Citation:
University of the Philippines Los Baños. 2013. Compendium of UPLB Technologies.
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension. College, Laguna.
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FOREWORD
This compendium of UPLB technologies is a partial compilation of
selected UPLB’s research outputs through the years. It includes
technologies on biotechnology, crop varieties, commercially-available
products, nutrition, good farming practices, farm mechanization, post
harvest techniques, decision support system and other breakthroughs
which created an impact to different stakeholders. This reflects what
the University already accomplished in the past 105 years.
This collection is an offering to Filipino people, being a national
university that perseveres to generate science and technology that
contributes to attaining socioeconomic growth and progress while
nurturing nature and our rich cultural heritage.
As a premier research University in the Philippines, in the field of
agriculture, biotechnology, engineering and environment, UPLB will
strive to produce more groundbreaking discoveries and technologies,
and innovative approaches to address food security, food and nutrition
security, poverty reduction, environment protection, biodiversity
conservation, climate change, human settlements development, and
other priority concerns of the country.
Entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers and stakeholders may find
this compendium as a useful reference in looking for technologies to
commercialize, making policy and conducting research-related
endeavours.
Rex Victor O. Cruz
Chancellor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Biotechnology
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Fruit and Industrial Crops
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Root Crops
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Field Crops
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Vegetable Crops
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Ornamental Crops
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Food, Beverages and Dairy
Products Processing
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Good Farming Practices
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Test and Diagnostic Kit
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Nutrition
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Forest Products
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Decision Support System
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Machinery and Postharvest
Technology
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MICROBIAL RENNET (1997)
Microbial Rennet
Microbial rennet is an enzyme used to coagulate milk for cheese
production. The technology utilizes local fungal strain called Rhizopus
chinensis in place of chymosin, animal rennet.
Advantages:
 BIOTECH rennet properties are similar to chymosin which has high
milk clotting activity. This results in cheese with more stable cheese
size and weight.
 BIOTECH rennet retains more protein and fat in milk resulting in
cheese with creamier taste or more uniform texture.
 BIOTECH rennet doubles the shelf-life of soft cheese while
maintaining its delicious taste.
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ANIMAL PROBIOTICS/TYLOSIN
Animal Probiotics
Tylosin
Research Team:
Laura J. Pham and Chay Binh Pham
Probiotics represent one of the most promising alternatives to antimicrobials
developed to protect animal health and increase efficiency of nutrient
utilization. They are viable microbial cultures given orally to animals to
achieve the following benefits:
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Inhibits pathogenic enteric bacteria
Stimulates growth
Reduces production of toxic amines and ammonia
Stimulates the immune system
Provides growth promotants, growth hormones and protein
Research Team:
Asuncion K. Raymundo and Teofila O. Zulaybar
A bioprocess for producing tylosin, an antibiotic used as animal feed, was
developed using an improved strain of Streptomyces. Tylosin also serves
as therapeutic agent and growth promotant.
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BIOFERTILIZERS
Bio N
TM
Research Team:
Mercedes U. Garcia, Teofila S.J. Santos, J Virginia M. Padilla and
Julieta A. Anarna
Bio NTM developed in 1985 is a microbial-based fertilizer composed of microorganisms (bacteria) isolated from the roots of talahib (Saccharum spontaneum). The bacteria can convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form
usable by rice, corn and vegetables. It also enhances shoot growth and
root development.
Bio NTM comes in powder form in a handy 200-gram packet, which is meant
for either seed inoculation, direct broadcasting over seeds or mixed with
water as root dip.
 It replaces 30-50% of the total nitrogen requirement of rice and corn.
 It increases yield of rice, corn and vegetables.
 It makes plant healthy and green even in drought and in the presence of
pests.
 It reduces incidence of rice tungro and corn ear-worm attack.
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BIOFERTILIZERS
Research Team:
Reynaldo E. dela Cruz, Nelly S. Aggangan, Jocelyn T. Zarate and
Elsie B. Lorilla
MykovamTM developed in 1998 is a soil-based biofertilizer, which has
effective species of fungi called vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM). The
fungi infect the roots, form a close association with the plant when inoculated
to the seedlings and assist the plant in the absorption of water and nutrients.
The fungi can also prevent root infection by pathogens and increase plant
tolerance to drought and heavy metals. A kilo of MykovamTM can fertilize
400 seedlings.
 It is environment-friendly.
 It replaces about 60-85% of the plants’ chemical fertilizer requirement
and improves soil properties and fertility.
 It also promotes absorption of water and nutrients such as phosphorus,
nitrogen and zinc.
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BIOFERTILIZERS
Research Team:
Erlinda S. Paterno, Fe G. Torres, Ma. Lourdes Q. Sison, Elizabeth S. Garcia
and Alodia I. Sutare
NitroPlusTM developed in 1980 is a seed inoculant for legumes composed
of bacteria called rhizobia and carriers like soil and charcoal. The rhizobia,
together with the legumes, can fix nitrogen from the air making it available for
the plants. NitroPlusTM can take the place of chemical nitrogen fertilizer at
reduced cost.
NitroPlusTM comes in powder form in 100-gram packet which can be used to
coat seeds before sowing. The product has a fertilizing value equal to 30 kg
N/Ha.
 It is affordable and effective substitute for chemical nitrogen fertilizer.
 It is easy to use and environmentally safe.
 It conserves soil nitrogen and increases crop yield and income.
 Results of field trials showed an increase in yield of 100% for soybean,
Research Team:
Erlinda S. Paterno, and Lilia M. Fernando
Biogroe developed in 2004 is a solid based microbial plant growth promoter
containing plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB are rootassociated bacteria which influence root growth by producing plant
hormones and provide nutrients in soluble form. PGPB can also protect
plant surfaces from colonization by pathogenic microbes through direct
competitive effects and production of antimicrobial compounds.
 Easy to use and environment friendly
 Enhances root growth and development
 Increases productivity of crops, and reduced use of toxic or
environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
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BIOFERTILIZERS
BOF Inoculants
(1991)
Research Team:
Bayani M. Espiritu, Lovely B. Willauer, Mannix S. Pedro, Elmer V. Arreola and
Edilberto M. Sibal Jr.
Large quantities of farm and agro-industrial wastes in the Philippines. If
utilized properly, these could be a rich source of natural fertilizers known as
bio-organic fertilizer (BOF). At BIOTECH, a technology has been developed
to process wastes into BOF using appropriate strains of microbial inocula
consisting of BIO-QUICK and BIO-FIX.
BIO-QUICK the composting inocula, contains the fungus Trichoderma sp. It
enhances decomposition of household, farm and agroindustrial waste,
reducing composting time from 4-6 months to 3-4 weeks.
BIO-FIX is the enrichment inocula which enhances the nutritive value and
effectivity of BOF thus improving supplementation or replacement of chemical
fertilizers.
Research Team:
Marilyn B. Brown and Adora M. de Castro
Brown Magic is a biofertilizer for orchids composed of chopped fungal
endo-mycorrhiza. It is especially effective for in-vitro cultured orchid
seedlings and provides the nutrients necessary for their growth.
Brown Magic also serves as biological control agent against root infection
and other harmful pests and diseases. With the root covered with the fungus,
pathogenic organisms have to penetrate the fungus first before entering the
roots.
 Orchid seedlings grow better, healthier, greener and more vigorous.
 Plants produce more suckers and bigger leaf area. Plants bear flowers
earlier and at a longer period of time.
 It increases tolerance and resistance of plants against pathogens and
diseases.
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BIOFERTILIZERS
VAM Root Inoculants (1994)
Mycogroe (1984)
Research Team:
Marilyn B. Brown, Elsa M. Luis, Estrella H. Lales and Adora M. de Castro
VAM root inoculant is composed of chopped dried plant roots infected with
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (VAM). VAM assists the plant roots
in absorbing water and nutrients and thus reduces the chemical fertilizer
requirements of crops. VAM root inoculant also protects the plants from
root pathogens, secretes growth-promoting substances and improves soil
structure and soil aggregation.
 Reduces chemical fertilizer requirement of plants
 Secretes growth promoting substances.
 Increases tolerance and resistance of plants against pathogens and
diseases
 Generates substantial savings on the use of chemical fertilizer
Research Team:
Reynaldo E. dela Cruz, Nelly S. Aggangan and Elsie B. Lorilla
MYCOGROE is a soil-based biological fertilizer containing spores of
ectomycorrhizal fungi, which are collected during rainy season under pine
and eucalyptus plantations. The spores are extracted and mixed with a
soil carrier and passed through a tabletting machine.
 The biofertilizer reduces chemical fertilizer use by 60-85%.
 Infects plant roots and help absorb water and nutrients particularly
phosphorus
 These fungi can also prevent root infection by pathogens and can
increase plant tolerance to drought and heavy metals.
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BIOFERTILIZER
Developers:
Virginia C. Cuevas and Alfredo M. Sinohin, IBS-CAS
IP Protection: Patent Granted (October 22, 2010)
Trichoderma which was developed in 2005 is a microbial inoculant organic
fertilizer that reduces 30-50% of chemical fertilizer needs of crops. Rapid
composting technology using Trichoderma Compost Fungus Activator is a
technology which helps
convert agricultural wastes into compost within
one month as compared to the normal 3-4 months composting period.
This technology was developed by Dr. Virginia Cuevas and currently produced in commercial quantities by Tribio Technology, Inc. This product is a
microbial inoculants for all types of crops. It is a biofertilizer, biological control agent and growth enhancer. It is now being used by the GMA corn program as another microbial inoculants for corn.
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PROBIOTICS AND BACTERIOCINS
Research Team:
Francisco B. Elegado, Marilou R. Calapardo, Jennifer D. Saguibo,
Maria Teresa M. Perez and Margarita A. Mercado
Probiotics developed in 1997 are live microbial food supplements that are
beneficial to the host by improving its gut microbial balance.
Product Application
 Food Industry—stabilize fermented products like yoghurt, sour cream,
cheese, butter, sausages and pickles
 Pharmaceutical Industry—can be used as additives in oral health care
products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, soap and skin care
products
 Animal Industry—can be used to prevent mastitis in cows and
buffaloes.
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MICROBIAL PESTICIDES
Pelmictrol, NPV
and BACTROLEP
Research Team:
Leodegario E. Padua, Reynaldo V. Ebora, Edwin P. Alcantara, Daniel Moran,
Elsa M. Eugenio, Mary Anne M. Bautista, Cecille Ebuenga and Barbara Laviña
Microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses can be used as alternative to
synthetic chemicals in controlling insect pests and plant diseases.
NPV (1982)
Nucleopolyhedrovirus or NPV is used to kill the common cutworm, also
known as Harabas, a destructive pest of onions and peanuts.
Pelmictrol (1982)
Microbial pesticide continuing Bacillus thuringiensis against mosquito larvae.
It is available in tablet (for flower vases, aquaria and stock water) and
powder formulation (for running and stagnant water and in paddy fields).
Benefits:
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Inexpensive, safe and environment-friendly. Does not accumulate toxic
residues in the environment
• Non-toxic to humans and other life forms but specifically targets and kill
the enemy pests
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ENZYMES
Research Team:
Teresita M. Espino, Richad D. Tambalo, Severina B. Exconde, Fides Z.
Tambalo, Arsenia B. Sapin, Maria Fe Bite, Consuelo Maroon,
Geronima Eusebio, Edwin S. Luis and Gladys G. Genil
Enzymes are proteins able to catalyze the conversion of different
molecules into other products. BIOTECH has developed a variety of
enzymes for different uses:
Cellulase (2000) an enzyme that can degrade cellulose, can be used as
feed additive for livestock and poultry, in coconut oil extraction and
ethanol production
Protease (2000) is an enzyme produced by microorganisms used to
improve bread, enhance feed digestibility and maximize coconut oil
extraction
Lipase is an enzyme produced by Rhizopus sp. that hydrolyzes
coconut oil to produce high value β-monoglyceride
Pectinase (2001) is food enzyme produced from Aspergillus sp. used in
juice and wine clarification, essential oil extraction from different plants
and pretreatment of pectic wastewater and degumming of ramie.
