats in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products 2010: Addressing the global concerns and changing societal needs. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 5-7 October 2010. pp.332-340. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-967-5221-59-0)
E). National Proceedings/Chapter in Books
1. Ho, W.S., Mahani, M.C. & Normah, M.N. (1999). Monitoring genetic uniformity in Garcinia mangostana L. using RAPD. In Proceedings of the 11th National Biotechnology Seminar. MARDI, Melaka, Malaysia, 22-24 November 1999. pp. 328-329.
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D. & Mahani, M.C. (2000). Kesan pembalakan memilih terhadap struktur genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the IRPA RMK-7 Seminar. UKM (Vol. II). pp. 24-29.
3. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C., Shukor, M.N., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Immediate effects of logging on Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18-26 August 2001. 9 pp.
4. Lee, K.S., Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D., Choong, C.Y., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Effects of different logging practices on regeneration of tropical forest. In Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18-26 August 2001. 10 p.
5. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2002). Kesan pembalakan memilih terhadap kepelbagaian genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Prosiding Kolokium Siswazah Pertama UKM. Pusat Kembangan Pendidikan, UKM, 16-17 April 2002. 4 p.
6. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D. & Mahani, M.C. (2002). Kesan pembalakan terhadap kepelbagaian genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the IRPA RMK-7 Seminar. UKM (Vol. II). 6 p.
7. Ho, W.S., Yii, A. S., Tawan, C.S. & Julaihi, A. (2005). Development of species-specific sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) markers in Eusideroxylon zwageri. In Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12-16 September 2005. pp. 232-236. (ISBN 978-983-9554-19-9)
8. Ho, W.S., Kho, P.E., Sim, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2005). A preliminary study on in vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. In Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12-16 September 2005. pp. 660-662. (ISBN 978-983-9554-19-9)
9. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T., Rosmah, J., Sim, S.L. & Paulus, A.D. (2005). Evaluation of genetic relatedness among pepper (Piper nigrum L.) accessions using direct amplification of minisatellite-region DNA (DAMD). In Proceedings of the 6th National Congress on Genetics - Beyond Genome: Harnessing the Potential. Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 12-14 May 2005. pp. 299-302.
10. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Molecular cloning and characterization of full-length xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, SpXET1 cDNA from Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia - A preliminary report. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2006: Towards Research Applications and Product Development – The Way Forward. Hotel Grand Continental, Kuching, Sarawak, 2-3 November 2006. pp. 184-190. (CD-ROM)
11. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Isolation of cellulose synthase (CESA) and xyloglucan endotransglycosylase (XET) genes from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia – A preliminary report. In Proceedings of the Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics 2006. The Hilton Hotel Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 June 2006. 6p.
12. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Sequential extraction of RNA and DNA from the same sample of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007: Catalysing Planted Forest Development and Biodiversity Conservation. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1 - 2 November 2007. pp. 220-224. (CD-ROM)
13. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2007). Preliminary study on the genetic variation of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007: Catalysing Planted Forest Development and Biodiversity Conservation. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1-2 November 2007. pp. 65-71. (CD-ROM)
14. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2007). Assessment of genetic erosion of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King in tropical forest using DAMD markers. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. pp. 71-76. (CD-ROM)
15. Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S., Ho, W.S., Saupi, N. & Abai J. (2007). The trumpet plants (Cryptocoryne) of Sarawak. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. pp. 77-82. (CD-ROM)
16. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Rosmah, J. & Paulus, A.D. (2007). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. 5p. (CD-ROM)
17. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development of simple sequence repeat (SSR) DNA markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume (sawih): Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current state of knowledge and future directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 9 April 2008. pp. 78-81. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
18. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Microsatellite markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. (kelampayan): Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current state of knowledge and future directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 9 April 2008. pp. 71-73. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
19. Pang, S.L., Tan, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2008). Applications of Biotechnology in Tree Improvement Programme of Kelampayan and Sawih for Forest Plantation Development. In Proceedings of the 15th Malaysian Forestry Conference: Addressing Global Demands and Expectations in Forestry. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 20-24 October 2008. 8p.
20. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Molecular cloning and in silico characterization of CesA cDNA from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 580-584. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
21. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development and polymorphism of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) DNA markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume: Preliminary results. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 397-401. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
22. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development of simple sequence repeat markers specific for genotyping Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan) trees: Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 528-531. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
23. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2008). Genetic diversity of kelampayan trees in Sarawak by RAPD markers. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2008. Forest Seed Bank, Semengoh, Sarawak, 6-7 November 2008. 5p. (CD-ROM)
24. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Pauline, L. & Ismail, J. (2009). Sequence variation in cellulose synthase (CesA) gene from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia mother trees. In Proceedings of the Simposium Biologi Malaysia 2009: Harnessing the Potential of Biodiversity. Hotel Equatorial, Bangi, Selangor, 17-18 November 2009. pp. 195-199.
25. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2009). Genetic variation of kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba) trees in Niah, Sarawak as revealed by RAPD marker assays. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 89-93.
26. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of SSR markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 94-99.
27. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Microsatellite markers development for Duabanga moluccana Blume. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 100-105.
28. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Functional Genomic Studies on Wood Formation of Kelampayan. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 106-111.
29. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Microsatellite markers development for Duabanga moluccana – Preliminary results. In Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium 2009. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 14-15 April 2009. pp. 11-18. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
30. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium 2009. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 14-15 April 2009. pp. 70-74. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
31. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2010). Effects of logging on forest structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii and Shorea singkawang in tropical forests. In MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant 1994-2008. Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF), Penang, Malaysia. pp. 214-215.
32. Pang, S.L., Rohanie, B., Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Kelampayan Tree Improvement Programme. In Proceedings of the Planted Forest Seminar 2010. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 25 May 2010. 7p. (CD-ROM)
33. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). From conservation to innovation: Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
34. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development and polymorphism of SSR markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume (Sawih). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
35. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development of SSR markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
36. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2010). Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamy alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
37. Ting, J.C., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S. & Shamsudin, N. (2010). Development of SCAR markers for sex determination in Canarium odontophyllum Miq. (Dabai). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
38. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S. & Pang, S.L. (2010). Expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers (EST-SSR) from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
39. Tiong, S.Y., Chiew, S.F., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Genetic diversity of Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) in Sarawak using ISSR markers. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
40. Ismail, J., Ho, W.S., Hafizah, A.R., Angela, T.H. & Wickneswari, R. (2010). Applications of genomcis to Acacia mangium plus tree improvement for wood quality. In Proceedings of the National Biotechnology Seminar 2010. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 24-26 May 2010. 3p. (CD-ROM)
41. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Development and characterization of expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers from kelampayan tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
42. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Molecular cloning and in silico characterization of full-length cinnamate 4-hydroxylase cDNA from Neolamarckia cadamba. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
43. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Isolation and characterization of full-length cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase cDNA in Kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
44. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 3p. (CD-ROM)
45. Tiong, S.Y., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Molecular cloning of full-length cellulose synthase (CesA) gene from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
46. Tiong, S.Y., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Full-length xyloglucan endotrans-glycosylase / hydrolase (XTH) gene isolation and characterization from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
47. Nurfaizah, M., Petrus, B. & Ho, W.S. (2011). Seed germination and DNA genotyping of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) progenies (half-sib family). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
48. Pang, S.L. & Ho, W.S. (2011). Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) analysis of Neolamarckia cadamba in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
F). Abstracts (Oral & Poster Presentation)
1. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R. & Mahani, M.C. (1999). Effects of selective logging on demographic genetic structure of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. Poster paper presented at the Symposium Biology in the Next Millennium: Challenges in Biology Education and Research. Hotel Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-2 December 1999.
2. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Shukor, M.D., Lee, K.S. & Mahani, M.C. (2001). Changes in population structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King due to selective logging. Poster paper presented at the IPTA R&D Research and Development Exhibition 2001. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25-28 October 2001.
3. Ho, W.S. (2003). Forest genomics: Discovery of adaptive genes. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS ‘Bersama Masyarakat’ Exhibition in conjunction with the UNIMAS 10 Years Celebration: A Decade of Excellence. Amphitheatre, Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak, 5 August 2003.
4. Ho, W.S. (2003). Molecular technique for plant conservation genetics. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS ‘Bersama Masyarakat’ Exhibition in conjunction with the UNIMAS 10 Years Celebration: A Decade of Excellence. Amphitheatre, Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak, 5 August 2003.
5. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2003). Effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii and Shorea singkawang in tropical forest. Technical paper presented at the MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant: Research Report Seminar. Bilik Wawasan, Rumah Universiti, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 10 December 2003. 32 p.
6. Ipor, I.B., Ho, W.S., Tawan, M.S., Salmizana, M.S. & Norytimah, M. (2004). Ecology and DNA fingerprinting of Cryptocoryne pallinervia Engler accessions using PCR with M13 universal primer. Poster paper presented at the International Aroid Symposium. Kuching, Sarawak, 24-27 November 2004.
7. Ho, W.S., Yii, A. S., Tawan, C.S. & Julaihi, A. (2005). Development of species-specific SCAR markers in Borneo Ironwood from directed amplification of minisatellite-region DNA (DAMD). Poster paper presented at the MSA Golden Jubilee International Science Congress (ISC) 2005. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 3-6 August 2005.
8. Ho, W.S., Kho, P.E., Sim, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2005). In vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia. Poster paper presented at the IPTA R&D Research and Development Exposition 2005. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 30 September - 2 October 2005.
9. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). High quality total RNA isolation from Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia tissues rich in secondary metabolites. Poster paper presented at the Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 24-25 May 2006.
10. Ho, W.S., Tan, H.T., Sim, S.L. & Voon, B.H. (2006). Sex identification in dabai. Poster paper presented at the Hari Peladang, Petani & Nelayan (HPPN) Expo. Sri Aman, Sarawak, 11-13 November 2006.
11. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T., Sim, S.L., Rosmah, J. & Paulus, A.D. (2006). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA-based markers for improvement and variety identification. Poster paper presented at the Hari Peladang, Petani & Nelayan (HPPN) Expo. Sri Aman, Sarawak, 11-13 November 2006.
12. Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Establishment of forest seed production areas of Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia by DNA marker-assisted selection from natural populations in tropical forest. Oral paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007.
13. Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Johnson, C. (2008). Molecular marker-assisted evaluation of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia mother trees for establishment of forest seed production areas (SPAs). Oral Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
14. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Wood formation in indigenous tree species (Neolamarckia cadamba): A Genomic Approach. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
15. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). An improved and efficient protocol for isolation high-quality genomic DNA from camphor-containing timber species, Dryobalanops beccarii Dyer. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
16. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Microsatellite markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
17. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2008). RAPD marker variation among local Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
18. Doreen, C. & Ho, W.S. (2008). Genetic relatedness (DAMD-PCR) of selected dipterocarp species in seed production areas. Oral paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
19. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Tan, S.L., Tiong, S.Y., Chew, S.F., Nurfaizah, M., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2009). Applications of Biotechnology to Plantation Forestry in Sarawak. Oral paper presented at the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009.
20. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tiong, S.Y., Tchin, B.L., Lai, P.S., Chew, S.F., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). From conservation to innovation: Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Exhibition, CAIS-UNIMAS, 25-26 March 2010.
21. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S., Phui, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Chew, S.F., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Forest biotechnology: Gateway to the improvement of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the Planted Forests Seminar 2010 in conjunction with the Planted Forests Week. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 10-25 May 2010.
22. Pang, S.L., Evelyn, J., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). A conceptual framework of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan) tree improvement programme. Poster paper presented at the Planted Forests Seminar 2010 in conjunction with the Planted Forests Week. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 10-25 May 2010.
23. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tiong, S.Y., Tchin, B.L., Lai, P.S., Chew, S.F., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Applications of genomics to plantation forestry in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
24. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development of simple sequence repeats for Duabanga moluccana Blume. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
25. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Simple sequence repeats markers development in Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (kelampayan) using ISSR suppression-PCR method. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
26. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2010). Gene-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamy alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk trees. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
27. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from developing xylem cDNA library of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
28. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the 21st International Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX’10) Creativity: Pathway to innovative economy. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14-16 May 2010.
29. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2011). Forest biotechnology: Gateway to the production of high value Kelampayan. Oral paper presented at the Workshop on Kelampayan Tree Improvement Programme. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 19 September 2011.
30. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X kit for high-throughput genotyping. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Expo 2011. CAIS, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 28-29 March 2011.
31. Liew, K.S., Phui, S.L., Nurfaizah, M., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Ismail, J. & Julaihi, A. (2011). Genetic marker for DNA barcoding of plantation tree species. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Expo 2011. CAIS, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 28-29 March 2011.
32. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X kit for high-throughput genotyping. Poster paper presented at the International Exposition of Research and Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning 2011 (PECIPTA2011). Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-15 September 2011.
G). Newsletter/Bulletin/Newspaper Articles
1. Ho, W.S. (2005). In vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. UNIMAS Research Update: Special focus on R&D Products Vol. 2(3): 4. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
2. Tawan, C.S., Sim, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Lau, C.Y. (2005). Leonurus sibiricus L. (Kacangma): A potential medicinal herb in Sarawak. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(1): 22. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
3. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Paulus, A.D. Rosmah, J. & Lau, E.T. (2005). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers for improvement and variety identification. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(1): 23. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
4. Ho, W.S., Awang Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Roslan, H.A., Tawan, C.S., Isa, I.B. & Yii, A.S. (2005). Molecular techniques for belian conservation. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(2): 9. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
5. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Paulus, A.D. Rosmah, J. & Lau, E.T. (2006). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers for improvement and variety identification. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 3(1): 17. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
6. Ho, W.S., Awang Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Roslan, H.A., Tawan, C.S., Isa, I.B. & Yii, A.S. (2006). Molecular techniques for Belian conservation. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 3(1): 18. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
7. Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Industry-University Cooperative Research Programme: FGBTI. Genomics Research Update: September 2007. 45pp.
8. Ho, W.S. (2008). Molecular Studies on forest trees. Outreach 2(2): 9. (ISSN: 1985-2053)
9. Ho, W.S. (2008). Science to Enhance Commercial Plantation Forest. ResearchSEA – Technology News, URL: http://www.researchsea.com/html/ article.php/aid/3349/cid/2/ research/science_to_enhance_commercial_plantation_forest.html? Articled released Thurs-10th-July-2008.
