Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform
A technology for producing high-quality charcoal was developed by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI). The technology is developed under the project, “High-Quality Charcoal from Bamboo for Industrial Uses,” which is being monitored and funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science …
The ASFV Nanold Biosensor test kit is a nucleic acid-based assay that is a combination of LAMP and nanotechnology where gold nanoparticles are used to aggregate with amplified DNA genetic materials after amplification to visualize the reaction after 30 minutes. The test can be done on samples collected from the live animal such as blood, …
A web-based system that uses GIS, remote sensing and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index or the index of plant “greenness” or photosynthetic activity to monitor the status of agricultural crops. This can be used to determine the following: crop damage assessment (typhoon, drought, and pests), land use/cover change, vulnerability assessment, identify possible breeding ground of major …
Tilapia production in the Philippines is greatly affected by increasing water temperature especially during warm months of the year. One way to address the effect of water temperature rise in hatchery ponds is the application of shading. The aquashade technology makes use of greenhouse nets built on ponds to provide shade during summer months, which …
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The development of Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter (CPGP) is funded by PCAARRD. CPGP has been proven to increase rice yields by 15 to 30 percent based on multi-location trials in 7 regions in the Philippines also making the crops more resistant to blight and infestation such as the tungro virus. Carrageenan also helps in strengthening …
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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 …
Species-site compatibility is a crucial factor in the establishment of forest plantations (ERDB, 2010). In the past, species trials conducted showed that different species have their own site requirements to attain optimum growth and development. Reforestation efforts also failed because species- site compatibility was not given proper consideration. The importance of species-site matching functions lies …
Tool for Building Site Matching Functions for Rubber, Coffee and Cacao Read More »
One aspect of growth improvement in rubber plants is in the good root development. For better growth of rubber seedlings, root trainer technology has been developed. Root trainers are specifically designed plastic containers which have vertical ridges inside to promote healthy growth of roots. Unlike polybag plants, the potting medium used is coir pith. Rubber …
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Rubber is one of the top agricultural crops in the Philippines for it generates employment in the rural areas, enhances environmental rehabilitation in idle lands and uplands, and is a good species in the sequestration of carbon dioxide (Alcala, E. A., 2007). Latex is the major product from this species while rubber wood (lumber) is …
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A device was developed that can measure the quality of wet cacao beans prior to fermentation and good quality beans. The instrument comprises several sensors that measure the sugar content, volatile alcohol, and salinity of the juice from the bean mucilage. Once the juice is analyzed, the device will show the value of different quality …