Name :
Nurfadzilah binti Madian

Current Position :
Research Officer

Area of Specialization / Interest:

1. Microbiology
2. Bio fertilizer
3. Intercropping system
4. Plantation technology

Qualification :

Master of Science, University Putra Malaysia, 2020
Bachelor Degree of Science (Hons) (Plantation Technology and Management), University Technology MARA, 2007

Proffesional Qualification / Membership/ Affiliation / Certification : 

1. Silver medal – Microbes Invention, Innovation and Ideation Challenge: Sustainable Development Goal
2. Task force panel for Pelan Tindakan Biojisim 2021 – 2030
3. Gold Medal – Cocoa Invention, Innovation & Exhibition 2022 (Biofertilizer)
4. Gold Medal – Cocoa Invention, Innovation & Exhibition 2022 (Enriched Hydrogel with Biochar, Urea and Endophytic Bacteria for Environmentally Friendly- Slow Release Fertilizer) 
5. Gold Medal – International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (2019), Malaysia (Multipurpose Agriculture Tools-2^nd edition)
6. Gold Medal – International Eureka Innovation Exhibition (2018)/i-EIE (Multipurpose Agriculture Tools)

List of Publications :

Journal Articles 

1. Nurfadzilah, M. and Ishak, Z. (2023). Application of Microbial Consortia in Cocoa Seedling Growth. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 15(1)/2023
2. Ishak, Z., Ernie Eileen, R.R., Rahman, M.Z.A.,Lea Johnsiul., Norasekin, T., Roslina, M.S., Rosmawati, M.S., Nurfadzilah, M. and Mohd Anuar, S. (2023). Preliminary Study of the Characteristics and Growth Patterns of Selected Endophytic Bacteria Using Bioreactor for The Consortium Production of Biofertilizer. Malaysian Cocoa Journal, Voluume 15(1)/2023.
3. Nurfadzilah, M., Ahmad Kamil M.J. and Suhaida, S. (2022). Evaluation of biocontrol agent against black pod and cocoa pod borer. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 14/2022.
4. Nurfadzilah, M., Halimi, M.S., Fisal, A., and Tan, G.H. (2021). Isolation, screening and characterization of bacteria associated with cocoa tree roots for different plant growth promotion (PGP) activities. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology., 17(5):471-481.
5. Nurfadzilah, M., Ishak, Z., Fatien, N.C.Y. and Norsalsabila,M.R.(2021). Isolation, screening and characterization of rhizospheric and endophytic bacteria for different plant growth promotion (PGP) activities. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 13(2):57-64
6. Rozita, O., Nurfadzilah, M., Helmi, S., Boney M., and Nurafiza, A. (2021). The potential of cocoa integration planting systems with other economic crops: crop diversity. Malaysia Cocoa Journal 13(2): 13-26
7. Helmi, S., Nurfadzilah, M., Rozita, O., Ishak, Z. and Fisal, A. (2021). Field trial for new Malaysian Cocoa Board compound fertilizer. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 13 (1): 30-33
8. Nurfadzilah, M., Tan, G.H., Fisal, A., Mira, A.R. and Noramira, K. (2020). Determination of plant growth promoting bacteria (Leclercia adecarboxylata) survivability in the selected carrier materials.  Malaysian Cocoa Journal 12(1): 10-15
9. Nurfadzilah, M., Halimi, M.S., Fisal, A. and Tan, G.H. (2019). Effect of bioenhancer on growth performance of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) seedlings. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 11:38-41
10. Helmi, S., Nurfadzilah, M. and Fisal, A. (2019). Application charred paddy husk on cocoa soil. Malaysian Cocoa Journal 11:60-62
11. Nurfadzilah, M. and Rozita, O. (2016). Evaluation of three planting patterns for intercropping cocoa with durian. Malaysia Cocoa Journal 9(2): 30-36
12. Boney, M., Mohamed Helmi, S., Nurfadzilah, M., Nurafiza, A., Haya, A., Rozita, O., Ling, A.S.C. and Justin, P. (2016). Effect of biofertilizer (Biojadi) on yield production of matured cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) tree at Madai, Kunak Sabah. Malaysia Cocoa Journal 9(2):37-42

Book/Books Chapter

1. Ahmad Kamil, M.J., Alias, A., Azmi, C., Boney, M., Harnie, H., Haya, R., Khairul Bariah, S., Lee, C.H., Meriam, M.Y., Mohd, Yusoff., Mohd Zamri, A.G., Mohamed Helmi, S., Navies, S., Nuraziawati, M.Y., Nurfadzilah, M., Rozita, O., Saripah, B. and Shari Fuddin, S. 2013. Cocoa Planting Manual, Sustainable Cocoa, Sabah, Malaysia: Malaysian Cocoa Board.

