DOST study finds fish parasites may prevent human intake of heavy metal
- Details
- Hits: 5754
Not all parasites are useless. Species of Acanthocephala (namely Acanthogyrus sp.), also known as the thorny-headed worm,can infect fish but they bring more help than harm.
Read more: DOST study finds fish parasites may prevent human intake of heavy metal
Two women scientists get plums for novel research on “pandan” and fungi
- Details
- Hits: 4968
Two women scientists received awards from international science research communities for their novel research works which gave prominence to endemic plants.
In a recent press briefing, Dr. Maribel G. Nonato and Dr. Rizalina L. De Leon were presented by the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), headed by current Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, as recipients of this year’s Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Basic and Applied Research.
Read more: Two women scientists get plums for novel research on “pandan” and fungi
Sustainable environment eyed to raise farmers’ quality of life
- Details
- Hits: 5550
A sustainable environment for smallholders in the countryside is a priority solution of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Asia and Pacific Centre for Technology Transfer (APCTT) in order to help said farmers reap the fruits of their labor.
Read more: Sustainable environment eyed to raise farmers’ quality of life
“Regional Workshop on Enhancing Innovation and Competitiveness of MSMEs in Response to the ASEAN Integration for Agro-enterprise”
- Details
- Hits: 12550
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena shares some of the DOST programs that enhance the quality of the products of farmers and MSMEs in the agriculture sector. Sec. de la Peña was the keynote speaker during the opening day of the recent “Regional Workshop on Enhancing Innovation and Competitiveness of MSMEs in Response to the ASEAN Integration for Agro-enterprise” held at Diamond Hotel in Manila. The said workshop aims to help government and its partner institutions gather information and practical knowledge; and come up with policy recommendations that would enable our smallholder farmers and MSMEs to have easier access to various innovative agriculture technologies.(Text by: Allan Mauro V. Marfal and photo by Henry De Leon, S &T Media Service)