PCAARRD, a consolidation of two former councils of the Department of Science and Technology, keeps aflame the seal of excellence in public agricultural research and development (R&D).
Recognizing the important application of probiotics in tilapia aquaculture, researchers led by Dr. Rosalie Rafael of the Freshwater Aquaculture Center of the Central Luzon State University (FAC-CLSU) will assess the potential use of probiotics and prebiotics from selected indigenous plants to lower the protein needs of Nile tilapia.
Ice cream now comes in every imaginable flavor. From the traditional chocolate and fruit flavors, ice cream also comes with a veggie twist. Think malunggay or even the spicy chili.
Microalgae, which are sources of natural aquatic products, are now gaining attention as an ideal potential feed for aquaculture purposes.
Apple and citrus, among other plants, contain large amounts of pectin. Pectin is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in berries, apples, and other fruits. Consumption of pectin has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Scientists discovered the true characteristics of the twig blight disease (TBD) (Haemotonectria haematococca) in citrus plants in a recent study.
The study, titled “Morphology, phylogeny, and biology of twig blight disease (TBD) of citrus caused by Haemotonectria haematococca”, was motivated by the increase and severity of TBD infection in citrus in the country, particularly in 2006, which have put to waste the tremendous amount of pesticides used by citrus growers.
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As a pre-event activity of the PCAARRD Exhibit and Awarding Ceremony, the
National Symposium on Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research and Development (NSAARRD) was conducted to select the best papers in the research and development categories.
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – A back-to-back review of impact assessment (IA) and supply chain improvement (SCI) projects was held recently in this university town of Bukidnon.
Two S&T communicators tied for top honors in the print category of the 2013 PCAARRD Professional Media Awards (PPMA) at the Council’s recently concluded Exhibits and Awarding Ceremonies held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City.
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – The Philippine Agricultural Economics and Development Association, Inc. (PAEDA) conducted its 49th biennial convention recently in partnership with the Central Mindanao University (CMU), PCAARRD, and other R&D institutions at the Farmer’s Training Center of CMU in Musuan of this town.
MARAMAG, Bukidnon – A “Training course on economic research methodologies in agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources: Impact assessment (IA) of R&D and technology commercialization programs” was held recently at the Central Mindanao University (CMU) in this town.
The country’s network giants synchronized their timepieces with the official Philippine Standard Time (PhST) in greeting the New Year after consultations with officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) led by Secretary Mario G. Montejo.
AMADEO, Cavite ― Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) Teodoro dela Cruz, a cooperator of PCAARRD’s Science and Technology-based Farm (STBF), opened his 2.7-hectare coffee farm in Barangay Minantok East of this town to guests and participants of a recent technology field day (TFD) of the project.
MORONG, Bataan ― Through the Department of Science and Technology-funded project “Microbial inoculants to enhance reforestation and rehabilitation of forest ancestral lands of Aytas”, technical assistance is now being provided to the Aytas in reforesting their ancestral lands.
A former professor of statistics and agricultural engineering at the Romblon State University was adjudged best provincial science and technology (S&T) director of the entire Department of Science and Technology (DOST) system in an awarding ceremony held recently at the DOST Executive Lounge in Bicutan, Taguig City.