Proceedings

1. Nurfadzilah, M., Fatien Najwa, C.Y. and Norsalsabila, M.R. (2023). Application and effect of different Bio-Organic Plant Enhancer in Cocoa Productivity and Quality of Cocoa Beans. Proceeding of International Soil Science Conference (SOILS 2023). Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kangar, Perlis, 9th – 11th May 2023. Pp 265-268.
2. Nazmi, M.N., Ezzahtun Najihah, A.H., Nik Norasyikin, R.N.I. and Nurfadzilah, M. (2022). Teknologi masa depan dengan aplikasi robotik & Mekanisasi dalam pengurusan ladang, pemprosesan biji koko & penghasilan produk koko.  Seminar Koko Kebangsaan, 23rd June 2022

3. Helmi, S., Nurfadzilah, M. and Fisal, A. (2019). Application of different rates of charred paddy husk on cocoa soil CEC. Soil Science Conference of Malaysia, (SOILS2019). Hotel Equatorial, Melaka, 16-18^th April 2019. Pp 276-279.
4. Nurfadzilah, M., Tan, G.H., Fisal, A. and Halimi, M.S (2019). Effect of bioenhancer on plant biomass of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) seedlings. Soil Science Conference of Malaysia, (SOILS2019). Hotel Equatorial, Melaka, 16-18^th April 2019. Pp 272-275
5. Nurfadzilah, M., Helmi, S., Boney, M., Nurafiza, A., Rozita, O. and Haya, R. (2018). Effect of biofertilizer on soil nutrient status of matured cocoa (Theobroma cacao) tree in low soil pH in Jengka, Pahang. Proceeding of 10^th International Symposium on Plant-Soil Interactions at Low pH (10^th PSILPH 2018). Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort Putrajaya, Malaysia, 25-28 June 2018. Pp 196-198
6. Nurfadzilah, M. and Tan G.H. (2017). Isolation and screening of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria from healthy cocoa root tree. Proceeding of the International Conference on Sustainable Soil Management, (SOILS 2017). Parkcity Everly Hotel Bintulu, Sarawak Malaysia, 4-7 April 2017. Pp 339-342.
7. Boney, M., and Nurfadzilah M. (2015). Effect of different size of polybags usage on growth and development of cocoa seedlings. Proceeding of the International Conference on Crop Improvement, (ICCI 2015). Auditorium Jurutera, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, 2-3 Disember. Pp 66.
8. Nurfadzilah, M. and Rozita, O. (2015). Evaluation of different planting patterns for intercropping Tongkat Ali with cocoa. Proceeding of the International Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjung Malim, Perak. 26-28 May. Pp 45-49
9. Nurfadzilah, M. (2013). Utilization of cocoa pod husk in the production of organic fertilizer. Proceeding of Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (MICC13). Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 7-8 October 2013. Pp 151-156

Other publications

Nurfadzilah, M. 2020. Effects of Leclercia adecarboxylata incorporated with agriculture waste materials on growth of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Seedlings. Master thesis, University Putra Malaysia.

Oral/Paper presentations : 

