Dr. Rashidi Bin Othman

Associate Professor
International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from Lincoln University, New Zealand

My URL
https://livedna.org/60.31563

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Biotechnology
Plant Tissue Culture
Horticultural Science
Antioxidant Activity

Selected Publications

  1. Yaacob, J., N. Abdul Halim, S. Ashokhan, H. Ali and R. Othman, 2019. Distribution of carotenoids and vitamin A activity in aerial organs of selected underutilized Malaysian “ulam” or traditional vegetables (Averrhoa carambola, Manihot esculenta and Ipomoea batatas). Pigment Resin Technol., 48: 148-155.
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  2. Othman, R., N.A.M. Amin, A.E. Abu Bakar, N.A. Fadzillah and N. Mahmad, 2019. Carotenoid pigments of red, green and brown macroalgae species as potential active pharmaceutical ingredients. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 9: 14-19.
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  3. Othman, R., M. Abdurasid, N. Mahmad and N.A. Fadzillah, 2019. Alkaline-based curcumin extraction from selected zingiberaceae for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Pigment Resin Technol., 48: 293-300.
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  4. Mahmud, M., S. Ramasamy, R. Othman, R. Abdullah and J.S. Yaacob, 2019. Effect of vermicompost application on bioactive properties and antioxidant potential of MD2 pineapple fruits. Agronomy, Vol. 9, No. 2. 10.3390/agronomy9020097.
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  5. Fadzillah, N.A., R. Othman, N.M. Hassan, A.E. Abu Bakar, N.H. Noh and N. Mahmad, 2019. Bioactivity and stability studies of betalain-containing extracts from Beta vulgaris L. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 9: 81-86.
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  6. Fadzillah, N.A., A. Rohman, A. Ismail, Y.N. Abdul Manaf and A.S. Rosman et al., 2019. Chemometrics analysis combined with GC-MS and NMR spectroscopy analysis of fatty acids as a means of discriminating butterfat adulteration. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 9: 87-94.
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  7. Ashokhan, S., S. Ramasamy, S. Karsani, R. Othman and J. Yaacob, 2019. Analysis of bioactive pigments in coloured callus of Azadirachta indica for possible use as functional natural colourants. Pigment Resin Technol., 48: 9-19.
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  8. Sallehudin, N.J., R.A. Raus, M. Mustapa, R. Othman and M. Mel, 2018. Screening of lutein content in several fresh-water microalgae. Int. Food Res. J., 25: 2307-2312.
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  9. Othman, R., N.H. Noh, F.A. Hatta and M.A. Jamaludin, 2018. Natural carotenoid pigments of 6 chlorophyta freshwater green algae species. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 8: 1-5.
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  10. Othman, R., N.A. Amin, M.S.A. Sani, N.A. Fadzillah and M.A. Jamaludin, 2018. Carotenoid and chlorophyll profiles in five species of Malaysian seaweed as potential Halal Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inform. Technol., 8: 1610-1616.
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  11. Othman, R., A.E. Abu Bakar, N. Mahmad and N. Shahidan, 2018. Chromaticity stability of beta-carotene from pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). Int. J. Eng. Technol., 7: 145-148.
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  12. Mahmad, N., R. Taha, R. Othman, S. Abdullah, N. Anuar, H. Elias and N. Rawi, 2018. Anthocyanin as potential source for antimicrobial activity in Clitoria ternatea L. and Dioscorea alata L. Pigment Resin Technol., 47: 490-495.
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  13. Ismail, A., N. Shahidan, R. Othman and N. Mat, 2018. Carotenoid content and Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE) of seven varieties of Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea) leaf extracts. Int. J. Eng. Technol., 7: 158-163.
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  14. Irna, C., I. Jaswir, R. Othman and D.N. Jimat, 2018. Optimization of high-pressure processing in extraction of astaxanthin from Penaeus monodon carapace using response surface methodology. J. Food Process Eng., Vol. 41, No. 8. 10.1111/jfpe.12880.
