DOST PCAARRD

01/06/2026

A DOST-PCAARRD-funded project by the University of the Philippines Los Baños developed technologies to fast-track breeding in eggplant.

In vitro cultures of heat-shock-treated explants (Left) and transformed eggplant tissues (Right). (Image credit: Crops Research...

01/06/2026

#𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗗𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀📰: Three drought-resistant rice breeding lines with improved root systems have been developed to help address the impacts of climate change on the country’s rice production.

Read more: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/989638/new-rice-varieties-developed-to-survive-drought-using-stronger-roots/story/

01/06/2026

DOST-PCAARRD supports the Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP)'s staging of the 𝟓𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐒𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, which will be held on June 9–11, 2026.

01/06/2026

The Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center of the Visayas State University (VSU-PhilRootcrops) together with the Bohol Island State University (BISU) led the development of advanced propagation techniques and introduce it to Bohol Ube farmers.

Through the project titled, "Enhancement of Ubi Production through Trials and Demonstrations of S&T-Based Farm Practices to Support Industry Development in Bohol”, VSU-PhilRootcrops was able to train farmers in producing quality planting materials using advanced methods like the minisett.

DOST Press Release: This growing global traction of Ube has raised concerns over whether the Philippines can meet the surge in global demand. Purple yam or Ube production in the country has significantly slowed down even before its global domination.

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01/06/2026

A coconut mapping system developed by JRMSU is enabling real-time profiling, geotagging, and performance assessment of hybrid coconut farms in Region IX.

Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between JRMSU and PCA Region IX, represented by Regional Manager Bihilds A. Quezon, Planning...

29/05/2026

DOST-PCAARRD’s Crops Research Division evaluates UPLB-ICropS initiative on mango transcriptomics addressing anthracnose and cecid fly damage.

DOST-PCAARRD and UPLB representatives during the Mango Transcriptomics Pre-Terminal Review. (Image credit: CRD, DOST-PCAARRD) A...

28/05/2026

A UP Diliman-led study explores a modern abaca transformation system to accelerate varietal improvement and enhance disease resistance, yield, and fiber quality.

Adult abaca lines derived from tissue culture, maintained for in planta transformation. (Image Credit: CRD, DOST-PCAARRD) A simpler and...

28/05/2026

DOST-PCAARRD, UPLB, naglunsad ng programang magdedebelop ng mga “sustainable pest management solutions” laban sa harabas na nakaaapekto sa mga tubó sa Negros.

Halaman ng tubó na pinamumugaran ng Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) sa Floridablanca, Pampanga (a at b) at Negros Island (c). (Image credit:...

27/05/2026

A project by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) successfully developed rice lines with improved adaptability to drought conditions.

Three advanced rice breeding lines with enhanced drought resistance via roots were developed through the funding of the Philippine Council for...

27/05/2026

DOST-PCAARRD’s Crops Research Division (CRD) conducted a Proposal Packaging Workshop that capacitated over 60 researchers nationwide.

Attendees of Proposal Packaging Workshop at the Acacia Hotel Alabang, Muntinlupa City. (Image credit: CRD, DOST-PCAARRD) Sixty-one researchers...