10. Ho, W.S. (2008). Science to Enhance Commercial Plantation Forest. Innovations report, URL: http://www.innovationsreport.de/html/berichte/agrar_forstwis-senschaften/bericht-114177.html. Articled released Fri-11-July-2008
11. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2009). CADAMOMICS: A genomic resource for wood formation in kelampayan, Neolamarkia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. FRST Research Bulletin 2:5-7. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
12. Ho, W.S., Ting, J.C., Lau, C.Y. & Sim, S.L. (2009). Male/Female Differentiation for Sibu Olive. Outreach 3(1): 11. (ISSN: 1985-2053)
13. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). ‘Touch-incubate-PCR’ approach (aka fasTip-X) for high throughput genotyping. FRST Research Bulletin 1 (April 2011): 15. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
14. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Development and characterization of expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers from kelampayan tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). FRST Research Bulletin 2 (October 2011): 15. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
15. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. Lau, P. & Ismail, J. (2011). Sequence variation in the cellulose synthase (SpCesA1) gene from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia mother trees. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 7(1): 17. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
16. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Gene-associated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamy alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk trees. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 7(1): 18. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
1. Ho, W.S., Wong, S.Y. and Chng, L.P. (2004). Module SBBI4303 Environmental Biology. Open University Malaysia (OUM), Kuala Lumpur. 2004. 164p. (ISBN 983-3491-25-1)
2. Ho, W.S. (2008). Laboratory Manual: Forensic DNA Typing. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 2008. 25p.
3. Ho, W.S., Wong, S.Y. and Chng, L.P. (2009). Module SQOE I Fundamental of Environmental Science. Open University Malaysia (OUM), Kuala Lumpur. 2009. 139p.
B). Edited Books/Proceedings
1. Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current State of Knowledge and Future Directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 9 April 2008. 101p. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
2. Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
3. Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. 132p. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
4. Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28-30 September 2011. (CD-ROM)
C). Refereed Journals
1. Wickneswari, R. & Ho, W.S. (2003). Determination of genetic relatedness of selected individual trees of Shorea leprosula Miq. and Dipterocarpus cornutus Dyer in forest seed production areas. TROPICS 13(2): 139-149. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Lee, K.S. & Lee, C.T. (2003). Impact of disturbance on population and genetic structure of tropical forest trees. Forest Genetics 11(3-4): 193-201. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
3. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2004). Effects of logging on forest structure after different time periods of logging in Peninsular Malaysia. Forest Ecology and Management 203: 209-228. (Indexed in Thomson ISI, Impact Factor = 1.992).
4. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2006). Comparative genetic diversity (polymorphisms) studies of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King (Dipterocarpaceae) using SSR and DAMD markers. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 18(1): 557-565. (Impact Factor = 0.519).
5. Ipor, I.B., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S., Salmizana, M.S. & Noryatimah, M. (2007). Ecology and DNA fingerprinting of Cryptocoryne pallidinervia Engler (Araceae) accessions using Polymerase Chain Reaction M13 universal primer. Malaysian Applied Biology Journal 36(2): 21-31. (Indexed in Thompson ISI).
6. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Molecular Cloning of cellulose synthase gene, SpCesA1 from developing xylem of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. Biotechnology 8(4): 416-424. (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
7. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. Lau, P. & Ismail, J. (2011). Sequence variation in the cellulose synthase (SpCesA1) gene from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia mother trees. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science 34(2): 323-329. (Indexed in SCOPUS and EBSCO).
8. Tchin, B.L., W.S. Ho, S.L. Pang and J. Ismail, 2011. Gene-associated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk trees. Biotechnology, 10(4): 303-315. DOI: 10.3923/biotech.2011. 303.315 (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
9. Tchin, B. L., W.S. Ho, S.L. Pang and J. Ismail, J. 2012. Association genetics of the cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) and cinnamate 4-hydrolase (G4H) genes with basic wood density in Neolamarckia cadamba. Biotechnology, 11(6), 307-317. doi: 10.3923/biotech.2012.307.317 (Indexed in SCOPUS and Thomson ISI).
10. Mohamad, O. & Ho, W.S. (2011). The next generation sequencing technologies. GENETIK 18(1&2): 33-35. (Indexed in Google Scholar).
D). International Proceedings/Chapter in Books
1. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R. & Mahani, M.C. (2000). Changes in population structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King due to selective logging. In Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-12 August 2000. pp.52. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 983-2181-01-0)
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S. & Lee, C.T. (2000). Impact of logging on tropical forest genetic resources. In Proceedings of the XXI IUFRO World Congress 2000: Forests and society – The role of research. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 7-12 August 2000. pp. 389-390. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 983-2181-08-9)
3. Ho, W.S, Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2002). Immediate effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii revealed by DAMD-PCR markers. In Proceedings of the 7th Round Table International Conference on Dipterocarps. Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 7-10 October 2002. pp. 10-15.
4. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of microsatellite markers for kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser) by ISSR-suppression-PCR method. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 340-346. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
5. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of microsatellite markers for sawih. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 323-328. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
6. Noorasmah, S., Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S., Ho, W.S. & Meekiong, K. (2009). Biomass allocation patterns of Cryptocoryne cordata var. zonata from several localities in Sarawak, Malaysia. In Proceedings of the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009. pp. 233-237. (ISBN 978-967-5418-11-2)
7. Ting, J.C., Ho, W.S., Cheksum, T. & Norzaitulrina, S. (2009). Molecular studies on dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.): DNA profiling and sex typing using RAPD markers. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and Environmental Safety and Health 2009: “Understanding the Causes of Climate Change and its Impacts on Natural Resources Management”. Four Points Shereton Hotel, Kuching, 24 – 26 Nov 2009. 11p. (CD-ROM)
8. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Genomics studies on plantation tree species in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products 2010: Addressing the global concerns and changing societal needs. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 5-7 October 2010. pp.172-182. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-967-5221-59-0)
9. Ho, W.S., Liew, K.S., Elias, A.B., Fedrick, B.J., Mohamad, K.M.A. & Phui, S.L. (2010). Genetic diversity of kelampayan using dominant DNA markers based on inter-simple sequence repeats in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products 2010: Addressing the global concerns and changing societal needs. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 5-7 October 2010. pp.332-340. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-967-5221-59-0)
E). National Proceedings/Chapter in Books
1. Ho, W.S., Mahani, M.C. & Normah, M.N. (1999). Monitoring genetic uniformity in Garcinia mangostana L. using RAPD. In Proceedings of the 11th National Biotechnology Seminar. MARDI, Melaka, Malaysia, 22-24 November 1999. pp. 328-329.
2. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D. & Mahani, M.C. (2000). Kesan pembalakan memilih terhadap struktur genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the IRPA RMK-7 Seminar. UKM (Vol. II). pp. 24-29.
3. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C., Shukor, M.N., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Immediate effects of logging on Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18-26 August 2001. 9 pp.
4. Lee, K.S., Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D., Choong, C.Y., Haron A.H. & Che Ros, A. (2001). Effects of different logging practices on regeneration of tropical forest. In Proceedings of the 13th Malaysian Forestry Conference. Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 18-26 August 2001. 10 p.
5. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Mahani, M.C. & Shukor, M.N. (2002). Kesan pembalakan memilih terhadap kepelbagaian genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Prosiding Kolokium Siswazah Pertama UKM. Pusat Kembangan Pendidikan, UKM, 16-17 April 2002. 4 p.
6. Wickneswari, R., Ho, W.S., Shukor, M.D. & Mahani, M.C. (2002). Kesan pembalakan terhadap kepelbagaian genetik Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. In Proceedings of the IRPA RMK-7 Seminar. UKM (Vol. II). 6 p.
7. Ho, W.S., Yii, A. S., Tawan, C.S. & Julaihi, A. (2005). Development of species-specific sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) markers in Eusideroxylon zwageri. In Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12-16 September 2005. pp. 232-236. (ISBN 978-983-9554-19-9)
8. Ho, W.S., Kho, P.E., Sim, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2005). A preliminary study on in vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. In Proceedings of the 14th Malaysian Forestry Conference on Forestry in Malaysia: Re-Inventing Human-Nature Relationships. The Megellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 12-16 September 2005. pp. 660-662. (ISBN 978-983-9554-19-9)
9. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T., Rosmah, J., Sim, S.L. & Paulus, A.D. (2005). Evaluation of genetic relatedness among pepper (Piper nigrum L.) accessions using direct amplification of minisatellite-region DNA (DAMD). In Proceedings of the 6th National Congress on Genetics - Beyond Genome: Harnessing the Potential. Crown Princess Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 12-14 May 2005. pp. 299-302.
10. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Molecular cloning and characterization of full-length xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, SpXET1 cDNA from Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia - A preliminary report. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2006: Towards Research Applications and Product Development – The Way Forward. Hotel Grand Continental, Kuching, Sarawak, 2-3 November 2006. pp. 184-190. (CD-ROM)
11. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). Isolation of cellulose synthase (CESA) and xyloglucan endotransglycosylase (XET) genes from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia – A preliminary report. In Proceedings of the Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics 2006. The Hilton Hotel Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 June 2006. 6p.
12. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Sequential extraction of RNA and DNA from the same sample of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007: Catalysing Planted Forest Development and Biodiversity Conservation. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1 - 2 November 2007. pp. 220-224. (CD-ROM)
13. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2007). Preliminary study on the genetic variation of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2007: Catalysing Planted Forest Development and Biodiversity Conservation. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 1-2 November 2007. pp. 65-71. (CD-ROM)
14. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2007). Assessment of genetic erosion of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King in tropical forest using DAMD markers. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. pp. 71-76. (CD-ROM)
15. Ipor, I.B., Tawan, C.S., Ho, W.S., Saupi, N. & Abai J. (2007). The trumpet plants (Cryptocoryne) of Sarawak. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. pp. 77-82. (CD-ROM)
16. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Rosmah, J. & Paulus, A.D. (2007). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers. In Proceedings of the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007. 5p. (CD-ROM)
17. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development of simple sequence repeat (SSR) DNA markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume (sawih): Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current state of knowledge and future directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 9 April 2008. pp. 78-81. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
18. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Microsatellite markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. (kelampayan): Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium on Biotechnology: Current state of knowledge and future directions. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 9 April 2008. pp. 71-73. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978‐983‐9257‐98‐4)
19. Pang, S.L., Tan, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2008). Applications of Biotechnology in Tree Improvement Programme of Kelampayan and Sawih for Forest Plantation Development. In Proceedings of the 15th Malaysian Forestry Conference: Addressing Global Demands and Expectations in Forestry. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 20-24 October 2008. 8p.
20. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Molecular cloning and in silico characterization of CesA cDNA from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 580-584. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
21. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development and polymorphism of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) DNA markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume: Preliminary results. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 397-401. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
22. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Development of simple sequence repeat markers specific for genotyping Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan) trees: Preliminary Results. In Proceedings of the 10th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology Realization of Biodiversity Potentials Through Applied Biology. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, Kuching, Sarawak, 6-8 November 2008. pp. 528-531. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-44335-0-5)
23. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2008). Genetic diversity of kelampayan trees in Sarawak by RAPD markers. In Proceedings of the Applied Forest Science Research Seminar 2008. Forest Seed Bank, Semengoh, Sarawak, 6-7 November 2008. 5p. (CD-ROM)
24. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Pauline, L. & Ismail, J. (2009). Sequence variation in cellulose synthase (CesA) gene from Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia mother trees. In Proceedings of the Simposium Biologi Malaysia 2009: Harnessing the Potential of Biodiversity. Hotel Equatorial, Bangi, Selangor, 17-18 November 2009. pp. 195-199.
25. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2009). Genetic variation of kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba) trees in Niah, Sarawak as revealed by RAPD marker assays. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 89-93.
26. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of SSR markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 94-99.
27. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Microsatellite markers development for Duabanga moluccana Blume. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 100-105.
28. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Functional Genomic Studies on Wood Formation of Kelampayan. In Proceedings of the Seminar on Viability Assessment of Indigenous Tree Species and Propagation Techniques for Planted Forest Development in Sarawak. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 21 May 2009. pp. 106-111.
29. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Microsatellite markers development for Duabanga moluccana – Preliminary results. In Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium 2009. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 14-15 April 2009. pp. 11-18. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
30. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2009). Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. In Proceedings of the 2nd Biotechnology Colloquium 2009. Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS, 14-15 April 2009. pp. 70-74. (CD-ROM) (ISBN 978-983-9257-99-1)
31. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2010). Effects of logging on forest structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii and Shorea singkawang in tropical forests. In MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant 1994-2008. Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF), Penang, Malaysia. pp. 214-215.
32. Pang, S.L., Rohanie, B., Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Kelampayan Tree Improvement Programme. In Proceedings of the Planted Forest Seminar 2010. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 25 May 2010. 7p. (CD-ROM)
33. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). From conservation to innovation: Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
34. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development and polymorphism of SSR markers for Duabanga moluccana Blume (Sawih). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
35. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development of SSR markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
36. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2010). Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamy alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
37. Ting, J.C., Ho, W.S., Tawan, C.S. & Shamsudin, N. (2010). Development of SCAR markers for sex determination in Canarium odontophyllum Miq. (Dabai). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
38. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S. & Pang, S.L. (2010). Expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers (EST-SSR) from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
39. Tiong, S.Y., Chiew, S.F., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Genetic diversity of Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) in Sarawak using ISSR markers. In Proceedings of the 3rd Biotechnology Colloquium 2010: How Far Have We Gone? Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS. 24-25 May 2010. (CD-ROM)
40. Ismail, J., Ho, W.S., Hafizah, A.R., Angela, T.H. & Wickneswari, R. (2010). Applications of genomcis to Acacia mangium plus tree improvement for wood quality. In Proceedings of the National Biotechnology Seminar 2010. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 24-26 May 2010. 3p. (CD-ROM)
41. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Development and characterization of expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers from kelampayan tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
42. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Molecular cloning and in silico characterization of full-length cinnamate 4-hydroxylase cDNA from Neolamarckia cadamba. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
43. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Isolation and characterization of full-length cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase cDNA in Kelampayan (Neolamarckia cadamba). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
44. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 3p. (CD-ROM)
45. Tiong, S.Y., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Molecular cloning of full-length cellulose synthase (CesA) gene from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
46. Tiong, S.Y., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Full-length xyloglucan endotrans-glycosylase / hydrolase (XTH) gene isolation and characterization from Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
47. Nurfaizah, M., Petrus, B. & Ho, W.S. (2011). Seed germination and DNA genotyping of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) progenies (half-sib family). In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
48. Pang, S.L. & Ho, W.S. (2011). Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) analysis of Neolamarckia cadamba in Sarawak. In Proceedings of the 9th Malaysia Genetics Congress (MGC9): Appreciating the Richness of Nature through Genetics. Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 28 – 30 September 2011. 4p. (CD-ROM)
F). Abstracts (Oral & Poster Presentation)
1. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R. & Mahani, M.C. (1999). Effects of selective logging on demographic genetic structure of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King. Poster paper presented at the Symposium Biology in the Next Millennium: Challenges in Biology Education and Research. Hotel Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1-2 December 1999.