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  15. Irna, C., I. Jaswir, R. Othman and D.N. Jimat, 2018. Comparison between high-pressure processing and chemical extraction: Astaxanthin yield from six species of shrimp carapace. J. Dietary Suppl., 15: 805-813.
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  16. Husin, S.Z., M. Mahmud, S. Ramasamy, R. Othman and J.S. Yaacob, 2018. Effect of seedling size and flowering time on fruit quality, secondary metabolite production and bioactivity of pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. var. 'Yankee'] fruits. Malays. J. Fundam. Applied Sci., 14: 102-108.
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  17. Elias, H., R.M. Taha, N. Hasbullah, R. Othman, N. Mahmad, A. Saleh and S. Abdullah, 2018. Detection and quantification of natural pigments extracted from callus of Echinocereus cinerascens. Pigment Resin Technol., 47: 464-469.
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  18. Din, S.A.M., R. Othman and N.N.H.N. Yahya, 2018. Metals in respirable and inhalable dust at educational institutions. Plann. Malaysia J., 16: 21-29.
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  19. Din, S.A.M., N.N.H.N. Yahya and R. Othman, 2018. Metal exposure in respirable and inhalable dust by the locality of coal-fired power plant. Plann. Malaysia J., 16: 30-38.
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  20. Din, S.A.M., N.B.M. Husin and R. Othman, 2018. Inhalable and respirable dust concentration of soiled stone, metal and ceramic artefact inside National Museum Malaysia. Plann. Malaysia J., 16: 293-303.
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  21. Anuar, N., R.M. Taha, N. Mahmad and R. Othman, 2018. Identification of crocin, crocetin and zeaxanthin in Crocus sativus grown under controlled environment in Malaysia. Pigment Resin Technol., 47: 502-506.
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  22. Ali, H., S.A. Karsani, R. Othman and J.S. Yaacob, 2018. Production of coloured callus in Orthosiphon stamineus Benth and antioxidant properties of the extracted pigments. Pigment Resin Technol., 47: 196-207.
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  23. Ismail, A., N. Norshazila, R. Othman and N. Mat, 2018. Callus induction from leaf explants of Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea var. bilobata) treated with 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and 4-amino-3, 5, 6-trichloropicolinic acid (picloram). Int. J. Eng. Technol., 7: 164-167.
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  24. Saifuddin, S., R.B. Othman, M.H.A.B.M. Hashim and I.B. Jasmani, 2017. Defining criterias of Shariah compliant hotel rooms. Adv. Sci. Lett., 23: 6304-6308.
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  25. Othman, R., S.I. Hasni, Z.M. Baharuddin, K.S.H.Y. Hashim and L.H. Mahamod, 2017. Key indicator tools for shallow slope failure assessment using soil chemical property signatures and soil colour variables. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 24: 22861-22872.
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  26. Othman, R., S.F.A.A. Halim, F.A.M. Hatta and M. Aizat, 2017. Carotenoid content and composition in 20 medicinal plant species of traditional Malay midwifery postnatal bath. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 7: 193-197.
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  27. Othman, R., S. Kamoona, I. Jaswir, P. Jamal and F.A.M. Hatta, 2017. Stability of carotenoid composition in orange sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tuber flesh over three growing seasons and 6 months storage time. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 7: 158-163.
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  28. Othman, R., S. Kammona, I. Jaswir, P. Jamal and H. Mohd, 2017. Influence of growing location, harvesting season and post-harvest storage time on carotenoid biosynthesis in orange sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tuber flesh. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S488-S495.
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  29. Othman, R., S. Kammona, I. Jaswir, P. Jamal and H. Mohd, 2017. Effect of abiotic stress on carotenoids accumulation in orange sweet potato callus under light and dark conditions. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S481-S487.
