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UPLB seeks white corn varieties resistant to Fusarium ear rot

April 4, 2015 - 10:00am

At least 12 local white corn varieties have initially been found to be resistant to Fusarium ear rot, a study conducted by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) showed.

Agriculture

Biotech firm eyes contract growing scheme with indigenous people

By Rocel Felix | August 30, 2006 - 12:00am

Local biotech firm Secura Plant Genetics Inc. is eyeing contract growing arrangements with Mindanao’s indigenous people (IP) to supply natural ingredients or valuable plant resources for food, pharmaceuticals,...

Business

Special credit planned for investors in natural ingredients sector

By Rocel Felix | July 16, 2006 - 12:00am

The government is firming up plans to provide special credit facilities for entrepreneurs in the flourishing natural ingredients industry as part of a resolute 10-year roadmap aimed at making the Philippines...

Business

DA reaches out to biotech scientists

February 6, 2005 - 12:00am

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting scientists involved in the research and propagation of biotechnology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the country even as it urged them to ensure that...

Agriculture