Palawan is still the leading producer of cashew in the Philippines owing to the 93 percent cashew nut production. Official data obtained from Provincial Agriculturist Teresita Guian indicated that the area planted to cashew reached to 62,859 hectares as of June 2013. While Palawan’s share on nut production is high,...
Fresh or dried, guraman doesn’t look anywhere the word enticing or appealing. They look like slimy worms when fresh and grey wires when dried. But as looks can be deceiving, the same goes for this vegetable from the sea. Once guraman is processed, it becomes one of the most valued...
The Moringa oleifera, locally known as malunggay is a perennial vegetable tree proven to be highly nutritious with leaves, young pods and young inflorescence as the main edible parts. It is known to provide significant amounts of minerals, proteins, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and an array of medicinal benefits. The...
Malunggay, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera, is a versatile and highly nutritious plant that has gained popularity for its various uses in food, medicine, and agriculture. It is commonly referred to as the “miracle tree” due to its exceptional nutritional content and wide range of applications. This production guide aims...
An economically important fruit crop, cashew consist of large, pear-shaped, fleshly fruit and small kidney-shaped seed (nut) attached to one end. Both the fleshly fruit and the nut are the edible and has considerable commercial value. The flesh portion of the fruit is eaten as dessert and also used in...
Cultivating Bonsai trees for beginners can be a great way to de-stress after working hours. Trying to grow a beautiful plant and make it look even more spectacular, is a wonderful way of relaxing. You can use your time fruitfully by tending and nurturing miniature plants and make them grow...
Did you know?… 10 Bonsai Facts 1 – That the origin of Bonsai, while often attributed to the Japanese, is actually Chinese in derivation? Many experts agree that bonsai, known as Pensai in China, was practiced by scholars, monks and the noble classes of China as far back as 600...
With the Philippines expected to surpass the 115 millionth mark in terms of population by 2025[1], the urgency to redesign cities into efficient and livable spaces called “smart cities” has become more crucial. One of the threats brought about by the rising population and depleting resources is hunger. In fact,...
Sesame (Tilseed, Cameline, German sesame, benniseed, dodder, linga) Sesame (linga) oil is used, not only for cooking food, but also for the manufacture of other things, such as margarine, soap, cosmetics, perfume, insecticides, pain and medicine. What is left after the extraction of its oil is excellent for feed for...
Alternative Biofuel from Sunflower. Biofuels, such as bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas, are renewable fuels that are generally produced from agricultural crops or organic matter.
Tamarind has great export potential because its fruit may be processed into a number of acceptable products. But the mature and ripened sweet tamarind fruit is said to be more important and expensive than when it is processed.
The technique which we are going to discuss is very important and useful. It is related to the agriculture or plant biotechnology. If you are a student of bio technology and you share the same passion for plantar biotechnology as me, then this article would be a fascinating read for...
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