1. Nurfadzilah, M. (2023). Microbes for cocoa growth and productivity. Microbes invention, innovation and ideation challenge, The Mines Shopping Mall, 18-19 November 2023
2. Nurfadzilah, M (2023). Research Methodology for Postgraduate student, 25 May 2023, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
3. Nurfadzilah, M (2023). Teknologi Pembangunan Produk di Malaysia, 18 May 2023, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia.
4. Nurfadzilah, M. (2023). A well-managed cocoa plantation in Malaysia. Collaborative teaching, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Jasin, Melaka, 06 January 2023.
5. Nurfadzilah, M (2023). Application of spectroscopy technology for nutrient monitoring in cocoa (Theobroma cacao, L). Postgraduate Studies (TKP 5401), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 10 Februari 2023, Serdang, Malaysia
6. Nurfadzilah, M. (2022). Efficacy of biofertilizer on nutrient and growth response of cocoa seedlings. Research Methodology Seminar, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Online Seminar, 28^th Disember 2022
7. Nurfadzilah, M. (2022). Application of spectroscopic Method to quantify the Effect of Biofertilizer on nutrient and growth response of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma Cacao L.). Postgraduate Seminar, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Online Seminar, 2 March 2022.
8. Nurfadzilah, M. and Nazmi, M.N. (2022).  Monitoring the effects of new biofertilizer on nutrient and growth response of cocoa seedlings (Theobroma cacao L.) using spectroscopy method. Postgraduate Student Seminar (Second Semester), University Putra Malaysia, 29th July 2022.
9. Nurfadzilah, M. (2021). Pengenalan kepada biofertilizer dalam pengurusan tanaman koko. Paper presented at Webinar pengenalan teknologi terkini Sektor Huluan Koko, 28 October 2021 (online)
10. Nurfadzilah, M (2020). Adaptation on new generation of Multipurpose Agriculture Tools: A tool for efficient,systematic management  and improvement on cultural practices of Cocoa Plantation. 19 May 2020, PPPK Jengka, Pahang.
11. Nurfadzilah, M (2020). Multipurpose Agriculture Tools. 19 Ogos 2020, MTDC UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
12. Nurfadzilah, M (2020). Baja: Fungsi, Keperluan dan Prospek Pembangunan Formulasi Baja 2.0. 22 September 2020, Hotel Grand Court, Teluk Intan, Perak.
13. Nurfadzilah, M., Sulaiman, H., Syed Mohd Fadzil, S.J., Abdullah, O., Roziat, O.  and Haya, R. (2019). Multipurpose Agriculture Tools. 30^th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2019 (ITEX 2019), KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, 2-4 May 2019.
14. Nurfadzilah, M., Sulaiman, H., Syed Mohd Fadzil, S.J., Abdullah, O., Roziat, O.  and Haya, R. (2019). Aplikasi penggunaan Multipurpose Agriculture Tools (MAT) dalam pengurusan tanaman koko. Bengkel Penilaian  Program Malaysia Social Innovation (MySI) Tahun 2019 at Menara Cyber Axis, Cyberjaya, Selangor, 5 July 2019.
15. Nurfadzilah, M., Tan, G.H., Fisal, A. and Halimi M.S. Utilization of Beneficial Bacteria Incorporated with Carrier Materials on Growth Response of (Theobroma cacao L.) Cocoa Seedlings. Oral presented at University Putra Malaysia, 19 July 2019.
16. Nurfadzilah, M. Amalan Pertanian Baik dalam Pengurusan Tanaman Koko. Kursus Asas Tanaman Koko, Pusat Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Koko Jengka, 03-04 September 2019.
17. Nurfadzilah M., Sulaiman, H., Syed Mohd Fadzil, S. J., Abdullah, O., Rozita O., and Haya, R. Multipurpose Agriculture Tools. Malaysia Technology Development Corporation (MTDC-UPM), 11 September 2019.
18. Nurfadzilah M., Sulaiman, H., Syed Mohd Fadzil, S. J., Abdullah, O., Rozita O., and Haya, R. Multipurpose Agriculture Tools. MCB Annual Scientist Workshop 2019 (MASW 2019), Bayu Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, 23-26 September 2019
19. Nurfadzilah, M., Tan, G.H., Fisal, A. and Halimi M.S. Effect of Bioenhancer on Growth Performance Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) seedlings. Paper presented at MCB Annual Scientist Workshop 2019 (MASW 2019), Bayu Beach Resort, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, 23-26 September 2019
20. Nurfadzilah, M., Tan, G.H., Fisal, A. and Halimi, M.S. (2018). Utilization of selected beneficial bacteria incorporated with carrier materials on growth response of cocoa (Thobroma cacao L.) seedlings. 3^rd International Conference on Applied Microbiology and Beneficial Microbes, Osaka, Japan, 6-7 Jun 2018.
21. Nurfadzilah, M. (2018). Mekanisasi Pengurusan Tanaman Koko. Cocoa Upstream Workcamp 2.0, Hotel Summit Signature, Batu Pahat, Johor, 10-11 July 2018.
22. Nurfadzilah, M., Nazrin Faeiz, A.F. and Aida Khalida, H (2018). Isolation and screening of bacteria from cocoa environment for dofferent plant growth promotion (PGP) activities: An in-vitro study. Malaysian Annual Scientist Workshop (MASW 2018), Santubong, Sarawak, 6^th August 2018.
23. Nurfadzilah, M. and Rozita, O. (2018). Integration with dokong in relation to production and cocoa beans quality. SAS-DOA Sabah Seminar. Tropical Fruits, the next Golden Crop for Sabah. The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 14-16 August 2018.
24. Nurfadzilah, M. and Rozita, O. (2018). Economic evaluation of three planting patterns for intercropping cocoa with coconut. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture (ICSA 2018). University Malaysia Sabah (Sandakan Campus), 20 & 21 September 2018.
25. Nurfadzilah, M., Helmi, S., Boney, M., Nurafiza, A., Rozita, O. and Haya, R. (2018). Effect of biofertilizer on cocoa yield in Jengka, Pahang. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture (ICSA 2018). University Malaysia Sabah (Sandakan Campus), 20 & 21 September 2018.
26. Nurfadzilah, M., Sulaiman, H., Syed, M.F., Abdullah, O., Rozita, O. and Haya,R. (2018). International Eureka Innovations Exhibition 2018. Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute (UniKL MSI), Kulim Hitech Park, Kedah. 29th-31st October 2018.

Intelectual Property : 

21 – E 0089 – 0101 (Multipurpose Agriculture Tools)

Working Experience:

Office Address :
Lembaga Koko Malaysia,
Pusat Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Koko,
Jalan Jengka 23,
Peti Surat 34,
28000 Temerloh,
Pahang Darul Makmur

Telephone Number :
09-4852782

Fax Number :
09-4852955

E-Mail :
nurfadzilah@koko.gov.my

Personal Website:
None