Pine tree pollen tilapia research has revealed that compounds found in pine pollen can trigger sex reversal in female tilapia, a discovery with potential benefits for aquaculture. Although it is …

Growing cabbage has become an increasingly profitable option for farmers in the foothills of Balutakay in Bansalan, Davao del Sur, as growers diversify from coffee to high-value vegetable crops. Farmers …

Virology and Vaccine Institute IRR consultations are continuing in Cebu as the Department of Science and Technology moves forward with drafting the implementing rules of the VIP Act. The Department …

Agriculture climate change solutions are increasingly seen as part of the answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting natural ecosystems. The problem can also be part of the solution …

Seaweeds are marine algae that play an increasingly important role in food production, industry, and coastal economies, particularly in the Philippines. “Over the years, the economic contribution of seaweed resources to the …

Bt crops use biotechnology derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, a naturally occurring soil bacterium that has been widely studied for its insecticidal properties. Over 90 species of naturally occurring, insect-specific bacteria …

Mussel patis production is emerging as a new innovation in the Philippines as a Department of Science and Technology–funded study reveals that green mussels can be processed into a nutrient-rich …

Capsaicin in chili peppers is the phytochemical compound responsible for the intense heat found in hot peppers such as siling labuyo. Chili or hot peppers – or “siling labuyo” – …

Plastic pollution health risks are becoming a growing global concern as studies show its harmful effects on human health, ecosystems, and the environment. “We produce around 430 million tons of …

Marine turtles extinction has become a serious environmental crisis as hunting, egg poaching, and illegal trade continue to threaten their survival in the Philippines and beyond. “No water, no life. …