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INDUSTRIAL YEAST STRAINS WITH SUPERIOR FERMENTATION PROPERTIES
Research Team:
Jose Paolo B. Magbanua, Elizabeth C. Bugante, Fidel Rey P. Nayve Jr.,
Francisco B. Elegado, Irene G. Pajares, Virgie A. Alcantara, Jessica F.
Simbahan, Ivy Grace Pait, Joel Rivanadeira, Allan Devanadera, Johnry
Maloles, Sean Estrada, Jeannelou Altes and John Lenard Eseo
Yeasts are the primary microorganisms used in industry to convert various
substrates and biomass to ethanol. BIOTECH yeast strains are able to
produce high levels of ethanol, withstand high concentrations of ethanol,
sugar or salt and tolerate high temperature. Some strains can flocculate for
cell recycling. BIOTECH strains have been fingerprinted to preserve
intellectual property.
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ANIMAL VACCINES
Developers/Research Team:
Florita S. Maslog, Helen A. Molina, Consuelo B. Bain and
Maria Immaculada P. Torres
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BIOTECH vaccines (1984) against diseases of cattle, carabao and fowl are
used against Haemorrhagic Septicemia (HS) and Fowl Cholera (FC). They
are produced with the use of monoclonal antibodies which make them more
specific and effective against animal diseases.
BIOVAC-HS Vaccine (1999)
A vaccine containing Pasteurella multocida serotype B which protects cattle,
carabao and goats against HS. A dose of 2 mL is given to a 4-month old (or
older) animal.
BIOVAC-HS Oil Vaccine: vaccine containing P. multocida serotype B in
double emulsion adjuvant. A booster dose is given 2 months after the first
dose and could protect the animal up to one year.
BIOVAC-HS Gel Vaccine: vaccine containing P. multocida serotype B
adsorbed on aluminum hydroxide gel. A booster dose is given one month
after the first vaccination and every 6 months thereafter.
BIOVAC-FC Vaccine
A vaccine containing P. multocida serotype A adsorbed on aluminum
hydroxide gel. It protects chickens against fowl cholera. A dose of 0.5 mL is
given intramuscularly to 6-week and 10-week old birds.
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CASHEW
‘Red Princess’ Cashew ˡ (2006)
‘Fariñas’ Cashew
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(1995)
Breeders:
ˡ Lolita dC Valencia, Leon O. Namuco, Violeta N.
Villegas, Pablito M. Magdalita, Edwin E. del Rosario,
Tabeth G. Velasco, Enrique R. Barile, Felipe S. dela
Cruz, Jr., Roel C. Rabara, and Fruit and Ornamental
Crops Section, IPB-CSC
‘Dayap’ Cashew
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(1995)
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Roberto E. Coronel, Rachel Sotto, Felipe S. dela
Cruz, Jr., Roel C. Rabara, and Isidoro G. Banasihan,
and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
‘Red Princess’ cashew is recommended for apple and nut production.
 The tree has erect to semi-spreading habit, vigorous, prolific and bears
400-500 fruits per tree per season.
 Fruits have large apple weighing 145.65 g, red, conical, very juicy, have
moderate fiber with strong aroma and sub-acidic flavor.
‘Fariñas’ cashew’s mother tree is vigorous with spreading growth habit. It is
prolific and bears fruit yearly, which can be harvested from March to May.
 The ripe apple is yellow with reddish-orange tinge.
 It is very juicy, moderately fibrous, strongly aromatic and subacid with a
slight astringent taste.
‘Dayap’ cashew came from a seedling tree of unknown parentage.
 It is prolific and bears fruit yearly, which can be harvested from March to
May.
 The ripe apple is yellow, very juicy, moderately fibrous, strongly aromatic
and slightly sweet.
 This variety is now being used by fruit growers and farmers in fruit
production.
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GUAYABANO
‘Aguinaldo’ Guayabano ˡ (2000)
‘Davao Prolific’ Guayabano
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Breeders:
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Pablito M. Magdalita, Violeta N. Villegas, Allan L. Aquino, Lolita dC. Valencia,
Connie H. Palanginan, Ruben B Anday, and Fruit and Ornamental Crops
Section, IPB-CSC
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Roberto E. Coronel and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
‘Aguinaldo’ guayabano is a sour-type variety which makes it ideal for
processing. This variety is called ‘Aguinaldo’ because it was discovered in
Cavite where General Emilio Aguinaldo came from .
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The fruit is well-formed and weighs about 1.5 kg.
It has less seeds, is less fibrous, and has a high edible portion.
The tree is a regular and a prolific bearer.
This variety could be grown on a commercial scale to cater the needs of
the processing industries for fruit juices, puree, candies and other
processed products.
 This variety is a product of a mass-selection breeding strategy among
open-pollinated seedling trees of guayabano.
‘Davao Prolific’ guayabano’s mother tree is very vigorous with a semispreading growth habit. It is prolific and bears fruit yearly, which could be
harvested from August to September.
 The fruit is irregularly heart-shaped and weighs 1,726.5 g.
 The skin of mature fruit is light green, soft and pliant and medium thick.
 The flesh is creamy white, soft and spongy, moderately juicy, moderately
fibrous, mildly aromatic, pleasantly subacid, and is 82.5% of fruit weight.
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BANANA
‘Lilak’
FHIA 21 2 (2011)
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Lakatan 5 (2010)
FHIA 23 3 (2011)
FHIA 25 4 (2011)
Research Team:
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Lilian F. Pateña, Rachel C. Sotto, Laila S. Caymo, and Isidoro G. Banasihan, and
NPGRL, IPB-CSC
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Felipe S. Dela Cruz, Jr., Lavernee S. Gueco, Isidoro G. Banasihan, Olivia P. Damasco,
Fe M. Dela Cueva, Teodora O. Dizon, Visitacion C. Huelgas, and Ma. Luz J. Sison
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Olivia P. Damasco, Felipe S. dela Cruz, Jr , Teodora O Dizon, Fe M Dela Cueva, Ma
Luz J Sison, Ma Judith B. Estrella, Efrelito M. Guittap, Ryan Rodrigo P. Tayobong,
Charlemagne Alexander Lim, Leila S. Caymo and Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza
‘Lilak’ has excellent eating quality, consistent high yield and remarkably strong
fruit stalk (pedicel), a desirable characteristic when fruits are to be transported
locally or overseas. This clone has apparent resistance to black leaf streak.
FHIA 21, FHIA 23 and FHIA 25 are high-yielding cultivars, moderately resistant
to banana bunchy top disease, highly resistant to black sigatoka, and excellent
for banana chips. They can also be processed into ketchup, powder, and
banana cake.
‘Lakatan’ banana mutant lines are resistant to banana bunchy top virus and
aphid vector Pentalonia nigronervosa . They have the following
characteristics: plant height: 334-247 cm; days to flowering: 387-408; number
of fruits per bunch: 120-130; number of hands per bunch: 6-8; number of
fingers per hand: 16-20.
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JACKFRUIT
‘Mabini’ Jackfruit ˡ (2006)
‘Cervantes Gold’ Jackfruit 2 (1999)
Breeders:
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Lolita dC. Valencia, Pablito M. Magdalita, and Fruit and
Ornamental Crops Section, IPB-CSC
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Torres Jackfruit 3
Roberto E. Coronel, Rachel Sotto, Felipe S. dela Cruz,
Jr., Roel C. Rabara, and Isidoro G. Banasihan, and NPGRL,
IPB-CSC
‘Mabini’ jackfruit is a dual purpose variety for fresh fruit and processing.
 It is an erect to semi-spreading tree, vigorous, prolific, and bears 50-80
fruits that can be harvested from February to July.
 Fruit is oblong, has yellow green peel and weighs about 15 kg.
‘Cervantes Gold’ jackfruit’s mother tree is very vigorous with erect growth
habit.
 It is very prolific and bears fruit yearly, which could be harvested from
February to July.
 The fruit is ellipsoid, weighs 9.8 kg, and measures 44.1 cm long and 10.9
cm in diameter.
 The flesh or aril is golden yellow, crispy and smooth, slightly juicy, almost
fiber-free, strongly aromatic, thick, sweet and is 44.7% of fruit weight.
‘Torres’ jackfruit’s mother tree is vigorous with spreading growth habit.
 It is very prolific and bears fruit yearly, which could be harvested from
June to July.
 The fruit is oblong, weighs 3.5 kg, and measures 38 cm long and 15 cm in
diameter.
 The flesh or aril is golden yellow, firm, crisp, moderately fibrous and very
sweet.
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RAMBUTAN
‘Amarillo’ Rambutan ˡ (2004)
Roja Rambutan 2 (2004)
Breeders:
1-2
Pablito M. Magdalita, Lolita dC. Valencia, and Fruit and Ornamental
Crops Section, IPB-CSC
Named after its attractive golden yellow peel, ‘Amarillo’ is the first yellow
known variety of rambutan.
 The oblong fruits have long spines, leathery skin and smooth white
flesh.
 The tree produces about 50-60 kg of fresh fruits on its regular
fruiting season.
 The fruit has 60.7% edible portion and weighs 34.12 g/fruit.
 The strong and semi-erect trees is prolific and bears fruits from July
to September. Planting materials are reproduced by cleft grafting.
‘Roja’ rambutan has attractive bright red leathery peel.
 The big oblong fruits weigh 45.85 g/fruit and are sweet, juicy, thick,
smooth white flesh.
 The strong and semi-erect tree produces about 70-80 kg of fresh
fruits on its regular fruiting season.
 The fruit has 55.94% edible portion. ‘
 ‘Roja’ is prolific, and bears fruits from July to September. The
planting materials are reproduced by cleft grafting.
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AVOCADO
‘Parker’ ˡ (1995)
’RCF Morado’ 2 (1997)
Breeders:
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Roberto E. Coronel, Rachel Sotto, Felipe S. dela Cruz, Jr., Roel C.
Rabara, and Isidoro G. Banasihan and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
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Roberto E. Coronel and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
‘Parker’ avocado is a seedling tree of unknown parentage. The mother
tree is strong with spreading growth habit.
 It is prolific and bears fruit every year whose fruits can be
harvested from August to September.
 The fruit is ovoid and weighs 561.4 g.
 The ripe fruit has a tough and leathery, purple peel, which is
medium thick and easily separates from the flesh.
 The flesh is creamy yellow, smooth and firm, buttery and nutty, with
very little fiber and is 81% of the fruit weight.
 This variety is now used in fruit production by growers and farmers.
‘RCF Morado’ avocado came from a seedling tree grown at the RC Fruit
Conservation Farm in Mabacan, Calauan, Laguna.
 The mother tree is strong with spreading growth habit.
 It bears fruit yearly and can be harvested from July to August.
 The fruit is ovoid to pyriform, weighs 391.5 g and measures 12.7 cm
long and 8.3 cm in diameter.
 The ripe fruit has a tough, leathery, moderately thick, reddish purple
skin that easily separates from the flesh. The flesh is thick, creamy
yellow, smooth and firm, slightly buttery and nutty and is 80.8% of
fruit weight.
 It is now used in fruit production by growers and farmers .
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PILI NUT
‘Katutubo’ (1991)
‘Mayon’ (1995)
Breeders:
Jose C. Zunio, Roberto E. Coronel,
Rachel Sotto, and Isidoro G.
