PNRI researchers from the Agriculture Research Section explaining the mutation breeding technology being used to develop new varieties of sugarcane and waling-waling.
The speakers for the Forum on Applications of Biotechnology in Sugarcane Breeding. From right: PNRI career scientist Mr. Fernando Aurigue, who delivered the opening remarks, PNRI research specialist Mr. Jorge Sahagun, and DA-SRA-LGAREC research specialists Mr. Rimmon Armones and Mr. John Moises Relles.
PNRI at the 14th National Biotechnology Week
Highlighting the role of various nuclear and radiation applications in biotechnology, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute joined several other government agencies in celebrating the 14th National Biotechnology Week at the World Trade Center, Pasay City from November 13 to 17, 2018.
The DOST takes the helm in leading the week-long celebration with the theme Pambansang Hamon, Pambansang Solusyon, reflecting its objective of harnessing biotechnology and related techniques to in overcoming challenges such as in food security, health, and economic development.
Scientists and researchers from the PNRI Agriculture Research Section and the Department of Agriculture – Sugar Regulatory Administration – La Granja Agricultural Research Center (DA-SRA-LGAREC) featured exhibits on the Institute’s latest developments on mutation breeding and tissue culture applications, including agricultural crops such as sugarcane and ornamental plants such as the Waling-Waling orchid.
PNRI also hosted the Forum on Applications of Biotechnology in Sugarcane Breeding on the afternoon of November 13, with research specialists from DOST-PNRI and DA-SRA as speakers.
The National Biotechnology Week celebration is brought about by the collaboration of the DOST, DA, Department of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
