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After the promising result of multi-location field trials of acarrageenan fertilizer additive, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will be partnering with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to further expand its use according to DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo in a recent press conference.

The said field trials showed that carrageenan, when added to fertilizer, can help make rice crops stronger, give more yield, and more resistant to diseases, among others. Carrageenan is a substance extracted from edible seaweed.

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Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Assistant Secretary for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Raymund E. Liboro addresses the participants of the recent 1st Forum on Forecast-Based Emergency Preparedness for Climate Risks at the New World Hotel, Makati City. In his discussion, Asec. Liboro underscored DOST’s breakthrough use of the latest science and technology tools and applications in meeting the challenges of severe weather and other potentially destructive natural phenomena, citing Typhoon Lando which posted significantly low casualties despite swamping many parts of Northern and Central Luzon.

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How do the youth see themselves, say, 10 years from now?

Science professionals recommend biotechnology careers for them in the future. More science careers, they say, are up for grabs as there are a lot of exciting professions that future scientists can choose from.

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