Banasihan and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
‘Oas’ (1991)
All of these varieties came from seedlings from Oas, Albay planted
at Pili Drive, Los Baños, Laguna.
 Their mother trees are vigorous with spreading growth habit.
 They are prolific and bear fruit yearly, which can be harvested
from June to August.
 The skin of ripe fruit is dark purple to black, smooth and shiny,
thick and fibrous.
 The shell is medium thick and the kernel is white.
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PAPAYA
‘Sinta’ Papaya (NSIC 1996 Dp01)
Breeders:
Violeta N. Villegas, Reynold B. Pimentel, Pablito M. Magdalita, Ruben
B. Anday, and Fruit and Ornamental Crops Section, IPB-CSC
‘Sinta’ is the first Philippine-bred hybrid papaya. The tree is gynodioecious,
semi-dwarf, and highly prolific.
 It has an average of three fruiting cycles in two years with average of
20 fruits or more per fruiting cycle.
 The fruits are medium, yellow fleshed, sweet and firm that weigh 0.5 to
3.5 kg/fruit.
 The storage life of its fruit is from 7 to 10 days.
 It is moderately tolerant to papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), the most
devastating disease problem of papaya, not only in the Philippines but
also in other papaya growing areas of the world.
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CHICO
‘Gonzalez’ Chico
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‘Mapino’ Chico 1 (2000)
Breeders:
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Pablito M. Magdalita, Allan L. Aquino, Violeta N. Villegas, Lolita dC.
Valencia, Connie H. Palanginan, Ruben B. Anday, and Fruit and
Ornamental Crops Section, IPB-CSC
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Roberto E. Coronel, Rachel Sotto, Felipe S. dela Cruz, Jr.,
Isidoro G. Banasihan and NPGRL, IPB-CSC
This variety of chico was named ‘Mapino” because of its very fine flesh
texture. It is very sweet and juicy and has a melting taste.
 The tree is regular and prolific bearer of medium-sized fruits weighing
about 122 g.
 It bears fruits twice a year but the peak is in December and January.
 This variety is a product of a mass selection breeding strategy among
open-pollinated seedling trees. It can be grown anytime of the year as a
table-type variety.
‘Gonzalez’ chico came from a seedling tree of ‘Ponderosa’ parent.
 The mother tree is very vigorous with a pyramidal growth habit and
spreading branches.
 It is very prolific with fruits that can be harvested from November to
December and March to April.
 The fruit is ovate and weighs 80 g.
 The skin of ripe fruit is brownish yellow and very thin.
 The flesh is reddish brown, juicy, aromatic, smooth and fine, very sweet
and is 95% of fruit weight. There are 3-5 flattened, black seeds per
fruit.
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MAKAPUNO EMBRYO CULTURE
Developers:
Emerita V. de Guzman, Aurora G. del Rosario, Maria Lourdes O. Cedo and
Rocelie A. Reglos-Zara
The makapuno embryo culture technology (2003) involves the in-vitro
germination of embryos of makapuno nut and the subsequent acclimatization
and establishment of the seedlings in soil.
 These seedlings are commonly referred to as embryo-cultured makapuno
(ECM) seedlings. ECM seedlings, when grown to maturity in pure stand,
are pure makapuno-bearing, i.e. they bear all makapuno (100%) nuts.
 This is unlike the ordinary makapuno trees, which give a maximum of only
25% makapuno nuts.
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CASSAVA
‘Lakan 1’ 1 (1980)
’Sultan 6’
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(2003)
Breeders:
1
Feed and Industrial Crops Section, IPB-CSC
2
Azucena L. Carpena, Antonio G. Lalusin, Lavernee S. Gueco, Proceso
H. Manguiat, Consorcia E. Reaño, Reynaldo B. Quilloy, Felicito M.
Rodriguez, Isidro B. Piabor, Abelardo K. Palis and Edwin E. del Rosario
‘Lakan 1’ (UPL Cv-2) is an all-purpose cassava variety suitable for food,
starch and feed production.
 It has yellow flesh and cream cortex with fresh root yield of 32 t/ha, a
root dry matter content of 45% and root starch content 33%.
 It is resistant to cassava bacterial blight and leaf spot under field
conditions and adapted to all regions of the Philippines.
 Harvest maturity is 10 months.
‘Sultan 6’ (NSIC Cv-25) is an industrial cassava variety suitable for starch
and feed production.
 It has white flesh and pink cortex with fresh root yield of 39.1 t/ha, root
dry matter content of 35% and root starch content of 23%.
 It is resistant to spider mites, scale insects, bacterial blight and
moderately resistant to leaf spot under field conditions.
 Harvest maturity is 10 months after planting. It is adapted to all regions
of the Philippines.
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SWEET POTATO
NSIC 2011 Sp-32 1 (2009)
SG 08-09-11 2 (2008)
Developers:
1
Azucena L. Carpena, Antonio G. Lalusin, Edwin E. del Rosario,
Reynaldo B. Quilloy, Consorcia E. Reaño, Proceso H. Manguiat and
Felicito M. Rodriguez
2
Antonio G. Lalusin, Edwin E. del Rosario, and Reynaldo B. Quilloy
NSIC 2011 Sp-32 sweet potato has yellow flesh and pink skin.
 Yield is 19.9 t/ha and matures in 105 days (DS) and 120 days (WS).
It has 25.4% starch, 37.7% dry matter 2% protein, and 9% sugar.
SG 08-09-11 has purple flesh and skin.
 It yields 12.3 t/ha, and matures in 105 days (DS) and 120 days (WS).
 It is rich in dietary fiber, calcium, iron, complex carbohydrate and
antioxidant, and an ideal coloring source or extender of ubi in processed food preparation.
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RICE
Breeders
Average
Yield
(t/ha)
Characteristics
NSIC Rc 202H or ‘Mestiso 19’ (2009)
A. M. de la Rosa, S. H.
Escamos, D. J. Lalican, E. B.
Cayaban, Jr., S. G. Bon, T. H.
Borromeo, J. E. Hernandez
PhilRice: T. M. Masajo
6.4
Early-maturing (107
days) ,adapted and highyielding under irrigated lowland conditions (dry and wet
seasons); has good milling
and headrice recovery and
highly acceptable grain and
eating qualities
NSIC Rc 13 or ‘Malagkit 1 (2004)
D. J. Lalican, S. H. Escamos, E. 4.8 (better
B. Cayaban, T. H. Borromeo, J. than IR 65)
E. Hernandez, S. G. Bon,A. M.
Sinohin, A. dR. Felix, E. A.
Magsino, F.D. Alzona
The first glutinous rice
variety; has uniformly
opaque grains, low amylose
content and high consumer
acceptability and
preference; and has
cohesive texture, glossy
appearance and good taste
NSIC Rc156 or ‘Tubigan 12’ (2007)
S. H. Escamos, D. J. Lalican, E.
B. Cayaban, Jr., T. H. Borromeo, J. E. Hernandez, S. G.
Bon, A. M. Sinohin, A. dR. Felix,
E. A. Magsino, F.D. Alzona
5.7
High yielding irrigated lowland rice variety, good both
for direct-seeding and
transplanting method of
establishment; has
intermediate reaction to
brown plant hopper and
stemborer.
3.5
Early maturing at 115 days;
exhibits moderate to
intermediate resistance to
major insect pests like
yellow stemborer, brown
planthopper and green
leafhopper
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NSIC Rc 286 or ‘Sahod Ulan 9’ (2011)
Danilo J. Lalican, Senen H. Escamos, Eduardo B. Cayaban,
Jr., Teresita. H. Borromeo,
Jose E. Hernandez, Sancho G.
Bon, A. M. Sinohin, A. dR. Felix,
E. A. Magsino, F.D. Alzona
CORN
IPB Var 6
(NSIC Cn2008-224 ), 2008
Ears of IPB Var 6
Milled into corn grits
Cooked with rice
IPB Var 6 is a Quality Protein Maize (QPM) open-pollinated white variety
with lysine content of 0.374% which is 66.2% higher than normal corn
(0.225%).
 It is usually milled into corn grits and highly acceptable for food.
 It can be cooked alone or with rice.
 Average yield: 5.84 t/ha (Luzon), 5.45 t/ha (Visayas) and 4.47 t/ha
(Mindanao).
Benefits of eating w hite corn grits:
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More protein (lysine and tryptophan)
More dietary fiber
More minerals
Higher amylase (low glycemic index)
More anti-oxidants
...than eating rice alone
Breeders:
Artemio M. Salazar, Proceso H. Manguiat, Apolonio M. Ocampo,
Felicito M. Rodriguez, Cecilia B. Pascual, Arlan Adorada, Sheryl N.
Sierra, Villamor A. Ladia Jr., Bernabe S. Cia, Serafin B. Alcantara,
Eulogio P. Gibas and Armando A. Juano
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CORN
Breeders
Average
Yield
(t/ha)
Characteristics
IPB Var 13 or NSIC Cn2008-220 (2008) , IPB Var 11 or NSIC Cn2008-221
(2008) and IPB Var 9 or NSIC Cn2006-183 (2006)
Artemio M. Salazar, Proceso H.
Manguiat, Apolonio M. Ocampo,
Felicito M. Rodriguez, Cecilia B.
Pascual, Franco G. Asoro, Villamor
A. Ladia Jr., Bernabe S. Cia, Serafin
B. Alcantara, Eulogio P. Gibas, and
Armando A. Juano
6.23, 6.61 and Open-pollinated yellow flint
5.04
corn varieties; suitable for
feeds and corn-based products; have long ears with excellent ear-fill and stays green
during maturity; resistant to
lodging and well adapted to
agro-climatic conditions
NSIC Cn2008-223 or IPB Var 8 (2008)
Apolonio M. Ocampo, Felicito M.
Rodriguez, Cecilia B. Pascual,
Villamor A. Ladia Jr., Sheryl N.
Sierra, Bernabe S. Cia, Serafin B.
Alcantara, Eulogio P. Gibas, and
Armando A. Juano
5.81
White synthetic corn variety;
early maturing and resistant
to lodging; has long ear
length and high shelling
recovery with excellent ear-fill
characteristics; well adapted
to agro-climatic conditions
prevailing in Luzon during wet
and dry seasons
PSB Glutinous Composite #2 or ‘Los Banos Lagkitan’ (1976)
Cereals Section, IPB-CSC
4.0
Open-pollinated white glutinous corn variety grown
primarily for table use, native
delicacies and ‘kornik’; has
small to medium to big soft
kernels with excellent eating
quality; and can be harvested
in 72 days
PSB Supersweet Composite #1 or ‘Asukar’ (1980)
Cereals Section, IPB-CSC
7.2
An open-pollinated yellow
sweet corn variety grown for
table consumption; can be
harvested in 72-76 days
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PEANUT
‘Biyaya 16’ (2007)
‘Biyaya 14’ (1999)
Breeders:
Remedios M. Abilay, Maria H. Magpantay, and Food Legumes
Section, IPB-CSC
‘Biyaya 16’ (NSIC Pn-13) is a two-seeded Spanish peanut variety.
 Its pods are reticulated with slightly normal constriction. Its seed yield
ranges from 1.67 (WS) to 1.88 (DS) tons/ha.
 It contains a crude protein of 27.27%, crude fat of 48.36% and 12.48%
carbohydrates.
 ‘Biyaya 16’ has moderate resistance to peanut rust and late
Cercospora leafspot.
‘Biyaya 14’ (NSIC Pn 6) is a two-seeded Spanish peanut variety.
 Its pods have short-hooked beak, smooth veination, slightly constricted with thin shells/pods which make shelling easy.
 The seeds are plump and oblong, medium to large, and weigh 51 g/l00
seeds.
