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PCAARRD joins NSTW

PCAARRD showcased its science and technology (S&T) interventions in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resources sectors in an exhibit in the recently concluded National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) celebration led by its mother agency, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Featured were interventions on abaca, rice, banana, coconut, seaweed, shrimp, tilapia, swine, buffalo, goat, corals, and biodiversity. Left photo shows PCAARRD Executive Director Patricio S. Faylon (second from right) presenting the Council’s research activities in seaweeds and shrimp to DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo (first from right) and Undersecretary Amelia P. Guevarra (second from left). With Faylon is University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute’s Dr. Edna G. Fortes (extreme left), program leader of the Seaweed R&D Program. Right photo shows PCAARRD Science Research Specialist Gretchen O. Nas (first from right) explaining to Montejo and Guevara the S&T interventions in managing the impacts of Fusarium wilt and banana bunchy top virus. (Text by Lulu D. Ardieta and Photo by Victor V. Oro, S&T Media Service)