Bringing the Atom to Filipino Classrooms: PNRI Develops Educational Materials on Nuclear S&T
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Bringing the Atom to Filipino Classrooms: PNRI Develops Educational Materials on Nuclear S&T
What is nuclear energy? Is radiation all around us? Is it useful in our daily life? And are there jobs related to nuclear and radiation technology here in the Philippines? These are typical questions from the average high school student about nuclear science.
To help teachers in bringing the benefits of the atom in Filipino classrooms, researchers from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) have developed a series of educational resources on the basic facts and benefits of nuclear science in various fields, with funding and support from the Department of Energy through its Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organization (DOE-NEPIO).
PNRI LIMITED OPERATIONS FOR APRIL 26-30
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Due to a probable local transmission within the PNRI premises, the PNRI office will have very limited operations from April 26-30.
Despite our restricted operations, we will try to be of service to the extent possible. Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or message us through the PNRI Facebook page for your concerns.
Stay safe, everyone!
Work Arrangements at DOST-PNRI During MECQ
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Work Arrangements at DOST-PNRI During MECQ
In line with the announcement imposing Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) over NCR Plus, the DOST-PNRI will be adopting skeleton workforce and work-from-home arrangements until further notice.
Despite the scaled down work arrangements, we will continue to be of service to you. Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or message us through the PNRI Facebook page for your concerns.
You may also reach our various services through the following contact details:
Radiation Protection Services
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Isotope Techniques
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Nuclear Analytical Services
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Licensing, Review & Evaluation Section
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Better Food Crop Varieties Through Nuclear Science
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Adlai, more commonly known as Job's Tears (left) is a viable alternative to staple food crops such as rice (right)
Better Food Crop Varieties Through Nuclear Science
Harnessing the power of the atom to help improve the country's agricultural productivity, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) continues to develop new varieties of plants with unique or improved characteristics.
These traits can be induced from plants through the marvels of mutation breeding using gamma rays.
Among these traits of new varieties are changes in color, size or height, increase in yield, early maturity, resistance to pests and diseases or tolerance to drought, flooding, acid soils, salinity and high temperatures, among others.
Because these traits came from within the plant's genes and not introduced from other organisms, mutant plants are NOT genetically-modified organisms or GMOs.
Scientists and researchers from DOST-PNRI are hard at work developing mutant varieties of staple food crops such as rice, as well as viable alternatives such as adlai or Job's tears.
Read more: Better Food Crop Varieties Through Nuclear Science