 The seed yield is 1.97 t/ha during wet season and 1.89 t/ha during dry
season.
 It has a fat content of 47.04% and 28.46% protein content.
 This variety is tolerant to leafhopper damage. It is recommended for
wet and dry season planting.
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MUNGEAN AND SOYBEAN
‘Pagasa 7’ (1999)
‘Pagasa 19’ (2000)
‘Tiwala 6’ (1992)
‘Tiwala 8’ (1996)
Breeders
Characteristics
UPL Mg 7 or ‘Pagasa 7’
Ricardo M.
Lantican, Rudy S.
Navarro, Cleofe L.
Bicar, and Field
Legumes Section,
IPB-CSC
Matures in 62-74 days after emergence; has glossy
green seeds that are suitable for sprout production, and
starch for noodle production; yields 0.60 t/ha (DS) and
1.7 t/ha (WS); and performs well under shade and is
tolerant to drought.
PSB Mg-9 or ‘Pagasa 19’
Rudy S. Navarro,
Cleofe L. Bicar, and
Food legumes
Section, IPB-CSC
Matures 58-60 days from emergence; pods are clustered above the plant canopy, has glossy green mediumsized seeds that weigh 5.0-5.5 g/100 seeds; and has an
average seed yield of 1.21 t/ha (WS) and 1.27 t/ha (DS)
PSB Sy 2 or ‘Tiwala 6’
Field Legumes
Varietal Improvement Team, IPBCSC
Yields 1 to 4.1 t/ha (WS) and more than 2.5 t/ha (DS) if
irrigated; matures in 86 to 104 days, and resistant to
soybean rust and pod shattering; recommended for dry
season planting in Northern and Central Luzon and
Southern Tagalog.
PSB Sy 6 or Tiwala 8
Field Legumes
Varietal
Improvement Team,
IPB-CSC
Yields 2.4 t/ha (WS) and more than 2.5 t/ha (DS) if
irrigated; matures in 91-98 days and has better seed
storability than ‘Tiwala 6’; soymilk has characteristics
similar to ‘Manchuria’ and ‘Tiwala 6’ while protein content
is similar to ‘Tiwala 6’.
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POLE AND BUSH SITAO
‘Sumilang’ (2002)
‘Sandigan’ (1982) ‘Ana’ (1989)
Breeders:
Rodel G. Maghirang and Vegetable Crops Section, IPB-CSC
‘Sandigan’ (UPL PS-1) is an all-season pole sitao variety that is
recommended for both wet and dry season planting.
 It bears long, dark green pods with good eating quality.
 Fresh pod yield is 13.3 to 24.15 t/ha and can be harvested in 99 days
(DS) and 103 days (WS) from planting.
 This variety is moderately resistant to rust, Fusarium stem and root rot
and moderately tolerant to shade, drought and waterlogging.
‘Ana’ (UPL PS-2) is an indeterminate, vigorous, and highly prolific pole sitao
variety.
 It flowers 39 days after planting and pods can be harvested four days
from flowering.
 Pods are light green, 56.2 cm long, and of good eating quality. It yields
7.09 t/ha during dry season and 12.65 t/ha during WS.
 It has high tolerance to rust, and moderately tolerant to Fusarium wilt
and mosaic. It is moderately resistant to black bean aphids and bean fly.
‘Sumilang’ (UP LBS-3) is an all-season bush sitao variety which yields
11-16 t/ha.
 It has light green pods that can be harvested in 73days (DS) or 80 days
(WS) from planting.
 It has a picking period of 12-16 harvests over 30-40 days.
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EGGPLANT
‘Mistisa’ 1 (2002)
‘Mamburao’
2
(2002)
Breeders:
1
Rodel G. Maghirang and Vegetable Crops Section, IPB-CSC
2
Rodel G. Maghirang, Maria Luisa D. Guevarra, Nenita L. Opina,
Teresita T. Maligalig and Gloria S. Rodulfo
‘Mistisa’ is a spreading type eggplant with profuse branching.
 The leaves are narrow, pale green and slightly serrated. It starts to
flower 41 days from transplanting and fruits can be harvested two
weeks after flowering.
 The fruits are striped light violet and cream with thick skin and soft white
flesh.
 Average marketable yield during the dry season is 30 t/ha. It has long
shelf-life, still marketable seven days after harvest and acceptable in
Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Cebu, Leyte and Bukidnon.
 ‘Mistisa’ is resistant to bacterial wilt and moderately resistant to
phomopsis, eggplant shoot and fruit borer and leafhopper.
 This variety is registered with the IPB-Germplasm Registration and
Release Office (GRRO).
‘Mamburao’ eggplant yields 13.35 t/ha (DS) and 16.61 t/ha (WS).
 Fruits are cylindrical with rounded apex, glossy and dark purple with
average weight of 69.42g (DS) and 74.00g (WS).
 It can be harvested 68 (DS) and 74 days (WS) after transplanting.
This variety is resistant to bacterial wilt.
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TOMATO
‘Rica’ (2002)
‘Rosanna’ (2000)
‘Ara’ (2000)
Breeders:
Conrado H. Balatero, Josefina O. Narciso, Nenita L.
Opina, Lolita M. Dolores and Julita T. Bituin
‘Assunta’ (2000)
‘Rica’ tomato is a determinate open-pollinated table type tomato variety. It is
very vigorous and highly prolific. It has medium maturity and flowers 27 days
from transplanting. ‘Rica’ has small to medium size (30-60 g/fruit) plum fruits
which are red orange when ripe and are moderately firm. ‘Rica’ is a heat
tolerant all-season tomato with wide adaptation.
‘Rosanna’ is a determinate open-pollinated table type tomato variety. It has
moderate plant vigor and prolificacy. It has medium maturity and flowers
27-30 days after transplanting. ‘Rosanna’ has small to medium (30-60 gm/
fruit) high round fruits, moderately firm, and turns red orange when ripe. This
variety is a heat tolerant all-season tomato with wide adaptation.
‘Ara’ is a semi-indeterminate F1 hybrid table type tomato variety. It is very
vigorous and highly prolific. It flowers 30-33 days from transplanting. ‘Ara’
has small to medium (30-60 g/fruit) high round fruits with smooth and tender
skin, moderately firm, and red orange when ripe. It yields 20-30 t/ha during
the wet season (WS) and 40-60 t/ha during the dry season (DS). This variety
is heat-tolerant.
‘Assunta’ is a semi-indeterminate F1 hybrid table type tomato variety. It is
very vigorous and highly prolific. It flowers 29-32 days after transplanting and
fruits can be harvested 30 days after flowering. “Assunta” has small to
medium (30-60 gm/fruit) plum fruits and yields 20-30 t/ha during WS and
40-60 t/ha during the DS.
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SQUASH, AMPALAYA AND OKRA
‘Rizalina’
1
(1989)
‘Sta. Rita’ 2 (1983)
Smooth Green 3 (1983)
Breeders:
1
Eufemio T. Rasco, Rizalina R. Licuanan, Virginia P. Roxas,
Rodel G. Maghirang and Vegetable Crops Section, IPB-CSC
2
Eufemio T. Rasco Jr. and Eduardo C. Fernandez
3
Eufemio T. Rasco Jr., Eduardo C. Fernandez and Rodel G. Maghirang
‘Rizalina’ squash is a vigorous open-pollinated squash variety. It flowers
57 days (DS) and 80 days (WS) from planting. The fruits can be harvested
18-98 days after flowering. It has large yellow orange fruits, deep ridged,
has thick flesh, good-textured and very suitable for baking and cooking. It
weighs 4.2-5.0 kg/fruit, and yields 26.0 t/ha (WS) and 38 t/ha (DS). It is
tolerant to squash virus complex. This variety is registered with
IPB-GRRO.
‘Sta. Rita’ ampalaya is an open-pollinated ampalaya variety which yields
39 t/ha. It can be harvested 70 days from planting. Fruit is 30 cm long,
weighs 200 g, green, straight, thin and shiny. It is resistant to downy
mildew.
‘Smooth Green’ is an okra variety which yields 21 t/ha and matures 45 to
50 days from planting. Fruits are smooth, 7-10 cm long, green, and
slender.
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Centennial Series)
Breeders: Reynold B. Pimentel and Priscila P. Vicencio (1998)
1.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Gabriela’ has medium flowers, overlapped, bright scarlet
petals with deep glossy red eye.
2.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Goria’ has medium flowers, regular single, deep rose petals
with white eye zone and prominent white vein markings. Plants are bushy, medium
height, and a good bloomer.
3.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Henerala Agueda’ has medium to large flowers, cartwheel
overlapped single, apricot orange petals with deep red eye zone.
4.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Lolay’ has medium to large flowers, regular single, apricot
orange petals with pastel pink eye and zone.
5.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Marcela’ has medium to large flowers, regular single
overlapped, lemon yellow petals with white eye and prominent white zone and halo.
6.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Nay Isa’ has medium to large flowers, fully overlapped single, brilliant yellow petals with splashes of orange on the eye and zone.
7.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Nazaria’ has medium flowers, cartwheel overlapped single,
cerise pink petals with deep red eye zone.
8.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Ningning’ has medium to large flowers, fully overlapped
single, orange petals with yellow overlay and yellow vein markings with pale pink
eye and zone.
9.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Oryang’ has large to extra large flowers, regular single,
peach orange petals with deep maroon red eye zone and yellow edges.
10. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Tandang Sora’ has medium regular single flowers, creamy
white petals with prominent red eye zone. Plants are very prolific bloomer, upright
with average height.
11. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Sentenarya’ has large to extra large, single flowers, ruffled
and tufted overlapped, scarlet red petals with deep glossy red eye zone.
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Millennium Series)
Breeders: Reynold B. Pimentel and Priscila P. Vicencio (2000)
1. Hisbiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Clare Baltazar’ has pale yellow petals with
deep maroon eye zone and distinct white halo. Flowers are large to
extra large, single, overlapped, and slightly reflexed blooms.
2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Gelia Castillo’ has gold petals with deep
maroon eye zone and orange halo. Flowers are large to extra large
single, overlapped blooms.
3. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Emerita de Guzman’ has creamy yellow
petals with lemon edges and pink veins radiating through the petals.
Flowers have creamy yellow eye zone and distinct lavender pink halo,
medium, single, regular with heavy texture.
4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Dolores Ramirez’ has rich golden yellow
flowers with lilac eye zone and white veins radiating from the center.
Blooms are medium, single, overlapped.
5. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Obdulia Sison’ has soft pink rose petals with
white edges and red eye zone. Flowers are large, single, overlapped
blooms with heavy texture that bloom for two days.
6. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Helen Valmayor’ has bright orange petals with
yellow edging and pronounced red eye zone. Flowers are medium to
large, single, overlapped blooms that bloom for two days.
7. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Millenia’ has cardinal red petals with
prominent red eye zone. Flowers are extra large, single, overlapped
blooms.
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Celebrity Series)
Breeders:
Reynold B. Pimentel, Pablito M. Magdalita and Priscila P. Vicencio (2002)
1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Diamond Star’ has large single flowers, overlapped creamy white petals with distinct red eye zone. Plants are upright
and bushy.
2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Megastar’ has large single flowers, soft yellow
orange overlapped petals with ruffled edges and partial overlap of brown
tint with apricot edges, prominent tangerine eye. Plants are low and bushy.
3. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Nova Star’ has large to medium flowers, single,
overlap and partially upright bright orange petals with yellow splashes on
medium section of each petal. Plants are lanky with spreading growth
habit.
4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Star for All Seasons’ has medium semi-double
quilted blooms and lavender mauve petals. Plants are upright and slowgrowing.
5.
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Superstar’ has extra large to large single flowers,
overlapped apricot orange petals with lemon yellow edge and speckles of
yellow, very pronounced red eye and a lavender pink halo. Plants are
upright and lanky, but very prolific bloomer .
