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Kinilala ang mga natatanging gawain sa pagsasaliksik at pagpapaunlad sa isinagawang 29th Regional Symposium on R&D Highlights (RSRDH) na pinangunahan ng Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (ILAARRDEC).

Isinagawa ang pagkilala kamakailan sa Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Teatro Ilocandia, Batac City sa pakikipagtulungan ng MMSU, ang host agency. 

Ang symposium ay may temang “Enhancing Research Culture to ACHIEVE AmBisyon Natin 2040.”

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A potential research and development (R&D) initiative on “gamet,” (Porphyra sp.), a seaweed species found in the town of Burgos, is being sought. 

This R&D interest is based on the need to establish an outdoor hatchery to grow spores of the said species as observed by Professor Andres Y. Tungpalan of the Mariano Marcos State University-College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology (MMSU-CASAT). 

The Manila Economic and Cultural Office–Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (MECO-TECO) jointly approved two project proposals from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). 

The proposals were titled, “Detecting Population Structure and Temperature Response of Tridacna sp. Using NGS Technology,” under the leadership of Dr. Ma. Carmen A. Lagman of the De La Salle University and “DNA Barcoding

A seminar on the application of geospatial technologies for enhanced mussel culture management was conducted in Capiz recently. 

The seminar, titled, “Project SSAM: Seminar-Workshop on the Applications of Geospatial Technologies” presented the uses of geospatial technologies in different fields and introduced the web-based interactive database as tool in identifying suitable sites for green mussel culture. 

Growing mussels during the rainy season can be costly. In open areas or unprotected sites, the presence of heavy rains, strong winds, and big waves may damage the stock and culture materials of mussels. 

Pinoy longline, a modified and cost-effective version of the longline culture system used by other countries for producing high-quality mussel, proved to be effective in adapting to the effects of extreme weather conditions on mussel culture. 

The Pinoy longline method is suitable for deeper waters

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has developed a technology to detect acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) or early mortality syndrome (EMS) in shrimp.

The project titled, “Pathobiology and Development of Molecular Detection Kit for EMS/AHPND causing bacteria,” is funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

A study conducted by the College of Forestry and Natural Resources and Institute of Renewable and Natural Resources of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (CFNR-UPLB and IRNR-UPLB) found Compostela Valley and Basilan as high potential areas for planting rubber and cacao, respectively. 

The Philippines has been a major source of Mangrove crab (Alimango) and Green mussel (Tahong) worldwide. It has been hailed as the 2nd top producer of Alimango, and a major producer of Tahong. But the country still has to persevere to rise to the top. 

Research and development efforts on these commodities towards achieving more fruitful farming options will help advance the country’s economy and sustain food security because mangrove crab is a prized commodity and mussel is a cheap source

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna –Pormal na nagsimula kamakailan sa isang pulong ang pagpapatupad ng proyekto na magsusuri at magpapatunay sa bisa ng carrageenan sa produksyon ng palay at mais.   

Kaugnay nito, pinag-usapan rin ng mga piling opisyal at mga dalubhasa mula sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan ang kasunduan sa pagpapatupad ng nasabing proyekto.  

Isinagawa ang pulong sa tanggapan ng Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development ng Department of Science and

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – A project to document the indigenous vegetables, locally known as ‘katutubong gulay,’ in the different provinces of the Philippines has been officially set in motion in an inception meeting held at the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently.

Titled, “Documentation of the Indigenous Vegetables in the Philippines,” the project will gather and compile

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Industry players from the public and private sectors gathered here recently to discuss the needs and gaps of the country’s potato industry in preparation for the development of a Regional Industry Strategic S&T Plan (ISP) for the said commodity.   

Held at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) complex, the gathering was part of the Consultation Meeting cum Proposal

BAYBAY CITY, Leyte – A program is aiming to increase and stabilize the income of at least 3,500 marginalized and subsistent Queen Pineapple farmers in Bicol and Eastern Visayas. 

Titled “Enhancing Productivity and Marketability of Queen Pineapple Program,” the P31 million research program is funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). 

Rice, when harvested, leaves a voluminous amount of straws on the field. Burning seems to be the easiest way to get rid of them; but burning rice straws causes air pollution and risks to human health.

Rice straws, considered by farmers as wastes, have the potential to become packaging materials for packing rice and other food commodities. A research project will study these straws alone and in combination with other biodegradable raw materials to develop an eco-friendly process of converting them

Local tea producers of Iloilo have something to look forward to in 2019. The Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISaTU) will be developing a programmable dehydrator machine for their herbal tea materials.

This will be realized through the project, “Design and Development of a Programmable Dehydrator Machine for Herbal Tea Materials,” which was recently approved by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science

Queen pineapple peels, eye trimmings, core, and pomace need not go to trash. These wastes can be processed into a feed supplement called queen pineapple (QP) Bran for native chickens. 

The QP Bran provides nutrients and health benefits to native chickens similar to that of the commercial rice bran but is more affordable.