Alocasia is one of the most interesting group of aroids valuable to the Philippine ornamental industry. Of the 15 known species in the country, at least eight species are actively traded. Unfortunately, the diversity of some of these species is threatened, or worse, endangered.
In a bid to protect and conserve those species at risk, a project titled “Mutation Breeding of Alocasia (Araceae) and Other Aroids through Gamma Irradiation and Chemical Treatments,” was funded by the Philippine Council for
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Pili is an endemic plant species in the Philippines with an annual production averaging to 7,360 metric tons (mt) per year. Exportation of pili nuts enjoyed an increasing trend from 18 mt in 2015 to 124 mt in 2017. Not only are pili trees grown for their nuts, they also offer pulp oil which equally commands high market price.
About 80% of the total number of pili fruit-bearing trees in the country is in the Bicol Region. Both the local and foreign market have taken delight to pili which
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Taking off from a fruitful first year of implementation, projects on soybean continue to reap promising results.
On-farm field trials of projects in Bukidnon (Region 10) and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur (Region 13) under the Soybean R&D Program were visited and evaluated based on their recent research findings.
These field trials were monitored and evaluated by the Crops Research Division (CRD) of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and
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TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur — The Department of Agriculture – Del Monte Lowland Rainfed Research Station (DA-DMLRRS) recently conducted its 7th Farmers’ Field Day. Soybean technologies promoted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) were the highlights of the activity.
Technologies showcased are outputs of the DOST-PCAARRD Soybean R&D Program, “Improvement of Soybean (Glycine
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To reduce fruit fly infestation and improve yield and quality of mango, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) funded the project, “Development of Area-wide Management (AWM) Approaches for Fruit flies in Mango for Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific Region.”
The said project adopts the AWM
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AMPAYON, Butuan City – To provide science and technology (S&T) support to tree farming and wood-based industry in the Caraga region, the Philippine Industrial Tree Plantation Species Research and Innovation Center (Phil-ITPS Center) will soon be established.
The center will be established by the Caraga State University (CSU) with funding from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
DIFFUN, Quirino – The Quirino State University (QSU) recently established a clonal nursery facility as part of the project, “Development of Clonal Propagation Protocols for Native Forest and Fruit-Bearing Tree Species of Quirino and Nearby Provinces.”
Spearheaded by QSU Professor Dr. Edgar Benabise, the project aims to construct and maintain a clonal nursery facility and a hedge garden of selected tree species for clonal propagation activities.
To boost the mussel industry and provide livelihood opportunities to mussel farmers in Iloilo, a training titled, “Mussel Depuration: Business Enterprise Opportunity in the Community” was held.
The training was organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). It was held on October 15-17, 2019 at the
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The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has opened the nominations for the 2020 Ulat SIPAG Awards.
Consisting of print and broadcast categories, Ulat SIPAG will recognize the efforts of private media practitioners in popularizing science and technology in relation to PCAARRD’s priority concerns, primarily its Industry Strategic S&T Programs (ISP) in the agriculture, aquatic, and
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Ang manggang kalabaw o ‘Carabao’ mango ay ang barayti na ini-eksport ng Pilipinas na mas kilala bilang ‘Manila Super’ mango sa ibang bansa. Subalit ang potensyal nito ay nahahadlangan ng mga problema gaya ng mababang ani at mahinang kalidad ng prutas dahil sa mga sakit at peste kagaya ng fruit fly at anthracnose. Samantala, ang mga manggang may mamula-mulang balat ay mas nagugustuhan sa mga bansang Europa at Amerika.
Ang anthracnose ay sanhi ng Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, isang punggus na
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The country’s soybean industry is threatened by tight competition with other crops such as rice and corn in terms of production area. This is further challenged by unfavorable supply chain and volatile prices. The limited expansion of production and low utilization of soyfood hinder the industry’s take off.
To aid this, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) funded the research,
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A training on agribusiness management, value chain analysis, and leadership was conducted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
It was held on September 24-27, 2019 at the Estancia Resort Hotel in Tagaytay City. The training was conducted a collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
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A new dehydrator machine for herbal tea was launched at Ephrathah Farms, Brgy. Sariri, Badiangan, Iloilo City. This was developed through the project, “Design and development of a programmable dehydrator machine for herbal tea materials” funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
Dr. Renerio S. Mucas, Associate Professor of the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT
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A demucilager-fermenter-dryer for cacao will soon be developed. This is through a newly-approved project that will be funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
The project, “Design, Development and Optimization of an Automated Combined Mechanical Demucilager-Fermenter-Dryer for Cacao,” will design and develop an automated combined mechanical demucilager-fermenter-dryer for
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The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently conducted a pre-terminal review of the project, “Field Verification Testing of Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (PGP) for Enhanced Growth and Induced Pest and Disease Resistance in Rice and Corn.” The activity aimed to evaluate field trials results in the seven collaborating regions of the project as it nears completion.
Held at
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