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Oblation Series)
Breeders:
Reynold B. Pimentel, Pablito M. Magdalita, Lolita DC. Valencia, Juliana A.
Balogo, Priscila P. Vicencio, Maria Fe H. Cayaban and Marcelino T. Gregorio
(2006-2008)
1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Estrella F. Alabastro’ has medium to regular
flowers, creamy white petals with pinkish zone and vein marking
radiating from the center. Plants are very prolific bloomer and tall.
2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Betty Go-Belmonte’ has medium size flower,
lemon yellow petals with red eye and white halo, prolific bloomer with the
bloom size of 5”, semi-spreading growth habit, medium height and bushy
3. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Mercedes B. Concepcion’ has canary yellow
petals with starry red eye, average bloom size of 6” and semi-spreading
growth habit.
4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Nelia T. Gonzalez’ has medium to regular
flowers, bright orange petals with prominent red eye and yellow edging.
Plants are dwarf and semi-spreading.
5. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Perla Santos Ocampo’ has medium to large
flowers, apricot orange petals with red eye and yellow edging,
semi-spreading growth habit, medium height, bushy and prolific bloomer.
6. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Emerlinda R. Roman’ has medium to large
flowers, lemon yellow petals with red eye zone and prominent brownish
halo. Plants are semi-spreading with medium height.
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Women in Public Service Series)
Breeders:
Pablito M.
Magdalita, Juliana A.
Balogo, Maria Fe H.
Cayaban, Marcelino
T. Gregorio, and
Jessi V. Silverio
(2008-2013)
1. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘Connie Angeles‘ has a unique and striking orpiment orange
petals with cardinal red eye surrounded by pinkish halo
2. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘Arlene B. Arcillas‘ has a distinct carmine rose (pink) petals
with cardinal red eye, shrubby and has semi-erect growth habit.
3. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘Lilia B. de Lima‘ has flowers which at early morning,
two-thirds of the petal is orange yellow while one-third is orange.
4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Vilma A. Dimacuha’ has lemon yellow petals with reddish
pink eye.
5. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Kristie Kenney’ has bluish petal with dark red eye, average
bloom size of 13.7 cm, medium height and bushy.
6. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Cheche Lazaro’ has strawberry red petals with reddish pink
eye zone. Involucral bracts bloom all-year round with peak of flowering from May to
December.
7. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Loren Legarda’ has vivid tangerine orange petals with white
eye and pastel pink haloupon opening in the morning.
8. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘Sylvia P. Lina‘ has an attractive neyron rose petals with
magenta eye and partially overlapped.
9. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ’Marilyn D. Marañon’ has lemon yellow petals with white
eye zone surrounded by pinkish halo, very prolific bloomer and semi-erect growth
habit.
10. Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘Maria Rosario O. Montejo‘ has unique red orange petals
with pinkish red eye and surrounded by yellow edges.
11. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Rosa Rosal’ has scarlet red petals with dark pink eye,
medium size flower with an average bloom size of 13.2 cm, semi-spreading growth
habit, medium height and bushy.
12. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Domini M. Torrevillas’ has dark orange petals with dark red
eye zone, medium to large flower and semi-erect habit..
13. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cynthia A. Villar' has dark orange petals with red eye zone
surrounded by pinkish halo, bloom size diameter of 11.5 cm, prolific bloomer, semierect growth habit, medium height, shrubby and a fast grower .
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HISBISCUS HYBRID (Women Saints Series)
Breeders:
Pablito M. Magdalita, Maria Fe H.
Cayaban, Marcelino T. Gregorio and
Jessi V. Silverio (2012)
Hibiscus rosa-sinesis ‘St. Bridget College’ has light bluish petals with
yellow edges and red eye. The plant is shrubby, has semi-erect growth
habit, medium height, very floriferous and a fast grower.
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Women in Science Series (2011)
Women in Arts Series (2012)
1. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Solita Camara-Besa’ has old rose petals with dark
eye and ruffled edges, average bloom size of 14.0”, prolific bloomer, and
medium to tall upright growth habit.
2. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Ledivina V. Cariño’ has orange petals with pink
eye zone, semi-ruffled edges measuring about eight inches in diameter.
3. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Fe del Mundo’ has tangerine orange flower with
distinct reddish pink eye surrounded by white halo that radiates to the
petals, medium to large flower, semi-erect growth habit , bushy, medium
height and a fast grower.
4. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Araceli L. Dans‘ has a unique nasturtium orange
petals with pastel pink or jasper red eye, shrubby, has semi-erect growth
habit, medium height, prolific bloomer and a fast grower.
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MUSSAENDA
2
1
Breeders:
Simeona V. Siar† , Priscila P. Vicencio, and
Fruits and Ornamental Crops Section,
CSC-IPB
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Dr. Dioscoro L. Umali, et. al., UPLB-CA
1-2
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1. Mussaenda ‘Clara L. Davide’ or NSIC 2008 Or65 (2009) named in
honor of the wife of Dr. Romulo G. Davide. Calyx lobes are all petaloid,
cream, with Neyron rose tinge, edges and veins; has one larger bract
which is obovate to almost round with many small elliptic lanceolate
bracts which twists and turns and surround the true flowers; corolla
lobes and center are Cadmium orange.
2. Mussaenda ‘Emerlinda R. Roman’ or NSIC Or2008 (2008) was
named after the first female president of the University of the
Philippines to commemorate the centennial of UP in 2008. It has white
bracts with one larger bract and many small unexpanded bracts in a
cluster which is similar to a bouquet.
3. Mussaenda ‘Queen Sirikit’ (1963) was named in honor of the Queen
of Thailand when she visited the UP College of Agriculture. Calyx
lobes are all petaloid; narrowly to broadly elliptic to ovate-orbicular;
creamy white near the base and along the veins and suffused with
Orient pink to Claret rose.
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MUSSAENDA
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Breeders:
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Dioscoro L. Umali, et. al., UPLB-CA
1. Mussaenda ‘Doña Evangelina (1962) popularly called ‘Dona Eva’, was
named after the wife of former President Diosdado Macapagal. Calyx
lobes are all petaloid; ovate-elliptic to oblong; solid red to Currant red
with red hairs; limp to drooping or twisted at base; corolla lobes are
broadly lancelolate; Indian yellow with very fine yellow hairs above and
red hairs below.
2. Mussaenda ‘Doña Luz’ (1958) was named after the wife of former
President Ramon Magsaysay. Calyx lobes are all petaloid; ovate-elliptic
to ovate-orbicular; three finely and densely mottled to almost solidly
pigmented Delft rose to deep pink with whitish veins and infrequent small
color breaks of white and red, with mixed red and white hairs.
3. Mussaenda ‘Doña Aurora’ (1938) was named after First Lady Aurora,
the wife of former President Manuel L. Quezon. It is a mutant of M.
philippica A. Rich found at the vicinities of Mt. Makiling. Calyx lobes are
all petaloid; the expanded lobes are oblong to ovate elliptic; greenish
white with slightly and pale green veins underneath.
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BEVERAGES
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3
2
Developers:
1
Ricardo R. Del Rosario and Olivia M. Del Rosario
2
Dr. Linda B. Mabesa , Dr. Wilson T. Tan and Mr.
Maximo P. Sapin
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Leoncio C. Raymundo, Teodora M. De Villa,
Marife T. Ombico, and Rommel M. Jaen
Coco milk (2003) is a beverage developed from coconut milk. The coconut
milk is standardized, formulated, homogenized, packed and sterilized to the
market requirements. The process is carried out under hygienic condition.
The beverage has protein, fat and carbohydrates needed by the body. It is a
nutritious, thirst quenching drink and is available in different flavors such as
plain, chocolate, melon, ube, buko pandan etc. It has storage life of one
year.
The extracted juice of calamansi is processed and bottled commercially as
ready-to-drink calamansi juice. The success of calamansi juice drink in the
market relies primarily on how it has been formulated to suit the taste of the
consumers. Pasteurization and bottling will be the key for a longer shelf-life of
juice. The product can be stored at room temperature or better at refrigerated
temperature to keep its flavor and freshness for a longer period of time. This
technology was developed in 1992.
The commercial production of spray-dried buko juice and buko water ,
developed in 2002 represents new investment opportunity. It complements
the countryside development efforts of various government agencies towards
the advancement of the quality of life in coconut-growing communities in the
Philippines.
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SPRAYSPRAY-DRIED BANANA AND CALAMANSI POWDER
Banana Powder
(2003)
1
Calamansi Powder 2
(2003)
Developers:
1
Marife T. Ombico, Sinagtala G. Balita, Teodora M. De Villa,
Leoncio C. Raymundo and Rommel M. Jaen
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Teodora M. De Villa, Marife T. Ombico and Leoncio C. Raymundo
Spray-drying is the most appropriate processor for transforming juices and
pulps of tropical fruits like bananas and calamansi into powder of high
quality in commercial quantity. The final product is a free-flowing powder
that may or may not be instantly soluble in cold water depending on the
formulation of the liquid feed food used.
 The instant banana powder is designed to dissolve even in cold water
while the plain powder can be used as ingredient in cooking, as
flavoring and natural colorants in pharmaceutical and cosmetic
preparations, as well as in the manufacture of baby foods, ice cream,
bakery products, ketchup and similar food products.
 The calamansi powder is used for flavoring confectioneries, pharmaceutical preparations and similar products. Instant calamansi juice is
produced either by spray-drying the liquid feed with sugar, or dry-mixing
calamansi powder with sugar.
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SPRAYSPRAY-DRIED RIPE AND GREEN MANGO POWDER
Ripe Mango Powder
(2000)
Green Mango Powder
(2003)
Developers:
Leoncio C. Raymundo, Jerome V. Diaz, Teodora M. De Villa,
Marife T. Ombico and Rommel M. Jaen
Tropical fruit juice powders that are instantly soluble in water are produced
directly by spray-drying fruit juices and purees, or by dry-mixing
spray-dried fruit powder with sugar. By converting fresh fruit juices and
purees into powder, their shelf-life is prolonged. Consequently,
exportation is simplified since many of the restrictions imposed on fresh
produce by importing countries are offset by the process.
 The plain powders are used for flavoring confectioneries, ice cream,
bakery products; as the starting material for the commercial
manufacture of instant mango juice; for the production of potpourri for
aromatherapy; as ingredient in exotic smelling soaps, shaving creams
and other notions, and for flavoring medicines like cough syrup, aspirin
and similar products to add to their existing lines of fruit flavored
medicines.
 The spray-dried powder is used as a souring agent for native dishes
like sinigang or as raw material in the manufacture of instant green
mango shake.
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SPRAYSPRAY-DRIED INSTANT BIGNAY/PAPAYA JUICE AND POWDER
Bignay spray-dried into powder (2002)
Papaya spray-dried into powder (2003)
Developers:
Teodora M. De Villa, Marife T. Ombico, Leoncio C. Raymundo and
Rommel M. Jaen
The juice of fully ripe bignay berries makes a refreshing drink when diluted and
sweetened. Its flavor is similar to that of processed grape juice. Processing
bignay into instant juices and powders will add value to this commodity. In
turn the farmers will be encouraged to produce it in commercial scale because
they will be assured of a ready market for their produce.
The conversion of pulps of tropical fruits into powder can be achieved
efficiently, economically and hygienically by spray-drying. Powders obtained
from the pulp of tropical fruits like papaya represent an interesting and
commercially promising market. This physical form provides a stable, easily
doable and all natural ingredient that may be used to impart color and flavor to
foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
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FRUIT WINE (MANGO, BIGNAY AND DUHAT)
Developer:
Erlinda I. Dizon
Developed in 2005, these wines are made from sound, ripe fruits of
mango, duhat and bignay.