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  30. Othman, R., N. Noh, A.F. Nurrulhidayah, H.A. Hamizah and M.A. Jamaludin, 2017. Determination of natural carotenoid pigments from freshwater green algae as potential Halal food colorants. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S468-S471.
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  31. Othman, R., F.A.M. Zaifuddin and N.M. Hassan, 2017. Isolation and purification of β-carotene from Morinda citrifolia as HPLC standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 7: 95-99.
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  32. Othman, R., F.A.M. Zaifuddin and N.M. Hassan, 2017. Characterisation of carotenoid and total retinol equivalent content in Ulam and medicinal species as alternative food intervention to combat vitamin A deficiency. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 7: 81-87.
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  33. Norshazila, S., R. Othman, I. Jaswir and Z. Yumi, 2017. Effect of abiotic stress on carotenoids accumulation in pumpkin plants under light and dark conditions. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S387-S394.
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  34. Norshazila, S., C.N. Koy, O. Rashidi, L.H. Ho, I. Azrina, R.A.N. Zaizuliana and Z. Zarinah, 2017. The effect of time, temperature and solid to solvent ratio on pumpkin carotenoids extracted using food grade solvents. Sains Malaysiana, 46: 231-237.
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  35. Nasir, N.M., M. Ibrahim, L.H. Mahamod and R. Othman, 2017. Challenges to implement carrying capacity framework: A case study of Pulau Perhentian Marine Park institutional framework. Plann. Malaysia J., 15: 163-168.
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  36. Mahmud, I.A., M.E.S. Mirghani, M.F.R. Alkhatib, F. Yusof, M. Shahabuddin, O. Rashidi and J.I. Daoud, 2017. Nutrients depictions of Barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S325-S334.
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  37. Jamaludin, M.A., A. Amin, N.A. Fadzlillah, B. Kartika, R. Othman, S. Sani and A. Ramli, 2017. Study on physiochemical properties and the halalness of commercially marketed vinegar in Malaysia. Int. Food Res. J., 24: S428-S435.
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  38. Fadzillah, N.A., A. Rohman, R.A. Salleh, I. Amin and M. Shuhaimi et al., 2017. Authentication of butter from lard adulteration using high-resolution of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography. Int. J. Food Prop., 20: 2147-2156.
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  39. Din, S.A.M., N.N.H.N. Yahya, R. Othman and A. Abdullah, 2017. Influence of coal-fired power plant combustions toward neighbourhood residents. Adv. Sci. Lett., 23: 6114-6117.
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  40. Din, S.A.M., N.N.H.N. Yahya and R. Othman, 2017. Inhalable and respirable dust metal concentration in existing and construction stage of airport infrastructure. Adv. Sci. Lett., 23: 6123-6126.
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  41. Din, S.A.M., N.B.M. Husin and R. Othman, 2017. The characterisations of airborne particulates soiling defect towards museum artefacts. Adv. Sci. Lett., 23: 6281-6284.
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  42. Baharuddin, Z.M., N. Rusli, L. Ramli, R. Othman and M. Yaman, 2017. The diversity of birds and frogs species at Perdana Botanical Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Adv. Sci. Lett., 23: 6256-6260.
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  43. Shazana, A.R., M. Masturah, S.B. Badlishah, O. Rashidi and A. Russly, 2016. Optimisation of supercritical fluid extraction of astaxanthin from Penaeus monodon waste using ethanol-modified carbon dioxide. J. Eng. Sci. Technol., 11: 722-736.
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  44. Othman, R., S.Z. Abu Kasim, K.S.H. Hashim and Z.M. Baharuddin, 2016. Evaluation of carbon reduction through integration of vertical and horizontal landscape design for hotel premises. J. Environ. Biol., 37: 1187-1190.
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  45. Othman, R., S.I. Hasni and Z.M. Baharuddin, 2016. Analysis of heavy metals as a key indicator to predict shallow slope failure. J. Environ. Biol., 37: 1181-1185.
