Two researches on the potential immunostimulant for giant tiger shrimp and a tool to determine the impacts of climate change in fisheries claimed the top prize in the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards, aquatic science and natural resources and environment categories.
The research titled, “A Probiotic Bacillus Strain Containing Amorphous Poly-beta Hydroxybutyrate (PHB) Stimulates the Innate Immune Response of Penaeus monodon Postlarvae” won the top prize and a cash prize of P100,000 in the Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards, aquatic science category.
The research identified that the probiotic Bacillus strain containing poly-beta hydroxybutyrate (PHB) can be a potential immunostimulant or can improve the immune system of giant tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). The research is conducted by Dr. Joseph Leopoldo Q. Laranja, Dr. Edgar C. Amar and Ms. Mary Joy Geaga of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD), as well as Mr. Yufeng Niu, Mr. Peter De Schryver, and Prof. Peter Bossier of the Laboratory of Aquaculture and Artemia Reference Center, Ghent University, Belgium.
Read more about the research here: http://www.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/home/portal/index.php/quick-information-dispatch/3219-probiotic-bacillus-strain-potential-immunostimulant-for-giant-tiger-shrimp
Meanwhile, the research led by Samuel S. Mamauag and Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño of the University of the Philippines Diliman-Marine Science Institute (UPD-MSI) claimed the top prize and P100,000 cash in the natural resources and environment category.
The research titled, “A framework for vulnerability assessment of coastal fisheries ecosystems to climate change – A Tool for understanding resilience of fisheries (VA-TURF),” demonstrated how VA can determine the impacts of climate change to fisheries and identify adaptation strategies. The tool was applied in two island communities in Occidental Mindoro.
The results of VA-TURF can provide local government units (LGUs) the necessary information to executive livelihood opportunities to the community depending on the vulnerabilities of the fisheries ecosystem across different coastal barangays. It can also determine which causes the vulnerability in a coastal barangay.
The Dr. Elvira O. Tan Awards recognize the contributions of Filipino scientists and researches through the publication of R&D results in the fields of agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources and environment in reputable scientific or technical journals. The award is spearheaded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD).
The award pays tribute to Dr. Elvira O. Tan, an outstanding researcher and a prolific writer. Winning papers will receive P100,000 each for the aquatic and natural resources and environment categories.
The awards were given during the 7th Year Anniversary Celebration of DOST-PCAARRD held at the Philippine International Convention Center.