 The fruit “must” is fermented with wine yeast (Saccharomyces
ellipsoideus), filtered, aged for a minimum of 6 months and bottled.
 The products contain 12-13% alcohol by volume and total soluble
solids of 7° Brix for dry wine and 10° Brix for sweet wine.
 The products have unique taste and delicate aroma typical of the
type of fruits (mango, duhat and bignay) from which they are made.
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FRANKFURTER WITH SQUASH FRUIT
Developer:
Cristy M. Bueno
Frankfurter or hot dog developed in 2011 is an all-time favorite of kids
and kids alike.
 This particular product was processed to contain squash which is
rich in beta carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A.
 The end product has higher carotene content and highly
comparable taste to commercial brands (based on consumer
evaluation) and lower cost of production.
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LACTOFLAN AND MILKOMILKO-JEL
Lactoflan 1 (1986)
Milko-Jel 2 (1993)
Developers:
1
Teofilo A. Dulay, Julio O. Gonzaga and Aida M. Borromeo
2
Iluminada V. Gomez
Lactoflan was developed with the intention of coming up with a new
dessert from milk quite similar to leche flan.
 It is a custard-like sweetened dairy product resembling leche flan in
appearance, color and taste.
 It has a smoother texture and lighter body than leche flan. It does not
contain egg products but may be flavored by natural fruits or artificial
flavor.
 It contains 7-8% milk protein and 1.5 – 2.5% fat. Lactoflan is smooth
in texture and body and leche flan like in taste and flavor. It is an
alternative dessert for those who exhibit allergic reactions to food
containing egg products.
Milko-Jel is a simple recipe appeals to consumers as it is a sweetened
version of fresh milk.
 No loss in nutrients occur, the form is altered by making milk into a
soft gel with gulaman bars.
 This product was developed with the objective of solving the
shattering effect of transportation that was observed in the original
formulation (i.e.”lactoflan”) by using gelatin bar as an alternative
coagulant to rennet.
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PURPLE YAM POWDER AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS
Purple yam
powder1 (2008)
Tofu, taho and soymilk 2 (1999)
Developers:
1
Teodora M. De Villa, Marife T. Ombico, Leoncio C. Raymundo and
Rommel M. Jaen
2
Ricardo R. Del Rosario and Olivia M. Del Rosario
The ubi tuber and its processed products contain high level of starch,
making it a rich source of calories in the diet.
 It also contains substantial amount of protein and minerals.
 The winning case for ubi can be attributed to its highly appealing color
and antioxidant properties due to anthocyanin pigment.
Soybean is a very nutritious legume which is rich in protein, fat,
carbohydrates, and other phytochemicals. It can be processed into
soymilk, taho, and tokwa or tofu.
 Soymilk is ready-to-drink, lactose-free vegetable milk while taho is a
famous dessert among Filipinos.
 Tokwa or tofu can be used as a viand and ingredient in cookery. For
vegetarian, it is also used as meat substitute. Through science, the
highly acceptable products were produced by one basic process from
one raw material.
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CHEESE AND PASTILLAS DE LECHE
Queso de Piña 1 (1986) and
Export-quality Blue Cheese
from local buffalo’s milk 2 (1986)
Probiotic white cheese and
“Pastillas de Leche” 3(2008)
Developers:
1
Clara L. Davide, Rosanna B. Dela Cruz and Cleofe N. Peralta
Clara L. Davide, Cleofe N. Peralta, Giselle J. Pagsuberon and Ione G. Sarmago
3
Djoko Kisworo, Francisco B. Elegado and Virginia L. Barraquio
2
A simple processing technology for making a highly acceptable soft cheese,
Queso de Piña, was developed to encourage the backyard production and
utilization of fresh goat’s milk that is perceived by many to have an
objectionable “goaty flavor”.
Blue cheese is a unique type of unpressed semi-hard cheese generally
characterized by the blue to greenish-blue venations or streaks in its interiors
due to the growth of the mold Penicillium roqueforti, a piquant flavor with a
moldy aroma and a slightly salty taste. It is one of the most expensive
imported cheeses in the Philippines and used to be imported only.
Locally- isolated lactobacilli strains were screened for their tolerance to
gastrointestinal conditions in order to select a good probiotic inoculum for
indigenous dairy products, kesong puti & pastillas de leche. Both products
with probiotic bacteria were acceptable and contained the minimum
therapeutic daily dose of 108 to 109 viable probiotic bacterial count even after
one week refrigerated storage (for kesong puti) and room temperature storage
(for pastillas de leche).
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YOGHURT ICECREAM AND ‘NIYOGURT’
Yoghurt Ice cream
1
(1984)
Niyogurt 2 (1989)
Developers:
1
Virginia L. Barraquio, and Bernadette G. Loyola
2
Clara L. Davide, Cleofe N. Peralta, Ione G. Sarmago and Leah E. Sarmago
Yoghurt ice cream or frozen yoghurt is a combination of yoghurt
(75%) and ice cream mix (25%) with 9.42% fat, 2.5% protein and 5103
cal./g. It gained popularity prior to the 1990s as consumers became more
health conscious.
‘Niyogurt’ is a modified fermented milk product developed from a blend of
water-extracted coconut milk and reconstituted skim milk that has a very
high consumers’ acceptability.
 The blend is pasteurized, mixed with sugar, fermented with yogurt
starter bacteria Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus
bulgaricus in a container layered with pineapple tidbits cooked in syrup
and left there maintained at temperature 43-46°C until clotted.
 ‘Niyogurt’ has a smooth texture and thick consistency after gentle
stirring and is 98% fat-free with 1% acidity and a nice pineapple flavor
and aroma.
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SITESITE-SPECIFIC NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT (SSNM) FOR MAIZE
Developers:
International Plant Nutrition Institute-Southeast Asia Program (IPNI- SEAP) Christian Witt,
Mirasol Pampolino and Julie Mae Pasuquin
University of the Philippines Los Baños: Romeo V. Labios, Apolonio M. Ocampo,
Jocelyn D. Labios and Cynthia M. Medina
The Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) for Maize is an approach that
aims to apply nutrients at optimal rates and appropriate times to achieve high
yield and high efficiency of nutrient use by the maize crop, leading to high cash
value of the harvest per unit of fertilizer invested. Three steps are followed for
calculating fertilizer rates with SSNM:
1. establish the attainable yield target,
2. effective use of existing or indigenous nutrients, and
3. apply fertilizer to fill the deficit between crop needs and indigenous supply.
The principles of SSNM for Maize were developed through a series of researcher
managed on-farm and on-station experiments covering a range of biophysical
and socioeconomic conditions.
 On-farm trials were conducted in three key maize-producing provinces of
Isabela, Bukidnon and Nueva Ecija in 2005-2007.
 Data from these trials showed that the SSNM concept has significant agronomic and economic potential to enhance the productivity and profitability of
maize farming in favorable irrigated and rainfed environments.
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FARMERFARMER-SCIENTIST TRAINING (FSTP) PROGRAM
Dr. Romulo G. Davide with FSTP farmers
Developers:
Romulo G. Davide, Lutgarda L. Tolentino, Reynaldo A. Comia, Simeona C.
Seminiano, Guillerma Z. Valencia, Leonarda P. Faylon, Antonio A. Arnejo
and Melecio J. Maghanoy
Farmer-Scientists Training Program or FSTP is an agricultural research,
development and extension methodology of improving knowledge, skills and
attitudes of farmers engaged in corn, rice, vegetables and animal production
to adopt scientific methods of farming basically aimed to improve farmers’
income and quality of life.
It emphasizes values formation for love of God, country and people. It
involves the scientific learning and problem-solving processes in farming
through farmers’ training in three phases with actual field experimentation,
on-farm trials and teaching fellow farmers.
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ORGANIC FARMING
Management of organic materials for organic rice production
This technology involves management techniques and incorporation of crop/
plant residues i,e Gliricidia sepium, Macaranga tanarius and rice straws (Oryza
sativa L.) in lowland paddy soils. Field experiment showed that after eight (8)
rice croppings, these organic materials significantly improved the soil properties
providing healthy plants comparable to those plants with chemical fertilizers,
and supporting the activities of beneficial soil organisms.
Straw Quality Index (SQI): An effective tool in evaluating quality of
organic materials for organic fertilizer production
A Straw Quality Index (SQI) was developed to determine the decomposition
rate of straw from different rice varieties (Oryza sativa
L.) and other organic materials. This index established
the relationships between plant quality parameters and
decomposition rates: SQI = -56.85 + (11.68 x % Nitrogen) + (1.25 x % Digestible Organic Matter) + (2.59 x
% Lignin). The composition and quality of organic materials are highly variable. Therefore, if organic materials will be used as fertilizer, it is important to assess their nutrient composition,
that later may affect the process of composting and compost quality.
Utilization of Kakawate (Gliricidia sepium Leguminosae) as a Soil
Amendment and Biological Control of
Soil-borne Pathogens
General findings indicative of kakawate’s pesticidal
activity is the capability to boost the resistance of
the rice crop to root infection, insect and disease
infestation.
Developer: Gina Villegas-Pangga
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SNAP HYDROPONICS
Developers:
Primitivo Jose A. Santos and Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo
Hydroponics developed in 2002, is a soil-less crop production system which
uses Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) nutrient solution and suitable
for many vegetable crops. It gives high crop yields, does not require
electricity, uses recyclable materials, easy to operate, low-cost, and has low
labor requirement. It is ideal for small spaces in urban areas and for
home-based and commercial production. It only requires sunlight and
protection from rain. Return of investment is within one year.
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EDIBLE LANDSCAPING (EL)
Developers:
Leonido R. Naranja, Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., Bryan V. Apacionado, Maria
Charito E. Balladares, Ryan Rodrigo P. Tayobong and Norma G. Medina
Edible landscaping (EL) developed in 2009, is a new approach that merges
science and creativity together to form a revolutionary crop production
technology.
 It gives a twist in the conventional crop production as the basic tenets of
landscape designing become its guiding principle.
 EL combines the basic crop production practices and the conventional
landscaping processes which include design conceptualization,
implementation and maintenance.
 In general, EL integrates the science of crop production and the art of landscape design to create a more attractive and functional environment that
answers the need for safe and nutritious food for the people.
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MASS PRODUCTION OF TRICHOGRAMMA PARASITOIDS
Trichogramma
Tricho card with parasitoids
Developers:
Pablito G. Gonzales, Eliseo P.Cadapan, Pio A. Javier, Bonifacio F. Cayabyab
and Jose R. Medina
Trichogramma are very small parasitic wasps (0.1 to 0.5 mm long) which
attack the eggs of lepidopterous insect pests of crops.
 Trichogramma controls the insect while in the egg stage. T. evanescens
Westwood was proven to be effective against corn borer, Ostrinia
furnacalis while T. chilonis Ishii was tested against corn earworm,
Helicoverpa armigera Hubner.
 These species also parasitized the eggs of corn semi-looper, tomato
fruitworm, cotton bollworm sugarcane borers, eggplant shoot and fruit
borer, cacao pod borer, soybean leaffolder and other lepidopterous
insect pests.
 They are mass-produced in the laboratory on the eggs of the rice moth,
Corcyra cephalonica Stn., a storage pest which in turn is being
mass produced in rice bran - rice germ mixture at a cost of about
P2.50/1,000 parasitoids.
 The field release of Trichogramma is economical, environment-friendly
and can be established in the agro-ecosystem. The field releases of T.
evanescens against the Asian corn borer at the rate of about 150-210
Tricho cards (225,000 – 315,000 parasitoids) per hectare (3 releases)
costs only about P450.00. This is much cheaper than the 3 to 4
sprayings with synthetic insecticides that costs about P1,500.00.
