Genomics for new and better sugarcane varieties
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The sugarcane industry is huge in the Philippines, with many other industries heavily dependent on sugar, such as the energy and fuel sectors including bio-ethanol.
Experts urge more studies on the opening of Bataan nuclear plant
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In a forum organized by the Department of Science and Technology - National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST), experts recommended further studies before finally putting the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant into use.
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OL Trap to fight dengue
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The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) dengue prevention kits, called OvicidalLarvicidal Traps or simply OL Traps, were handed out for free to visitors of the 12th National Biotechnology Week recently at the Bureau of Soils and Water Management in Quezon City. An OL Trap is composed of a black canister, a lawanit paddle, and pellets. Putting OL Traps under the furniture, beside discarded tires and other dark, shady areashelps decrease theAedesaegyptimosquito population as mosquito eggs and larvae die in contact with the trap’s organic active solution.This limits dengue cases especially among school children. For inquiries, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (Text and photos by Espie Angelica A. de Leon, S&T Media Service, DOST-STII)
Pisay studes score big in biotech tilt
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Leonides Babanto of Philippine Science High School (PSHS) –Central Mindanao Campus emerged as grand prize winner in the National Biotechology Quiz Contest for High School held in November 22, 2016.