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The Philippine Calamansi Association, Inc. (PCAI) recently said that research and development (R&D) programs should address the declining production of calamansi in the country. This was raised recently in a meeting in Nueva Vizcaya. 

The meeting was held at Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) with the university’s experts, PCAI stakeholders, and the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the

Forest vines are considered to be one of the best sources of raw materials for handicraft production. They are also excellent sources of materials for low-cost housing, food and beverages, clothing, medicine and other products in the rural areas.  

These herbaceous or woody plants have roots anchored to the ground and the rest of their bodies can climb without the help on tendrils and hooks. They cling to trees and other plants for mechanical support and position themselves to capture light.

BISLIG, Surigao del Sur – The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently held an inception meeting for two newly approved projects under PCAARRD’s Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) on Industrial Tree Plantation (ITP).

For. Conrado B. Marquez of the Forest and Timber Resources Research Center-Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB-FTRRC) leads the first project

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) once more joins the yearly Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-led celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on July 17- 21 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. 

Adopting the theme "Science for the People: Innovation for Collective Prosperity," this year’s exhibit presents an interaction of science technology and innovation (STI) for community progress in four

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Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña (center left) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (center right) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially opened the 2018 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) exhibits with the ribbon cutting ceremony at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

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Dr. Rhodora V. Azanza, University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Professor Emeritus and National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) President, presented the topic, “Algal Blooms and Red Tide can be Harmful,” during the 2nd day of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Technology Forum.

A staunch partner of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) was recognized during the opening rites of the 2018 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW).  

Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin, President of the Visayas State University (VSU) and Chair of the Regional Research and Development Coordinating Committee (RRDCC) of the Visayas Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Program

Functional food is currently one of the fast growing segments of the food industry. It contains both essential nutrients and health promoting non-nutrients. However, fish sauce and other fermented food products may not be considered functional food due to its high salt content. Fortunately, a project of the University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas made fish sauce derived from mussel, which is low-salt. Because of this, it can be a potential functional food and ingredient. 

Green mussel is an important and inexpensive source of protein especially for people residing in coastal areas. Although requiring minimal capital, increase in production hasn’t been realized for the past 10 years. 

To address this, Dr. Carlos Baylon and Ms. Armi May Guzman of the University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas and Dr. Gay Jane Perez of UP Diliman initiated a project to apply geospatial technologies that can identify suitable sites for mussel culture. 

The advent of recent geospatial

Pinadali ng isang makina ang paggigiling ng mais sa mga kanayunan.   

Ang ‘mobile’ na makina ay binuo ng Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) ng Department of Agriculture (DA). Ito ay katanggap-tanggap sa aspetong teknikal at pinansyal.  

Ang teknolohiya, di gaya ng nakaugaliang gilingan, ay hindi gumagamit ng ‘emery stone,’ dalawang ‘steel rollers,’ at ‘oscillating sifter’ na pawang nangangailangan ng mataas na ‘power.’ 

Dahil sa mga pagbabago sa

Nakita sa isang pag-aaral sa larangan ng pangisdaan na ang ‘probiotic Bacillus strain’ na nagtataglay ng poly-beta hydroxybutyrate (PHB) ay may potensyal na makapagpahusay sa ‘immune system’ ng ‘giant tiger shrimp’ (Penaeus monodon). 

Ang PHB ay produkto ng mga ‘microorganisms’ kapag napapasailalim sila sa ‘physiological stress’ at kung saan kaunti o limitado lamang ang ‘nutrients’ na maaaring makuha. May ilang pag-aaral ang gumamit sa PHB upang patibayin ang ‘immune system’ ng mga

Sulu is an archipelagic province where fishing serves as its most important industry. The Sulu Sea supports the growth of the fishing industry since it is one of the richest fishing grounds in the Philippines. Most of the province’s marine commodities or resources comprise of diverse species of economically valued reef and pelagic fishes, marine invertebrates, shellfishes, seaweeds – some species of which are endemic in the area – that are important commodities for research and development

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – In a bid to boost the country’s cassava and sweetpotato industries, experts and key players from local public and private, and international agencies gathered in a meeting held at the BPK Function Room of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

Intellectual Property (IP) policies of ten agencies were assessed in the Technology Transfer (Tech Trans) Protocol Review held in Tagaytay City.

The review was part of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) funded program, “Enhancing the Intellectual Property Management and Business Development Office (IPM-BDO) in Consortia Member Agencies.” 

Cavite State University (CvSU), the

Good root development is important in the growth of rubber seedlings. To accomplish this, the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), together with various regional agricultural field offices in Mindanao, developed the root trainer technology that will facilitate better growth for rubber plants.

Root trainers are specifically designed plastic containers, which has vertical ridges inside to promote healthy growth of roots. 

Requiring less labor, the root trainer technology will enhance the