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A newly-approved project will evaluate Philippine mango varieties and strains for resistance to stem-end rot and scab diseases.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) recently launched the three-year project, “Fruit Quality Improvement in ‘Carabao’ Mango through Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Identification for Scab and Stem-end Rot Resistance by Genotyping-By-Sequencing (GBS) and

Tinukoy ng proyekto ng Central Mindanao University (CMU) ang mga ‘risk factors’ nang pagkakaroon ng Classical Swine Fever (CSF) ng mga komersyal na baboy at ‘backyard pigs.’

Kasama sa mga risk factors na tinukoy ay ang kaalaman, pag-uugali, at kasanayan ng mga nag-aalaga ng baboy sa Mindanao pagdating sa CSF at pag-kontrol nito. Ang mga impormasyong ito ay mahalaga sa pagpuksa ng CSF na isang lubhang nakahahawa at nakamamatay na sakit ng mga baboy.

Ang CSF, na kilala rin bilang ‘hog cholera,’ ay

Two of the important key elements in the advancement of a country are technology and innovation, which are results of research and development. Recently, the Philippines’ ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII), among 131 economies, climbed up from 100th in 2014 to 50th in 2020. This is quite an improvement in science, technology, and innovation (STI) of the country despite the very low share of R&D expenditures to GDP.

To continually support STI development of the country, the

Thirty-two participants composed of research and development (R&D) managers, researchers, and private sector managers graduated under the Philippine Agribusiness Master Class (AMC).

AMC is a capacity building initiative of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) for the development of inclusive value chains in the agriculture, aquatic and natural

Alocasia, also known as ‘elephant’s ear,’ has recently gained popularity among ‘plant parents’ since the start of the community quarantine. This trend, which was coined as ‘plantdemic,’ has created opportunities for plant growers as the demand for Alocasia, as well as other ornamental plants, increased.

However, Alocasia’s demand in the market poses a threat to its species diversity; hence, the need for immediate action to conserve the said species.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture,

The sweetpotato industry in Central Luzon, Bicol, and Visayas is expected to be further boosted through a project led by the Philrootcrops of the Visayas State University (VSU).

Titled, “Enhancing the Development of Sweetpotato Food Value Chains in Central Luzon, Albay, Leyte, and Samar, and Linkaging with Related Industries Phase 2” is monitored and coordinated by the Socio-Economics Research Division (SERD) and funded by the PCAARRD of the DOST – spell out (DOST-PCAARRD). The project aims to

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), launched three technologies on the production and planting of high-yielding coconut planting materials during the National Coconut Planting Day.

As part of the DOST 20 in 2020, the National Coconut Planting Day is part of the

Recent development in cacao varietal improvement was explored in Mindanao and its promising research results may uplift the cacao industry in the Philippines.

Several samples of cacao collected in Mindanao were identified as true Criollo, the most favored variety in the country due to its superior aroma, flavor, and taste. These varieties are usually sold at higher price than other varieties and are used in processing quality chocolate products.

True Criollo variety is found in Maragusan

Typhoon is a usual weather phenomenon in the Philippines, averaging 20 in a year (ADRC). Recently, in a span of less than a month (October 23 – November 13, 2020) the country was visited by five typhoons, two of which – Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses, undeniably left parts of the country devastated. Among the several regions affected, Regions V (Bicol Region) and II (Cagayan Valley) were hardly hit.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the

A total of 11 biotechnology experts participated in the virtual roundtable discussion cum crop biotechnology policy (RTD-CBP) workshop organized by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).

The RTD was organized by the Council’s biotechnology policy review team.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted its first online benchmarking activity with Vietnam’s Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI) on July 2, 2020.

Originally scheduled as a physical activity in Vietnam in April this year, the benchmarking activity was instead done online via Skype.

The activity aimed to understand the performance and strategies in developing the

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted its first online benchmarking activity with Vietnam’s Southern Horticultural Research Institute (SOFRI) on July 2, 2020.

Originally scheduled as a physical activity in Vietnam in April this year, the benchmarking activity was instead done online via Skype.

The activity aimed to understand the performance and strategies in developing the

To recognize the growing importance of women’s contribution in Philippine agriculture, an international webinar on the women’s role in developing seed systems was recently conducted.

The webinar, “Role of Women in Developing a Climate Smart Seed System in the Philippines,” was co-organized by the International Potato Center (CIP), the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), and the

This year’s outstanding research and development initiatives honored during the National Symposium on Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NSAARRD) were projects on improving mango production through S&T and an innovative insect pest management to control citrus rind borer (CRB) on Satsuma Mandarin.

Annually, NSAARRD recognizes outstanding contributions of individuals and institutions in improving the state of R&D in the country in agriculture, aquatic, and natural

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) once again recognized its media partners through the Ulat SIPAG Awards.

The winners were awarded during the Council’s 9th S&T Awards and Recognition ceremony streamed via Facebook Live on December 22, 2020.

Five media writers and broadcasters were conferred as this year’s Ulat SIPAG awardees. The Awards aim to recognize the efforts of