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Increasing Cabbage Yield through SSNM
Vegetable production in the Philippines is one of the prime aspects of the country’s agriculture. Aside from being a major source of nutrition for Filipinos, it is also a major source of livelihood...
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Making money from herbs and spices
Try to recall your younger days when you were so sick and your parents were not around. Maybe you have noticed that your grandparents are preparing something to boil. They have probably told you to...
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Producing white powder from arrowroot through improved production technologies
Almost similar to cornstarch in being white, fine and powdery, the arrowroot powder is a healthier alternative. It is the only starch product with calcium ash which is important for the maintenance of...
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Appreciating Granada a Bombastic Fruit
Fertility life, good health--these are just some of the attributes that have been given to granada, a symbolic fruit that dates back to some 3000 years ago. Considered an ancient and mystical fruit...
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Makapuno: not your ordinary nut
“Makapuno” is a Filipino vernacular loosely translated as “almost full”. Conversely, when one speaks of makapuno it refers to a mutant coconut because of its genetic abnormality; and it is...
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Rattan Seedling Production Guide
Rattan is a very important non-timber forest product, owing to its versatility. It is an export winner. Raising rattan, despite the lengthy time for plantation development, is necessary because...
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Improved Lakatan and Cavendish varieties through S&T
Banana is an important fruit crop in the Philippines due to its potential both in the local and international market. The Philippines is the 3rd largest producer of banana in the world next to India...
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Bottle Gourd (Upo) Production Guide
Bottle gourd or calabash (Lagenaria siceraria [Molina] Standley), is commonly called upo among the Tagalogs. Other local names are Tabungaw (Ilocano) and Kandol (Ibanag). This is a herbaceous, annual...
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Celery Production Guide
Celery is a native to the Mediterranean and adjacent areas. The plant is strong smelling biennial. The thick petioles, curved in cross-section, are long and grooved on the external surface. The stems...
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Potential of medicinal plants in IP communities studied
Traditional medicine is being practiced as part of the culture of many indigenous groups in the Philippines. As defined by the World Health Organization, traditional medicine is the sum total of the...
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Ginger Production Guide
Ginger Production Guide for Beginner Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is popular tor its distinct sharp and hot flavor due to an oily substance called gingerol. It is known as 'luya' in Tagalog,...
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Visitors’ carrying capacity manual in ecotourism sites developed to support...
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) has developed a manual on visitors’ carrying capacity in ecotourism sites in support of tourism growth and environmental preservation. Visitors’...
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Metarhizium: the mighty fungus
Many people associate fungi or molds to various health and food problems. It is widely considered as the culprit for many animal and human diseases and infections. Scientists and biologists worldwide...
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Optimizing the potentials of kadyos in CamSur
Pigeon pea, locally known as “kadyos” is a reliable legume known to grow amidst drought, fixate nitrogen from air to soil, keep the soil compact, and thrive with low farm inputs. As a multipurpose...
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How to Delay the Ripening of Banana
Bananas (also other fruits and vegetables) emits gas called "ethylene." The presence of this gas inside the enclosed bags when transported for shipment coupled with high temperature hasten the fruit's...
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Growing Chrysanthemum for Business
Chrysanthemum is one of the leading cutflowers and potted plants in the international market. Domestic market has increased both for cutflowers and potted plants. Local production cannot cope with the...
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Pole Sitaw Production Guide
Pole sitao (Vigna unquiculata subsp. Sesquipedales (L.) Verdc.) has the following names: asparagus bean, garter bean, snake bean, Chinese long bean, Yardlong bean (English); kacang panjang (Indonesian...
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A sweet bite of the Philippine’s lanzones
The Philippines is one of the countries blessed with an abundance of fruits and vegetables. One of the favorites is lanzones (Lansium domesticum), dubbed as the ‘highly seasonal and highly priced...
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Legislature to support Vitamin A-rich Golden Rice release with studies...
The legislature will support the distribution of the pro Vitamin A-rich Golden Rice given studies proving efficacy in reducing Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) which adversely affects 250 million children’s...
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Tiesa’s time to shine
Our country is home to many indigenous crops. However, the potentials of some of these crops still remain unexplored. A United Nations projection reveals that in 2050, world population is expected to...
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