KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is stepping up research and development (R&D) to tackle disease and pest threats that could affect forest plantation productivity and the competitiveness of the country's timber industry.
FRIM's R&D A Bulwark For Forest Plantation Health: Protecting The National Wood-Based Sector
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FRIM is enhancing R&D to protect forest plantations from diseases and pests, ensuring the sustainability of Malaysia's timber industry.
- FRIM focuses on diseases like heart rot and root rot threatening Acacia mangium plantations.
- Malaysia's timber industry exported RM22.9 billion in 2024, highlighting its economic importance.
- FRIM also researches Eucalyptus species to reduce pressure on natural forests.
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