Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification or LAMP has been one of the popular molecular techniques used by several researchers in detecting the presence of pathogenic microscopic organisms that cause diseases to plants, animals, and even humans. A study developed a LAMP detection assay kit to detect the causative fungi of anthracnose, stem-end rot, and scab diseases of …
The “FIESTA” or Farmers and Industry Encounters through Science and Technology Agenda aims to provide an avenue for the promotion and dissemination, adoption, or commercialization of technologies developed by the member institutions. Farmers, PMAs, partner NGOs, private sector partners, entrepreneurs, students, technologists, researchers, media practitioners, and other stakeholders are gathered in events held in Roxas …
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There is a great need to improve ‘Carabao’ mango since its susceptibility to diseases results in low yield and poor quality of mango fruits. Molecular marker-assisted breeding has been instrumental in the development of new varieties in many crops. In this regard, a project on improvement of ‘Carabao’ Mango Production and Fruit Quality through Quantitative …
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This project aims to promote the Integrated Crop Management and Good Agricultural Practices in banana and coconut farming system in Typhoon Pablo-affected municipalities of Davao del Norte through Magsasaka-Siyentista-led approach. This project is under the S&T Based Agriculture, Coastal and Rural Rehabilitation Program for Typhoon Pablo victims in Region XI. The project falls under the …
This project will promote the coconut and banana intercropping systems in Monkayo and Nabunturan in Compostela Valley province through the Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) approach. One MS from each of the FITS centers in Monkayo and Nabunturan and 10 farmer-cooperators from each of these municipalities will implement the S&T-Based management strategies in coconut and banana farming …
The Philippine coco sugar industry can be aptly described as a “sunrise industry”. At present, the industry is at its growth stage and is expected to be increasingly important in the future. It has bright prospects both in the local and international markets. This high-value product has a very reliable niche market primarily those who …
This project intends to create and expand the market of coco sugar through certification, packaging enhancement and promotion. The Philippine Coconut Industry is pushing for the increase in coco sugar production, noting its huge export market potential, especially in health conscious markets. The market for alternative sweeteners has reached $1.1 billion and continues to increase …
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The project aims to address the urgent need to continuously control the devastations brought about by the Coconut Scale Insect (CSI) infestation in Basilan Island. It intends to continue benefiting the municipalities where the Phase 1 Project had not served. There are yet other 6 municipalities with a total of 106 barangays, with a total …
The project is intended to address the urgent need of containing the devastations brought about by the infestation of the Coconut Scale Insects (CSI) in Basilan. Since 2010, CSI has damaged almost 100% of the coconut farms in Basilan. In 2016, the pest had already reached the Zamboanga areas despite the interventions done by the …
Biological Interventions in Coconut Scale Insect (CSI) Calamity Areas in Basilan, ARMM Read More »
The ongoing project strengthens the capacities of Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IP-TBM) Office to enhance its commercialization activities. It involves the following: Enhancement and sustainability of the operation of IPTBM office through patent landscaping and mining; Discovery of emerging technological trends in Mango and recommend priority R & D programs through patent mining; …
BPSU IP-TBM Phase II: Patent Mining Program for Mango Read More »