2. Ho, W.S., Wickneswari, R., Shukor, M.D., Lee, K.S. & Mahani, M.C. (2001). Changes in population structure and genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii Dyer ex King due to selective logging. Poster paper presented at the IPTA R&D Research and Development Exhibition 2001. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25-28 October 2001.
3. Ho, W.S. (2003). Forest genomics: Discovery of adaptive genes. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS ‘Bersama Masyarakat’ Exhibition in conjunction with the UNIMAS 10 Years Celebration: A Decade of Excellence. Amphitheatre, Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak, 5 August 2003.
4. Ho, W.S. (2003). Molecular technique for plant conservation genetics. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS ‘Bersama Masyarakat’ Exhibition in conjunction with the UNIMAS 10 Years Celebration: A Decade of Excellence. Amphitheatre, Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak, 5 August 2003.
5. Ho, W.S. & Wickneswari, R. (2003). Effects of selective logging on genetic diversity of Shorea curtisii and Shorea singkawang in tropical forest. Technical paper presented at the MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant: Research Report Seminar. Bilik Wawasan, Rumah Universiti, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 10 December 2003. 32 p.
6. Ipor, I.B., Ho, W.S., Tawan, M.S., Salmizana, M.S. & Norytimah, M. (2004). Ecology and DNA fingerprinting of Cryptocoryne pallinervia Engler accessions using PCR with M13 universal primer. Poster paper presented at the International Aroid Symposium. Kuching, Sarawak, 24-27 November 2004.
7. Ho, W.S., Yii, A. S., Tawan, C.S. & Julaihi, A. (2005). Development of species-specific SCAR markers in Borneo Ironwood from directed amplification of minisatellite-region DNA (DAMD). Poster paper presented at the MSA Golden Jubilee International Science Congress (ISC) 2005. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 3-6 August 2005.
8. Ho, W.S., Kho, P.E., Sim, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2005). In vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia. Poster paper presented at the IPTA R&D Research and Development Exposition 2005. PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, 30 September - 2 October 2005.
9. Lau, E.T., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2006). High quality total RNA isolation from Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia tissues rich in secondary metabolites. Poster paper presented at the Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 24-25 May 2006.
10. Ho, W.S., Tan, H.T., Sim, S.L. & Voon, B.H. (2006). Sex identification in dabai. Poster paper presented at the Hari Peladang, Petani & Nelayan (HPPN) Expo. Sri Aman, Sarawak, 11-13 November 2006.
11. Ho, W.S., Lau, E.T., Sim, S.L., Rosmah, J. & Paulus, A.D. (2006). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA-based markers for improvement and variety identification. Poster paper presented at the Hari Peladang, Petani & Nelayan (HPPN) Expo. Sri Aman, Sarawak, 11-13 November 2006.
12. Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Establishment of forest seed production areas of Shorea parvifolia Dyer ssp. parvifolia by DNA marker-assisted selection from natural populations in tropical forest. Oral paper presented at the UNIMAS Research Symposium 2007. Central Teaching Facility 1, UNIMAS West Campus, 10-12 December 2007.
13. Ho, W.S., Julaihi, A. & Johnson, C. (2008). Molecular marker-assisted evaluation of Shorea parvifolia Dyer parvifolia mother trees for establishment of forest seed production areas (SPAs). Oral Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
14. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Wood formation in indigenous tree species (Neolamarckia cadamba): A Genomic Approach. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
15. Liew. K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). An improved and efficient protocol for isolation high-quality genomic DNA from camphor-containing timber species, Dryobalanops beccarii Dyer. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
16. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2008). Microsatellite markers for Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (Kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
17. Tan, S.L., Julaihi, A. & Ho, W.S. (2008). RAPD marker variation among local Neolamarckia cadamba (Kelampayan) trees for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
18. Doreen, C. & Ho, W.S. (2008). Genetic relatedness (DAMD-PCR) of selected dipterocarp species in seed production areas. Oral paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Chapter for Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation - Towards Sustainable Land-Use in Tropical Asia Conference. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 23-26 April 2008.
19. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Tan, S.L., Tiong, S.Y., Chew, S.F., Nurfaizah, M., Julaihi, A. & Ismail, J. (2009). Applications of Biotechnology to Plantation Forestry in Sarawak. Oral paper presented at the 3rd Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NRTrop3): Harnessing tropical natural resources through innovations and technologies. Hilton Kuching, Sarawak, 3-5 August 2009.
20. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tiong, S.Y., Tchin, B.L., Lai, P.S., Chew, S.F., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). From conservation to innovation: Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Exhibition, CAIS-UNIMAS, 25-26 March 2010.
21. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S., Phui, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Chew, S.F., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Forest biotechnology: Gateway to the improvement of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the Planted Forests Seminar 2010 in conjunction with the Planted Forests Week. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 10-25 May 2010.