 Mass production of Trichogramma parasitoids: 1997-2007
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EARWIGS: EFFECTIVE PREDATORS OF CORN BORER
Mass rearing of earwigs
Developer:
Belen-Morallo Rejesus
A way to mass-rear earwigs is to use factitious hosts (dog food and corn
cob). Earwigs can be mass reared in the laboratory using a 73 x 37 x 28 cm
galvanized box containing a 3:1 soil and sand mixture with a height of 7.5
cm. It was developed in 2001.
 Fifty male and 150 female adults are to be introduced into the rearing
box. The earwigs are regularly fed with a combination of (1:1) ground
dog food and corncobs.
 The moisture content of the mixture is kept at 27-30%. Two thousand
earwigs can be produced in a box once a month.
 Third instar to adult earwigs are collected from the mass-rearing boxes
for release into the field.
 One earwig/sq m controls Asian corn borer that infests field corn.
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EARWIGS: EFFECTIVE PREDATORS OF PESTS IN COCONUT AND BANANA
Releasing of earwigs
Earwigs
Developers:
Marcela M. Navasero and Mario V. Navasero
Chelisoches morio Fabr. is an effective predator of pests of banana and
coconut. It is a winged predatory earwig that inhabits tall crops like banana
and coconut.
 It is highly amenable to mass production using even simple rearing cages
like fabricated plastic cages and recycled carton boxes.
 Releasing of ten (10) adults or late nymphal stage of C. morio per
banana plant can effectively control the buff mealy bug, false grey
mealybug and banana aphid resulting in clean and healthy looking plants
and unblemished fruits.
 Technology was developed in 2008.
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ORIUS: EFFECTIVE PREDATORS OF CORN BORER AND OTHER PESTS
Orius tantillus
Developers:
Marcela M. Navasero, Belen Morallo-Rejesus and Mario V. Navasero
The predatory bug, Orius tantillus is a generalist predator of thrips, mites,
and other small soft-bodied arthropods. O. tantillus is an effective
biological control agent against Thrips palmi Karny on watermelon and the
Asian corn borer on corn. This research was conducted in 2003.
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MASS PRODUCTION OF SPODOPTERA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROSIS VIRUS (SNPV)
Cutworm , destructive pest
of field and vegetable crops
SNPV, microbial biocontrol
agent for cutworm
Developers:
Mario V. Navasero and Marcela M. Navasero
The common cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabr.) is an insect pest that
belongs to the order Lepidoptera (butterlies, moths and skippers) that feeds
on foliage, stem and reproductive parts, (flowers and fruits) of its hosts and
destructive to many vegetables and field crops such as eggplant, tomato,
pepper, mustard, cabbage, radish, cauliflower, bitter gourd, watermelon
and others.
SNPV is a very effective, highly specific microbial biological control agent
for the control of common cutworm. It was developed in 2003.
 It enters the host through ingestion when the host feeds on
contaminated parts of plant.
 It multiplies inside the host resulting in eventual death 4-7 days after
ingestion.
 It can be produced even under non- aseptic condition ideal for
farm-level or community-level mass production.
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RAPID TEST KIT (SOIL)
Soil test kit (1977)
Developers:
Igmidio T Corpuz, Teresita E. Aglibut, Simeona C. Seminiano, Myrna B.
Andir, Genaro O. San Valentin, Angelina M. Briones, Demetria B. Fernandez,
Eduardo P. Paningbatan and Rosario B. Carandang
The Soil Test Kit is a brain child of Dr. Igmidio T. Corpuz designed to
develop a rapid soil testing analysis to determine the fertility status of the soil
by qualitative analysis of essential macro nutrients such as N, P and K and
the soil pH and subsequent lime requirement for optimum plant growth.
 Soil test kit is an economical and effective soil testing technology from
the laboratory directly to the farmers’ field where it is most needed.
 It assists farmers to increase their yield through the utilization of a
scientific-based fertilizer recommendation specific to crops they plant.
 This technology is now continuously used through the Department of
Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management by the local
government units in their agricultural extension activities and projects all
over the country.
 It is useful in assessing the fertility status of the farmers’ fields and in
recommending what kind and amount of fertilizers are aptly needed to
attain the maximum crop yield.
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RAPID TEST KIT (FOOD)
Rice bran test kit 1 (1992)
Urease activity test kit2 (1992)
Developers:
Perla L. Lopez and Jesus E. Lapitan
The test involved the determination of quality in rice bran through color
comparison of the standard rice bran by an indicator from light red to
dark red color particles. It is estimates the crude protein (CP) and crude
fiber (CF) of the test samples. The estimated levels of rice hulls
determined were correlated with the actual analysis of CP and CF of
several rice bran samples. However, these will not apply to rice bran
sample with plenty of broken rice and rice middling.
This test involved the determination of soybean oil meal (SBOM)
whether it is properly cooked, undercooked or overcooked by measuring
its urease enzyme activity. The urease enzyme activity of SBOM is
measured qualitatively by converting urea to ammonia gas in the
presence of an indicator. The color resulting change will determine the
processing of SBOM. Light yellow-orange to light red indicate an
acceptable level and equivalent ph change within the 0.05 to 0.30 range.
Yellow without any shade of red indicates overcooked and dark red to
purple indicates undercooked and therefore should be rejected.
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DNA AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM (DASTM)
Salmonella and E. coli DAS Kit Research Team:
Teresita J. Ramirez, Maria Teresa M. Perez, Marilyn B. Brown, Marilou R.
Calapardo, Reynaldo V. Ebora, Francisco B. Elegado, Ma. Regina C. Garcia,
Marie Antonette Ruth V. Guerra, Margarita A. Mercado, Susana M. Mercado,
Susan A. Sedano, Arsenia B. Sapin, Richard D. Tambalo
S. aureus DAS Kit Research Team:
Maria Teresa M. Perez, Marilyn B. Brown, Margarita A. Mercado, Reynaldo V.
Ebora, Susana M. Mercado
A system that utilizes Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology can
detect bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli and Staphylococcus in food, water and animal feeds. It was developed in 2000.
Benefits:
 Next day results. It is faster than the conventional method which
normally takes 3-5 days for confirmed tests.
 Pathogen specific, accurate and highly sensitive
 Definitive results, no need for confirmatory tests
 Easy to use and applicable in analyzing bulk samples
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DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNO ASSAY KITS
Research Team:
Teresita M. Espino, Severina B. Exconde
BIOTECH diagnostic immunoassay kits (2003) provide quality control
laboratories, research and teaching institutions with an effective tool for
detecting plant pathogens such as Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV), Banana Bract Mosaic Virus (BBMV).
Kits have also been developed for detection of mycotoxins, aflatoxin B,
zearalenone and fumonisin B in food and feed ingredients.
The kits adapted Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA) technique for
positive identification of pathogens and toxins. Quantitative determination
of the toxin concentration can be detected to as low as nanogram level.
Benefits:
 More sensitive, accurate and faster method of detection
 Pathogen specific and highly sensitive even in the presence of contaminants
 Relatively cheaper than other commercially available kits
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KALINGA AS FOOD SUPPLEMENT
“KALINGA” means “kakalinga sa kalusugan ng Laguna” (the food that will take
care of the health and nutrition of Laguna residents). The magnitude of
malnutrition serves as the basis for the implementation of intensive feeding
programs using KALINGA. It was started in 1990.
 The consumers of KALINGA are the underweight children, the preschoolers from Day Care Centers and Rural Improvement Club and school
children from public and private schools in Laguna.
 KALINGA remained competitive because of its affordability and its
versatility. The affordability and nutrient content of KALINGA was taken
into consideration.
 Due to the high nutrient density of KALINGA it is advisable to use it as the
main ingredient for supplementary feeding during disasters and at home
when preparing for meals/snacks for the family. It can also serve as a
thickening agent also to be used for different viands.
 Nutrition investments are intended to yield benefits to individuals, families
as well as the whole communities. Such benefits include improved social
and economic development, increased productivity, and enhanced quality
of life.
 It is being implemented by the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food,
College of Human Ecology, UPLB, through the Barangay Integrated
Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI).
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LOW COST BUILDING MATERIALS
Material formation on mould
Panel consolidation using hydraulic
press for several hours
Developer:
Menadro N. Acda, UPLB through
Ford Conservation and
Environmental Grant
Cement featherboard
Featherboard (2012) is a light weight panel board made from a blend of cement, chemical admixtures and waste chicken feathers. It is ideal for tropical
conditions where cost of the material is a factor and threat of decay and
termites are considerable.
 Physical and mechanical properties of featherboard (strength, stiffness,
dimensional stability) are comparable with commercial fiber cement
composites in the market (e.g. Hardiflex®)) with excellent decay and
termite resistance.
 The density and configuration (layered or homogenous) of the board can
be varied to suit various applications such as paneling, sidings and
insulation boards.
 The unique feature of this product is the use of waste chicken feather and
the combination of chemical admixtures (catalysts, superplasticizer and
coupling agents) that provided the solution to the production of a
lightweight, strong and very durable building material.
 This approach had never been used before anywhere in the world. The
project created a new building material while safely disposing a waste
product that caused serious environmental problem worldwide.
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LAHARGARD: PHYSICAL BARRIER FOR TERMITE CONTROL
Lahar barrier installed under
a small model house
Developer:
Menandro N. Acda through the Charles Lindbergh Foundation Research Grant,
USA
The advantages of using lahar barrier (2010) to prevent infestation of destructive subterranean termites in the Philippines has been proven in both laboratory
bioassays and field trials.
 The results showed that lahar particles in the range 1.18 to 2.36 mm
diameter can be used to prevent tunneling and penetration of C. gestroi,
M. gilvus, N. luzonicus and M. losbanonensis into homes and timber
structures.
 Lahar barrier installed under a small model house constructed of mostly
wooden materials at the College of Forestry and Natural Resources
campus and exposed to termites for five (5) years showed that the barrier
was effective in preventing entry of subterranean termites into this
structure.
 As of this date, a patent application has been applied for this discovery
with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the technology has now been
adopted by several pest control operators and plans are underway for its
commercialization in the near future.
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HAZARD DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (HDSS)
Developers:
Nathaniel C. Bantayan , Enrique L. Tolentino Jr. , Rex Victor O. Cruz and
Leonardo M. Florece
Developed through a program funded by the Philippine Council for
Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development
(PCAARRD), the HDSS (2002) is a Web-based Decision Support System
(DSS) allowing the user to interact with the various map layers and generate
statistics.
 Web-enabled GIS is a useful and indispensable tool that will help us
address concerns in the agriculture, forestry and natural resources
sectors.
 With the infusion of the fire behavior and land capability models with the
HDSS, fire movement and prescription of land use zones based on susceptibility to soil erosion can be predicted.
 These interactive disaster and hazard management models were
programmed for easy information dissemination and will allow a locationspecific application. Stakeholders will be properly guided on the fire risks.
Using this web-enabled hazards decision support system, various maps
can be accessed and generated.
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AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
Automatic Weather Station
This is an instrument that reads
weather parameters such as rainfall,
wind speed, wind direct, temperature,
humidity, barometric pressure and
solar radiation.
Early Warning System
A system that provides warning
signals to the affected communities
before disaster strikes so that the
community can prepare and prevent/
minimize damages to life and
properties.
Access and Application
Installed in four (4) towns in Laguna,
the system can be used in flood drills
and seminars to train DRRM staff.
Data can be accessed via Weatherlink mobile and website.
This is being implemented by the School of Environmental Science and
Management and the Institute of Mathematical Science and Physics through
the World Food Programme.
Research Team:
Nelson C. Altoveros ,Thaddeus P. Lawas , Julius Cris V. Salinas, Jedd I.
