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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) developed a technology to detect shrimp diseases, particularly white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) and Vibrio spp.

The technology uses loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), a cost-effective alternative to the more expensive and conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and standard microbiological techniques.

Ang Pilipinas ay pang-labing dalawa sa pangunahing prodyuser ng mangga sa mundo at may ambag na dalawang porsiyento sa produksyon ayon sa datos ng Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) noong 2012. Ang mangga ay pangatlo din sa saging at pinya sa pinakamahalagang prutas ayon sa dami ng iniluluwas ng Pilipinas sa ibang bansa. 

Patuloy pa ring kinakaharap ng industriya ng mangga ang ilang mga suliranin na nakapipigil upang matamo nito ang kanyang potensiyal. Malaki ang nawawala sa produksyon at

LBSCFI Press Release

The Los Baños Science Community Foundation Inc. (LBSCFI), together with its 22-member-agencies including agencies from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), will celebrate the National Science and Technology Week with the holding of SyenSaya - the Los Baños Science Festival on July 25 -29.

Organized along the theme “JUAN SCIENCE, ONE NATION” of the DOST, the joint activity demonstrates how Filipino ingenuity, trust on one’s capability as a nation, cooperation

It was in September 1984 when a geneticist by the name of Dr. Alec Jeffreys invented the technique of genetic fingerprinting. Briefly explained, the technology shows that a genetic fingerprint is specific to each individual and the pattern does not belong to any other person on earth except for identical twins.

Who would have foreseen that three decades later DNA fingerprinting would be adopted for many other organisms including plants? 
 
Applying the DNA fingerprinting technology, in an effort

The Philippines’ strategic location and favorable soil and climatic conditions make the country the best option for planting cacao. However, cacao production in the country does not meet the growing demand as most cacao growers are not using high quality planting materials.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) currently addresses this challenge through promoting the use of high

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has partnered with the National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center-Bureau of Animal Industry (NSPRDC-BAI) to develop the Itik Pinas, which can produce 50 more eggs than the traditional Pateros duck.

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) is supporting the oyster industry to address poor oyster quality, increase production, and attain its full potential. This is being done through the Oyster Industry Strategic S&T Program (ISP) of the Council.

The program is promoting the use of raft and long line culture methods for mass production of oysters. These types of culture methods are

A technology to detect pesticide residues on vegetables to monitor presence of organophosphates (OPs) and carbamates (CMs) was adopted in the Philippines through a project implemented by Benguet State University (BSU) and the National Crop Protection Center of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB-NCPC).

OPs and CMs are the most common pesticides used in vegetable production because of their cost-effectiveness and bioefficacy. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO),

Napatunayan ni Rogelio Cornelio, isang magsasaka sa Bay, Laguna, ang pakinabang ng ‘carrageenan plant food supplement (PFS)’ mula sa katas ng seaweeds na karaniwang tinatawag na lato o damong dagat.

Ginamit ni Cornelio ang PFS sa kanyang palayan na may sukat na 6,000 metro kwadrado sa Bay, Laguna. Ngayong taon, umani siya ng 3.9 tonelada kumpara sa 2.4 toneladang palay noong nakaraang taon. Ang ani ay parehas nakuha noong panahon ng tagtuyot. Ito ay nangangahulugan ng pagtaas ng 62.5%.

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The Los Baños Science Community cluster joins this year’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) as it opens simultaneously on July 25, 2016 in 16 regional offices of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and in four major science hubs of the country.

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Undersecretary Carol M. Yorobe as she delivers the keynote message of Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña during the Los Baños Science Community Foundation Inc. (LBSCFI) 32nd Founding Anniversary Celebration at the R.D. Guerrero III Hall, DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology Center (DPITC), PCAARRD Complex, Los Baños, Laguna. In his message, Secretary de la Peña lauded LBSCFI for having sustained its more than three decades of existence owing to

For any academic institution, nothing compares to seeing its alumni reap the fruits from the seeds that it has sown. The University of the Philippines (UP) takes this pride as it recognizes one of its outstanding alumni for his contribution in the country’s development through science and technology (S&T).

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) Acting Executive Director Reynaldo V.

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DOST Secretary Engr. Fortunato T. Dela Peña (left photo) visits the SIPAG ni Juan exhibits at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Innovation and Technology Center (DPITC). DOST-PCAARRD Acting Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora and DOST-PCAARRD Marine Resources Research Division Director Dr. Mari-Ann M. Acedera explain the technologies under the National Abalone R&D

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña is briefed on the raft method, a sustainable and environment-friendly technology for growing oysters, during his visit at the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Innovation and Technology Center (DPITC), PCAARRD Complex, Los Baños, Laguna. De la Peña visited the Center during the simultaneous holding of the

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Mayor Cesar P. Perez (left photo) of Los Baños, Laguna, addresses barangay officials on the issue of disaster risk and reduction management and keep them abreast on how the local government addresses the same with the help of the barangays.

Barangays Putho-Tuntungin, Lalakay, Batong Malake, and Bambang presented their best practices in addressing calamities such as flood, erosion, earthquake, and fire.

Dr. Bonifacio G. Pajuelas, Officer-in-Charge, National Capital Region,