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BBTV-infected banana plants.The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) teams up with the Institute of Plant Breeding-Crops Science Cluster (IPB-CSC) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in a study to demonstrate the resistance of gamma-irradiated Lakatan mutant lines to banana bunchy top virus (BBTV).

The ISP champions listen to the lectures during the  ex-ante economic analysis training workshop in PCAARRD.Los Banos, Laguna – A training-workshop on ex-ante economic analysis of research and development (R&D) and technology commercialization projects was recently conducted in this town. 

Los Baños, Laguna — The search is on for the next Pantas and Tanglaw awardees.

Dr. Lansigan shares the projected change in climate in the country and suggests different strategies to cope with it.“Climate change is a reality”, Dr. Felino P. Lansigan emphasized during a recently held seminar sponsored by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development.

Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) is not only best for lactating mothers, it is also one of the scientifically-proven forage species that improves lactation in dairy cattle.

Mc Nester’s mango sauce and mango ketchup.Guimaras is home to the world’s sweetest and most delicious mangoes. It is also home to Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) Rebecca Tubongbanua, the brain and brawn behind the healthy, vitamin-packed, and tasty mango sauce and mango ketchup.

Dr. Pascua talks about the opportunities for CCS in the Philippines.Is carbon dioxide sequestration in the Philippines possible?

Pananaw hosts Mr. Angelito Sarmiento and Ms. Pilita Dayang in one of the live programs of Pananaw over DZIQ, 990 AM.To further promote its Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plan (ISP), the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) capitalizes on the radio.

In response to the threat of the abaca bunchy top virus (ABTV) to the Philippine abaca industry, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) will conduct an inception meeting on two abaca projects on October 5 at the Council’s C.B. Perez Room.

FIESTA fever. Signage welcoming guests and participants to VSU. (Photo and text by April Rose A. Itchon, S&T Media Service)BAYBAY, Leyte ─ Stakeholders of the jackfruit industry in Region 8 recently convened at the Visayas State University (VSU) Convention Center for the first-ever Jackfuit FIESTA.

The Nile tilapiaTilanggit (small-sized tilapia) is hitting it big in the local market. The export market, however, is keener on big–sized tilapia with enough flesh for fillet production.

Go Biofuel! Dr. Martin presents the results of his study on the land use in Cagayan which may be allocated for biofuel feedstock production.In Cagayan Valley, selected marginal lands may be allocated for biofuel feedstock production.

In the future, the microalgae are likely to be part of one’s survival kit. These microscopic organisms are big storehouses of many of man’s vital needs --- food, feed, fertilizer, and fuel.

In an inception meeting held recently at the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), projects on rehabilitating the abaca plantation and commercial production of antisera for abaca bunchy top virus (ABTV) were formally launched for implementation.