K.P. CHONG, M. ATONG AND S. ROSSALL
Abstract
This paper discusses the roles of phenolic acids in oil palm root against Ganoderma boninense. The emphasize is given to three important acids which are syringic, caffeic and 4-hydroxybenzoic acids. It also described the relation of ergosterol analysis to Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease severity and the potential of chitosan to elicit the production of these phenolic acids.