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The Philippine mangoes‘ unequaled sweetness and juiciness make them one of the country’s top food exports. This is why the Department of Science and Technology’s Industrial Technology Development Institute is constantly discovering other possible mango byproducts to offer to the domestic and international markets. The agency has actually stumbled into another way of preserving mango: […]
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AgriBusinessArrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) or “Uraro” is widely cultivated in the Philippines for its starchy rhizomes. It is a low perennial herbaceous plant with thick, fleshy and creeping roots and long white fibers and is a good source of flour. Arrowroot flour has a very high commercial value in the international market because it is best
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AgriBusinessBignay, kalumpit and ubi are high in antioxidant – study by Dondon Carlo P. Lejano Fifteen fruits and vegetables which were initially supposed to be high in antioxidant activity were subjected to evaluation through a study titled, “Antioxidant Potential and Components of Philippine Vegetables and Fruits” which was funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research
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AgriBusinessDragon fruit or Pitaya grows best in uniformly distributed rainfall throughout the year. It prefers free draining soil with sandy to clay loam types, 5.3 to 6.7 pH and high organic matter. However, Pitaya is also grown successfully in sandy soils. Pitaya is shallow rooted with most roots concentrated on top 15- 30 cm soil
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AgriBusinessYam (Discolorea alata L.) commonly known as ubi is a main ingredient to the processed ubi powder. With about 300-600 species, this promising rootcrop grows abundantly in Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, CARAGA, CAR and some parts in Luzon. This rootcrop is traditionally planted in March to June and harvested from December to February. The varieties
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AgriBusinessHere’s a simple way to help take the pressure off your pocket, your environment, and your overall well-being: grow your own food. Well, that may not be a new idea for some of us anymore. For the longest time now, we’ve been told about the benefits of planting our own garden and growing our own
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AgriBusinessMedicines made from 10 DOH-approved Philippine medicinal plants have become ever more popular among Filipinos considering the expensive western medicines which most Filipinos could not afford. Herbal medicines has gained a wide acceptance and popularity among Filipinos in providing basic medical care. The government has implemented the Cheaper Medicines Act and the creation of the
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AgriBusinessGarlic, scientifically known as Allium sativum L., is one of the most important food seasoning in the world. However, because of its many other uses, demand of this crop is continuously increasing. Aside from being an indispensable recado (ingredient), garlic is also used to cure athlete’s foot and hypertension. It is used in preparation of
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