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  46. Othman, R., N.F.M. Noor, K.S.H.Y. Hashim, M. Yaman, F. Abdullah and S. Suid, 2016. Assessment of urban park landscape setting design towards carbon sequestration rate. Social Sci., 11: 4918-4923.
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  47. Jamaludin, M.A., D.M. Hashim, R.A. Rahman, M.A. Ramli, M.Z.A. Majid, R. Othman and A. Amin, 2016. Determination of permissible alcohol and vinegar in Shariah and scientific perspectives. Int. Food Res. J., 23: 2737-2743.
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  48. Rashidi, O., M.L.N. Hanie, M.D. Saufi, A.K.S. Zubaidah, M.B. Zainul and H.Y.H.K. Syakirin, 2015. Muslim-friendly's homestay in Malaysia: Issues and challenges. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 1655-1657.
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  49. Rashidi, O., A.K.S. Zubaidah, H.Y.H.K. Syakirin, M.B. Zainul and H.M. Lukman, 2015. Carbon sequestration rate modelling system for hotel and resort green spaces. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 1633-1637.
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  50. Othman, R., S.Z.A. Kasim, K.S.H.Y. Hashim, N.H.M. Latiff and L.H. Mahamod, 2015. Rating tools for Shariah compliant hospitality and services: landscape design stage. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 1643-1646.
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  51. Othman, R., S.Z.A. Kasim, K.S.H.Y. Hashim and N.F.M. Noor, 2015. Novel landscape design model system approach: Monitoring, predicting and calculating carbon sequestration rate for tourism accommodation premises green spaces. J. Teknol., 77: 89-99.
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  52. Othman, R., S.S. Saffinee, K.S.H.Y. Hashim, Z.M. Baharuddin, L.H. Mahamod and M. Ibrahim, 2015. Shariah compliant audit checklist for tourism accommodation premises. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 1721-1724.
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  53. Othman, R., S.F.A. Abdul Halim, K.S.H.Y. Hashim, Z.M. Baharuddin and L.H. Mahamod, 2015. The emergence of Islamic spa concept. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 1750-1753.
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  54. Othman, R., R.I. Shaharuddin, Z.M. Baharuddin, K.S.H.U. Hashim and M.S.I. Hasni, 2015. Assessment of aquatic ecosystem status using macrophyte species as key tools indicator for heavy metal pollution. J. Teknol., 77: 119-123.
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  55. Othman, R., R. Ramya, Z.M. Baharuddin, K.S.H.Y. Hashim and M. Yaman, 2015. Response of Lemna minor and Salninia natans as phyroremediation agents towards Fe, Cu and Zn toxicities via in vivo model system. J. Teknol., 77: 101-109.
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  56. Othman, R., R. Ramya, Z.M. Baharuddin, K.S.H.Y. Hashim and M. Yaman, 2015. Ecological indicator agents for inorganic contaminants state monitoring through Sonneratia alba, Avicennia alba and Rhizophora apiculata. J. Teknol., 77: 111-118.
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  57. Othman, R., N.H.M. Latiff, I. Tukiman and K.S.H.Y. Hashim, 2015. Effects of altitude and microclimate on the distribution ferns in and urban areas. J. Teknol., 77: 125-131.
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  58. Othman, R., F.A.M. Zaifuddin and N.M. Hassan, 2015. Potential sources for lipid soluble food colorants from selected Malaysian traditional vegetables. Malays. J. Anal. Sci., 19: 268-274.
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  59. Othman, R., F.A.M. Zaifuddin and N.M. Hassan, 2015. Constitutive, institutive and up-regulation of carotenogenesis regulatory mechanism via in vitro culture model system and elicitors. Malays. J. Anal. Sci., 19: 437-444.
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  60. Muhamad, W.N.A.W., R. Othman, R.I. Shaharuddin and M.S. Irani, 2015. Microorganism as plastic biodegradation agent towards sustainable environment. Adv. Environ. Biol., 9: 8-13.