22. Pang, S.L., Evelyn, J., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). A conceptual framework of Neolamarckia cadamba (kelampayan) tree improvement programme. Poster paper presented at the Planted Forests Seminar 2010 in conjunction with the Planted Forests Week. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 10-25 May 2010.
23. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tiong, S.Y., Tchin, B.L., Lai, P.S., Chew, S.F., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Applications of genomics to plantation forestry in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
24. Liew, K.S., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Development of simple sequence repeats for Duabanga moluccana Blume. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
25. Phui, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Simple sequence repeats markers development in Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (kelampayan) using ISSR suppression-PCR method. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
26. Tchin, B.L., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2010). Gene-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in cinnamate 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and cinnamy alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) genes from Acacia mangium superbulk trees. Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
27. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags from developing xylem cDNA library of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser (kelampayan). Poster paper presented at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2010 Joint Conference: IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010: Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era. The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 7-12 March 2010.
28. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Lai, P.S., Tiong, S.Y., Phui, S.L., Liew, K.S., Nurfaizah, M., Tchin, B.L., Ismail, J., Cheksum, T., Petrus, B. & Julaihi, A. (2010). Building research capacity for planted forest development in Sarawak. Poster paper presented at the 21st International Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX’10) Creativity: Pathway to innovative economy. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14-16 May 2010.
29. Pang, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2011). Forest biotechnology: Gateway to the production of high value Kelampayan. Oral paper presented at the Workshop on Kelampayan Tree Improvement Programme. Wisma STA, Kuching, Sarawak, 19 September 2011.
30. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X kit for high-throughput genotyping. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Expo 2011. CAIS, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 28-29 March 2011.
31. Liew, K.S., Phui, S.L., Nurfaizah, M., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L., Ismail, J. & Julaihi, A. (2011). Genetic marker for DNA barcoding of plantation tree species. Poster paper presented at the UNIMAS R&D Expo 2011. CAIS, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 28-29 March 2011.
32. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Plant DNA Extraction Kit – fasTiP-X kit for high-throughput genotyping. Poster paper presented at the International Exposition of Research and Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning 2011 (PECIPTA2011). Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-15 September 2011.
G). Newsletter/Bulletin/Newspaper Articles
1. Ho, W.S. (2005). In vitro regeneration of Shorea parvifolia ssp. parvifolia. UNIMAS Research Update: Special focus on R&D Products Vol. 2(3): 4. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
2. Tawan, C.S., Sim, S.L., Ho, W.S. & Lau, C.Y. (2005). Leonurus sibiricus L. (Kacangma): A potential medicinal herb in Sarawak. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(1): 22. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
3. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Paulus, A.D. Rosmah, J. & Lau, E.T. (2005). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers for improvement and variety identification. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(1): 23. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
4. Ho, W.S., Awang Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Roslan, H.A., Tawan, C.S., Isa, I.B. & Yii, A.S. (2005). Molecular techniques for belian conservation. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 2(2): 9. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
5. Ho, W.S., Sim, S.L., Paulus, A.D. Rosmah, J. & Lau, E.T. (2006). Genetic assessment of pepper germplasm using DNA markers for improvement and variety identification. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 3(1): 17. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
6. Ho, W.S., Awang Ahmad Sallehin, A.H., Roslan, H.A., Tawan, C.S., Isa, I.B. & Yii, A.S. (2006). Molecular techniques for Belian conservation. UNIMAS Research Update Vol. 3(1): 18. (ISSN: 1675-5820)
7. Ho, W.S. & Julaihi, A. (2007). Industry-University Cooperative Research Programme: FGBTI. Genomics Research Update: September 2007. 45pp.
8. Ho, W.S. (2008). Molecular Studies on forest trees. Outreach 2(2): 9. (ISSN: 1985-2053)
9. Ho, W.S. (2008). Science to Enhance Commercial Plantation Forest. ResearchSEA – Technology News, URL: http://www.researchsea.com/html/ article.php/aid/3349/cid/2/ research/science_to_enhance_commercial_plantation_forest.html? Articled released Thurs-10th-July-2008.
10. Ho, W.S. (2008). Science to Enhance Commercial Plantation Forest. Innovations report, URL: http://www.innovationsreport.de/html/berichte/agrar_forstwis-senschaften/bericht-114177.html. Articled released Fri-11-July-2008
11. Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Julaihi, A. (2009). CADAMOMICS: A genomic resource for wood formation in kelampayan, Neolamarkia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser. FRST Research Bulletin 2:5-7. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
12. Ho, W.S., Ting, J.C., Lau, C.Y. & Sim, S.L. (2009). Male/Female Differentiation for Sibu Olive. Outreach 3(1): 11. (ISSN: 1985-2053)
13. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). ‘Touch-incubate-PCR’ approach (aka fasTip-X) for high throughput genotyping. FRST Research Bulletin 1 (April 2011): 15. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
14. Lai, P.S., Ho, W.S., Pang, S.L. & Ismail, J. (2011). Development and characterization of expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeat markers from kelampayan tree transcriptome (NcdbEST). FRST Research Bulletin 2 (October 2011): 15. (ISSN: 1511-0788)
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