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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) was recently awarded the Sandigan Award by the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte, during its 91st founding anniversary convocation program held recently.

The Sandigan Award was given to DOST-PCAARRD for its support to VSU’s research and development (R&D) initiatives, such as the programs and projects on abaca, jackfruit,

Rootcrops, which are among the cheapest sources of dietary energy, provide a myriad of health benefits, as these are sources of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium. This dietary energy is about one-third of that of an equivalent weight of grain, such as rice or wheat. Cassava, sweetpotato, and taro can be enjoyed in different ways as well, including baking, steaming, frying, or simply boiling.

However, in our country, rootcrops are generally regarded as a poor man’s crop or peasants’

It was not all science and technology during the Rootcrops Technology Forum, which was held recently at the Convention Hall of the Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte.

The forum, one of the activities in connection with the Rootcrops FIESTA, proved to have humanized science and technology as it had the vital ingredients of a successful technology transfer: partnership, wellness, hope, and compassion.

Adopting the theme Rootcrops innovations for health and inclusive growth, the

Cascading the fruits of R&D to the countryside to change the lives of people is the ultimate dream of any researcher. It takes a lot of effort and resources though, to disseminate or promote technologies or innovations to change mindsets and ways of farmers, encourage them to adopt these, and finally help them increase their productivity and income.

The issue on coconut scale insect (CSI) or cocolisap, the most devastating pest ever faced by the coconut industry, once more takes the center stage of the SMX Convention Center, during this year’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). 

Two inland fisheries researchers and project leaders of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) received the 2015 National Academy for Science and Technology (NAST) awards.   

The Philippine Agriculture and Resources Research Foundation Inc. (PARRFI) Awards recently recognized the winning research projects under the Research and Development categories during the closing ceremonies of SyenSaya 2015: Los Baños Science Festival.

Cacao’s genes and physical characteristics are being looked into in a study by applying the latest technology in functional genomics in a bid to improve the country’s cacao industry.    

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 seeks to address yield loss in cacao, which is estimated at 40% due to pests and diseases.   

The project is titled Functional genomics

Recent studies show that live or latent cells of efficient strains of microorganisms enhance growth and yield of crops, and help remediate soil fertility problems. These microorganisms are prepared as microbial inoculants or biofertilizers.

MykoPlus is a multi-strain and multi-species biofertilizer. In addition to mycorrhizal fungi, MykoPlus also contains beneficial bacteria that include nitrogen fixers, phosphorous solubilizers, growth hormone secretors, and others.

MykoPlus was developed by Dr. Jocelyn T.

Enterprising farmers can look at corn silage production as an alternative source of livelihood. 

Corn silage is a fermented, high-moisture, stored fodder, which can be fed to large and small ruminants.

Silage is fermented and stored in a process called ensiling and is usually made from forage grasses, including maize, sorghum, or other cereals. It is a nutritious feed for carabaos as it is a good source of energy and protein.

Commercialization of corn silage for dairy buffaloes has been ongoing and

Annually, SyenSaya, the Los Baños Science Festival is held after the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). From August 12 to 14, 2015, the SyenSaya was celebrated with the theme, “SyenSaya at Kabataan: #WOW TLG (Technology Leads to Globalization).”

Being a member of the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc., (LBSCFI), the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) conducted a three-day field visit recently in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.

The visit aimed to evaluate projects under the Integrated Research and Development Program on Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation of Selected Forest Ecosystems and additional on-going projects.

1. The basic premise of the contest is to solicit a shirt design which will convey the PCAARRD brand of service.
2. The contest is open for all. Participants may submit as many entries as they like but must accomplish one entry form per entry.
3. Design should include the PCAARRD official logo. Participants should provide overall concept/design of the white polo shirt, for example, the type of design (with graphics, text or both), placement of design (front, back, or both), or the combination of colors

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) was awarded a Plaque of Recognition by the Municipal Government of Los Baños led by the town Mayor Caesar P. Perez in its quadricentennial celebration held on September 17, 2015 at the old Los Baños Municipal Hall.