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  61. Mahamod, L.H., W.N.A.W. Yahya, W.N.W. Shamsuddin, R. Othman, K.S.H.Y. Hashim and M. Ibrahim, 2015. Islamic tourism: Beyond than just Halal food and a place for prayer. Adv. Sci. Lett., 21: 2085-2088.
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  62. Kammona, S., R. Othman, I. Jaswir and P. Jamal, 2015. Characterisation of carotenoid content in diverse local sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flesh tubers. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 7: 347-351.
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  63. Din, S.A.M., R. Othman, N.N.H.N. Yahya and N. Hanapi, 2015. Inhalable and respirable dust from coal-fired power plant. J. Teknol., 77: 1-6.
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  64. Din, S.A.M., N.N.H.N. Yahya and R. Othman, 2015. Sustainable hospital for urban residents. J. Teknol., 77: 13-17.
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  65. Baharuddin, Z.M., L. Ramli and R. Othman, 2015. The diversity of amphibian species in urban lake as ecological indicator for healthy aquatic environment. Alam Cipta: Int. J. Sustain. Trop. Des. Res. Pract., 8: 70-76.
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  66. Zaifuddin, F.A.M., N.M. Hassan and R. Othman, 2014. Quantification of pro-vitamin a activities and content in 22 selected 'ULAM' species or Malaysian traditional vegetables. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 6: 9-12.
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  67. Radzali, S.A., B.S. Baharin, R. Othman, M. Markom and R.A. Rahman, 2014. Co-solvent selection for supercritical fluid extraction of astaxanthin and other carotenoids from Penaeus monodon waste. J. Oleo Sci., 63: 769-777.
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  68. Othman, R., N.A.B. Hanifah and R.I. Shaharuddin, 2014. Aquatic plants as phytoindicator for heavy metals contaminant in polluted freshwater bodies. Res. J. Applied Sci., 9: 1225-1229.
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  69. Othman, R., F.A.M. Zaifuddin and N.M. Hassan, 2014. Carotenoid biosynthesis regulatory mechanisms in plants. J. Oleo Sci., 63: 753-760.
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  70. Othman, R., F.A.M. Hatta and S. Shafiai, 2014. Biomonitoring agent for heavy metals run off from acid sulfate soil of aquaculture industries in Selangor, Malaysia. Res. J. Applied Sci., 9: 1230-1233.
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  71. Norshazila, S., J. Irwandi, R. Othman and H.Y.Y. Zuhanis, 2014. Carotenoid content in different locality of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) in Malaysia. Int. J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 6: 29-32.
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  72. Nasir, N.A.M., H. Anuar, M. Mel, R. Othman, N.S. Mohamed, A.F.M. Ithnin and M.K.A. Uyup, 2014. Study of chemical and thermal properties of Kenaf biomass-based Polylactic Acid (PLA). Adv. Environ. Biol., 8: 633-638.
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  73. Mahmad, N., R.M. Taha, R. Othman, A. Saleh, N.A. Hasbullah and H. Elias, 2014. Effects of NAA and BAP, double-layered media and light distance on in vitro regeneration of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (lotus), an aquatic edible plant. Scient. World J., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/745148.
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  74. Jaswir, I., N. Shahidan, R. Othman, Y.Z.H.Y. Hashim, F. Octavianti and M.N.B. Salleh, 2014. Effects of season and storage period on accumulation of individual carotenoids in pumpkin flesh (Cucurbita moschata). J. Oleo Sci., 63: 761-767.
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  75. Ismail, N.I., Y.Z.H.Y. Hashim, P. Jamal, H.M. Salleh and R. Othman, 2014. Ultrasonic-assisted extraction of thiols from garlic bulbs. Adv. Environ. Biol., 8: 725-728.
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  76. Hussein, S.M., I. Jaswir, P. Jamal and R. Othman, 2014. Carotenoid stability and quantity of different sweet potato flesh colour over postharvest storage time. Adv. Environ. Biol., 8: 667-671.
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