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Unpolished pigmented rice, a healthier staple food – study
A PhilRice study found that unpolished pigmented rice (red or black rice) has high phytochemical contents and health-promoting…
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Heat-tolerant rice research wins outstanding paper award
A PhilRice-led study titled Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for high-temperature tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) won the…
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Eat rice, but be riceponsible!
In the light of the issue of unlimited rice serving in food establishments, one piece of advice from…
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DOST Dela Peña acknowledged the outputs of rice R&D
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato T. Dela PeΓ±a acknowledged the outputs of rice research and…
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DA, Abdula itinalaga bilang PhilRice Acting Exec. Director
Nahirang ni Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. PiΓ±ol na maging Acting Executive Director ng PhilRice Si Dr. Sailila…
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RP will soon produce commercial organic chix
The Philippines may start raising organic chicken on a commercial scale, following the go signal for Philippine poultry…
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Why is rice-based farming good for farmers and consumers?
The rice-based farming framework promoted by the Philippine Rice Research Institute. Source: RTM/PhilRice Rice-based farming will increase…
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Carrageenan from seaweeds: A breakthrough that boosts rice productivity
Written by Marita A. Carlos, DOST-PCAARRD S&T Media Service Standing rice in Carrageenan-treated field (Left) vs. Lodged rice…
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Climate Change-resilient Rice Varieties Recommended
A study by PhilRice identified two climate change-resilient rice varieties suitable for irrigated lowlands in the Visayas and…
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Stronger Partnerships for Rice Development Encouraged
Rice scientists and experts encouraged R&D institutions to foster stronger partnerships as the country prepares to address the…