Jaurigue, Kristine Joyce M. Ragudo and Rendendo F. Mata
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UPLB HAND TRACTOR
UPLB hand tractor1 (1993)
UPLB hand tractor with steering
clutch mechanism2 (2003)
Developers:
1
Engr. Florante M. Dagaas and 2Engr. Jose D. De Ramos
The UPLB hand tractor utilizes two surplus automotive differentials to effect
necessary speed reduction and power transmission. It can be used for soil
tillage operation in upland and lowland conditions and as prime mover for
in-field transport . With its improved power transmission system, the UPLB
hand tractor can utilize as low as 5hp power engines.
The UPLB hand tractor was further improved with the installation of a steering
clutch mechanism for easy maneuverability control and balance in upland
conditions.
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High transmission efficiency
Durable
Easy to fabricate
Easy to operate and compatible with different tillage implements
Low maintenance requirement
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ANIMALANIMAL-DRAWN PLOWPLOW-MOUNTED CORN SEEDER
Animal-drawn plow-mounted
corn seeder (2011)
Animal-drawn plow-mounted
corn seeder in operation
Developer:
Jose D. De Ramos
The corn planter/seeder can be mounted on any type of animal-drawn
steel moldboard plow. It has a four-hole metering roller, driven by a ground
wheel, which can drop corn seeds at pre-determined hill spacing.
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Adjustable hill spacing ranging from 200-300 millimeters
Delivers 1-3 seeds per hill
Planting capacity of 0.25-0.3 hectares/day
Suited for open pollinated varieties corn
Requires slight modification of mounting to fit any type of
carabao-drawn-plow
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SHALLOW TUBE WELL TECHNOLOGY
Shallow tubewell in operation1 (1992)
DA-UPLB Drilling Rig Model II2 (2000)
Developers:
1
Wilfredo P. David†
Wilfredo P. David† , Arthur L. Fajardo, Manolo G. Villano, Fernando Y. Paras, Sr. †
and Generoso R. Dimasuay
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Paterno C. Borlagdan, Angelito A. Cataring and Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr.
2
A shallow tubewell (STW) is a tube or shaft vertically set into the ground for
the purpose of bringing groundwater to the soil surface. It is usually set at a
depth of less than 20 meters and extracts water from groundwater storage by
suction lifting. Methods of installing STWs vary from a more expensive use of
gravel packing to the simple driving of an unperforated pipe onto the ground
without sufficient well development. The method of installing STWs in
confined aquifer in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) is
cheaper as it avoids the use of gravel pack and employs scientific approach,
thus, ensuring a higher chance of optimal performance. This practical
guidelines on STW design, drilling/installation and development was released
as DA-UPLBFI STWIP Bulletin No.1 in 2001 by the Agricultural Information
Division of the DA.
The DA-UPLB Drilling rig model II is an integral part of the STW. It is an
improved version of the AMDP-UPLB Drilling Rig Model3 (1991) and a
down-sized version of the expensive truck-mounted drilling rig but a more
mechanized and efficient version of a typical local drillers’ “make-shift rig”.
Less sophisticated and smaller in size, it could be fabricated by machine
shops in almost every province in the country.
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LOS BANOS MULTIMULTI-CROP DRYER (COLLAPSIBLE MODEL)
Legend:
1– Baffle cleaning door and
air inlet
2 - Air inlet
3 - Swing gate
Developer:
Ernesto P. Lozada
The Los Baños Multi-crop Dryer (1978) is a low-cost copra dryer which can
also be used for drying peanut, corn, coffee, cassava and fish. This
technology makes night-time drying possible and is not hindered by dryingadverse weather conditions (e.g. rainy days).
The machine does not require constant supervision. It uses waste products
as fuel, easy-to-use and applicable for use in both small farms and large
plantations.
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UPLB FLATBED DRYER
UPLB Flatbed dryer (1961)
Developer:
Dante D. Padua†
The UPLB flatbed dryer is a low cost, compact, and portable dryer made from
locally-available materials. It is easy to operate with little need for
maintenance. It is made of three components: the bin to hold the grain on a
perforated or lanced sheet metal, the burner or rice hull furnace to heat the
air, and a fan to force the drying air.
Features:
 Can dry 40 cavans of paddy (14-26% moisture content) per batch in eight
hours with uniform final moisture content.
 Automatic safety feature shuts off the burner which uses
either kerosene at 1.5-2 L/h or rice hull at 14 kg/h.
 Powered by either a 3hp electric motor or 5hp gasoline engine.
 Grain floor of 2.38 mm diameter perforated steel sheet with 0.76 mm
thickness.
 Airflow rate of 1.4158 m3/s through a 58-cm diameter fan.
 Fan and burner dimensions of 61x 69 x 69 cm
 Drying bin dimensions of 380 x 197 x 122 cm with 45 cm grain depth.
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AMDPAMDP-IITA MANUAL CORN SHELLER
Hand Held
Crank Type
Developers:
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Agricultural
Mechanization Development Program, Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (AMDP-IAE-CEAT)
The AMDP-IITA manual corn sheller (1982) was adapted from the original
IITA design. AMDP adapted the IITA design and improved the fabrication
process through the use of thin-walled pipe as fabrication material and by
mechanizing the process for mass production.
The handheld-type AMDP-IITA manual corn sheller weighs about 150 g and
has a capacity of 22-30 kg per hour. It is easy to use and ensures safety for
its users. It can also accommodate different sizes of corn ears through its
adjustable corn cob holder.
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UPLB TWOTWO-DRUM CORN SHELLER
UPLB two-drum corn sheller1
(1990)
Modified UPLB two-drum corn sheller2
(2013)
Developers:
1
2
Paterno C. Borlagdan
Alexis C. Del Rosario
The two drum corn sheller was designed to be an intermediate technology for
subsistence to small scale farms that are shifting from traditional and hand
shelling methods to mechanical shelling. The machine has a capacity of 1 ton
per hour of shelled grain. It has a non-crushing type mechanism that allows
shelling while keeping the cobs whole. The machine could also be used for
shelling corn for seed purposes as the output has low percentage of seed
damage.
 The model was modified to address problems on shelling corn seeds with
higher moisture content.
 The corn kernels with higher moisture content do not easily slide down to
the collecting chute.
 A separating and cleaning assembly was integrated into the design for
more effective cleaning, separation of the shelled corn kernels for easier
discharge at the kernel outlet.
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ELECTRICALLYELECTRICALLY-HEATED HOT WATER TREATMENT FOR CARABAO MANGOES
Developers:
Kevin F. Yaptenco and Jose D. De Ramos
The technology was conceptualized at UPLB’s Postharvest Horticulture
Training and Research Center, College of Agriculture (PHTRC, CA) in
1993. It aimed to prevent infestation and arrest the deterioration of
Carabao mangoes for export. The machine was further improved through
a collaborative project between the Agricultural Mechanization
Development Program (AMDP) and the Agricultural and Bio-Process
Division (ABPROD) of the Institute of Agricultural Engineering (IAE).
The improved design is equipped with automatic temperature controls and
plastic crate lifting device which are automatically controlled by a
computer program.
Features:
 160-kg or 440-kg batch capacity
 1500 kJ per min heating rate with temperature variation of 0.5oC or
less
 Equipped with digital thermostat and LPG heating with auto-ignition
 Separate water heating and fruit dipping chambers
 Stainless steel (food grade) body.
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AMDPAMDP-ABPROD MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Hammer mill
Mixer
Shredder
Sifter/Grader
Pelletizer
Developers:
Edgardo V. Casas and Jamesliam B. Reponte
The AMDP-ABPROD Municipal Solid Waste Management Program (1999) is a
technology designed to facilitate the handling of biodegradable wastes at a
municipal or small-community level. It consists of several machines for a small
to medium-scale processing facility for bio-organic fertilizer production from
biodegradable wastes. Technology components include: shredder, hammer
mill, mixer, sifter/grader, pelletizer and flatbed dryer which are all locallymanufactured.
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VILLAGEVILLAGE-LEVEL ETHANOL PRODUCTION SYSTEM
Developer:
Sergio C. Capareda
This technology which was developed in 2002 would offer rural livelihood,
an accessible and dependable source of energy and fuel. Ethanol can be
used as fuel to slightly modified gasoline engines which when coupled to
generator would provide electricity for lighting purposes. It could also be
readily fueled into modified engine to power hand tractors, irrigation
pumps, threshers and other agricultural machines.
Features:
 Efficient in distilling raw materials for ethanol production
 The system is low cost and easy to fabricate using locally available
materials.
 The distilling apparatus is portable and easy to assemble
 Easy and safe to operate
 The apparatus can distill fermented broth (beer) from different feed
stocks such as starchy materials (corn, cassava, sakwa), saccharine
materials (sugarcane, molasses, fruits) and coconut toddy (tuba).
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CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE (CA) TECHNOLOGY
Developer:
Ma. Concepcion C. Lizada, CSC-CA
IP Protection: Patent Granted (April 16, 2010)
CA storage allows shipment of fruit by sea to distant markets such as the
United States, the European Union and the Middle East. Mangoes are
currently exported to these countries by air shipment which makes them
more expensive. The CA system developed uses 12.5 C air temperature
and oxygen level is maintained at 5% (atmospheric level is normally 21%).
Ethylene gas, which accelerates fruit ripening under CA conditions, is
removed during storage using adsorbent sachets.
After four weeks storage using a commercial CA reefer van, the fruits were
30-40% yellow, firm and with good visual quality. The fruits continued to
ripen normally when placed at different temperatures simulating retail
conditions of importing countries with highly acceptable taste and aroma at
the full yellow or table ripe stage.
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For details, you can contact:
College of Agriculture
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049) 536-3546
T/F
+63 (049) 536-3535
Email: uplbcado@yahoo.com
Agricultural Systems Cluster
College of Agriculture
Tel
+63 (049) 536.3229; +63 (049)536-2459
T/F
+63 (049) 536-5282
Email: asc@uplb.edu.ph
Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster
College of Agriculture
Tel
+63 (049) 536-3426
T/F
+63 (049.) 536-2547
Crop Protection Cluster
College of Agriculture
Tel
+63 (049)536-2409
T/F
+63 (049)536-1315
Crop Science Cluster
College of Agriculture
Tel
+63 (049) 501-6649
T/F
+63 (049) 536-2468
Email: ca_cropscience@yahoo.com
Food Science Cluster
College of Agriculture
Tel
+63 (049)536.3472/2312/2303/2358
T/F
+63 (049)536-3472
Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics
College of Arts and Sciences
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049) 536-6610/2982
Email: imsp@uplb.edu.ph
College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049)536-2873/4728/7450
T/F
+63 (049)536-2873
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Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center
College of Engineering & Agro-industrial Technology
University of the Philippines at Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
T/F
+63 (049)536-2527
Email: amtec@uplb.edu.ph
Institute of Agricultural Engineering
College of Engineering & Agro-industrial Technology
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049)536-2686/3291
T/F
+63 (049)536-8745//3606
Institute of Human Nutrition and Food
College of Human Ecology
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna, Philippines 4031
T/F
+63 (049)536-2445
Department of Forest Products and Paper Science
College of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049) 536-3432
Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
College of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
T/F
+63 (049)536-2557
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension
3F UPLB Main Library Building
UPLB, College, Laguna, PH 4031
T/F
+63 (049) 536-2354/5326
Email: ovcre@uplb.edu.ph, ovcreuplb@gmail.com
Web: http://ovcre.uplb.edu.ph
UPLB Center for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship
UPLB, College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63(049) 501-4756
Email: uplbctte@gmail.com
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH)
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Tel
+63 (049)536-1620/2721/2725
T/F
+63 (049)536.1620/2721
Email: biotech@uplb.edu.ph
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