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Philippine Science High School students gain R&D knowledge in immersion program at BIOTECH

Equipped with their passion and determination to level up their knowledge in S&T research, 19 incoming Grade 10 and 11 students from the Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Region Campus were mentored by scientists and researchers of BIOTECH, UPLB for the Science Investigative Program held on 20 June to 5 July 2024.

BIOTECH’s Central Analytical Service Laboratory reaches a decade of ISO accreditation

CASL was renewed last December 2023 for another year of PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation in the field of chemical testing by the Department of Trade and Industry - Philippine Accreditation Bureau. The accreditation is valid until 17 August 2024 and CASL is set to renew for another five-year cycle.

UPLB-BIOTECH biofertilizers make trees thrive in mined-out areas in Surigao

The Greening Nickel and Gold Mined-out Areas in Claver and Placer, Surigao, Mindanao (GMAP-Surigao) Project successfully grows native tree species in mined-out areas through with MYKOVAM and MYKORICH biofertilizers.

Laguna province promotes UPLB-BIOTECH’s biofertilizers, biostimulants, and microbial pesticides for sustainable agriculture

BIOTECH’s Program for Agriculture and Forestry introduced its technologies to around 150 farmers and constituents from different municipalities in the province of Laguna last 1-2 March 2023.

UPLB-BIOTECH research, technologies pushed to enhance Infanta stakeholders’ livelihoods

Around 150 farmers, women’s group members, and Southern Luzon State University faculty and students in Infanta, Quezon learned about BIOTECH's products and technologies in a Stakeholders Forum held on 15 August 2023.

BIOTECH researchers mentor Philippine Science High School students

Eleven Philippine Science High School (PSHS) students from the CALABARZON Region Campus learned new scientific techniques under the supervision of scientists and researchers of BIOTECH, through the PSHS Science Immersion Program.

Oryzinc™ – A Sustainable Solution for Rice Biofortification and Soil Zinc-Solubilization

Oryzinc™ is an inoculant that increases the availability of zinc in the soil by making it soluble; thus, available for plant uptake and use.

BIOTECH trains state universities, government regulatory agency on laboratory techniques for chemical and electron microscopy analysis

Researchers, faculty, and students from various state universities and technical staff from DA-BPI learned about basic biological sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy and analytical techniques for chemical analysis of food, feed, and water samples through various trainings conducted by BIOTECH’s Technical Service Program (TSP) from February to May 2023.

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Use Bio N today, keep high farm costs away

Almost 40 years after its discovery, the Bio N biofertilizer of the UPLB-National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPLB-BIOTECH) continues to ease the burdens of struggling farmers who have found it extremely difficult to keep up with the high prices of chemical fertilizers.

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UPLB-BIOTECH technology enhances hog immunity and rids farms of stench

What? This microscopic, single-celled organism can really enhance the immunity of swine from diseases and help get rid of the stench that swine-raising causes. Yes! This group of good bacteria promises to save the day, as it has for some backyard hog raisers in the province of Batangas. But not without the science done at the UPLB National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPLB-BIOTECH) using probiotics to develop ImmunoDefense.

UPLB-BIOTECH’s Bio N may help ease PH farmers’ fertilizer woes

The prices of chemical fertilizers in the country have more than doubled since last year and UPLB has endeavored to remind the agriculture sector of the whole range of biofertilizers that its National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH) has developed and promoted over the years. These fertilizers will greatly help the agriculture sector in this time of dire need for the commodity.

UPLB-BIOTECH researcher among this year’s USDA Borlaug Fellows

2 September 2024

Featured Photo: Delegates of the prestigious Borlaug Fellowship Program, including BIOTECH researcher Robert...

Philippine Science High School students gain R&D knowledge in immersion program at BIOTECH

11 July 2024

Featured Photo: PSHS students after their final presentation on 5 July 2024 with...

BIOTECH’s Central Analytical Service Laboratory reaches a decade of ISO accreditation

7 February 2024

The Central Analytical Service Laboratory (CASL) of BIOTECH was renewed last December 2023...

UPLB-BIOTECH biofertilizers make trees thrive in mined-out areas in Surigao

17 November 2023

The Philippines ranks high among mineral-rich countries– third in gold, fourth in copper,...

Bayawan City farmers, stakeholders learn about BIOTECH’s biofertilizers and biopesticides

5 October 2023

A training-workshop and field demonstration conducted by BIOTECH’s Program for Agriculture and Forestry...

Laguna province promotes UPLB-BIOTECH’s biofertilizers, biostimulants, and microbial pesticides for sustainable agriculture

3 October 2023

With the mission of disseminating the potential of biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture, BIOTECH’s...

ACTICon^®

ACTICon® is a safe, natural biopesticide for Cavendish banana. It increases t...

Bio N

Bio N is a microbial based fertilizer mainly composed of microorganisms (bact...

Bio-organic Fertilizers (BOF)

BOF are natural fertilizers from agro-industrial wastes produced by farm and ...

BioGroe^®

BioGroe® is a solid-based promoter that contains growth-promoting bacteria. T...

BioPlasma

BioPlasma is a microbial-based inoculant that when supplemented with VAMRI ca...

BioSol-P

BioSol-P is a microbial-based inoculant that contains effective phosphorus so...

Brown Magic

Brown Magic is a biofertilizer for orchids that helps provide the nutrients n...

Detect Immediately by Probe System (DIPS^TM)

DIPS™ detection kit that utilizes the combination of immunodetection and DNA-...

DNA Amplification System™ (DAS™) detection kits

DAS™ are rapid kits that utilize Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology f...

Fermented Plant Juice

Fermented Plant Juice is a liquid fertilizer from fermented plant extracts.

ABOUT BIOTECH

BIOTECH is a premier R&D institution for basic and applied researches on molecular biology and biotechnology addressing problems related to agriculture, forestry, environment, energy and industry that will have positive impact to society. BIOTECH is envisioned to become a globally-competitive Institute that provides high-impact products and excellent services.

LABORATORY SERVICES

CENTRAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES

a support laboratory of BIOTECH that handles routine chemical analyses for food and feeds, plants, fertilizers and soils, water and wastewater, and biotechnology research products

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SERVICES

the only functional service laboratory at University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) catering to the needs of researchers, students, government and private institutions for ultrastructure analysis

FERMENTATION ENGINEERING SERVICE

provides expertise and technical support in the optimization and scaling-up of various fermentation and biotechnological processes and unit operations towards commercialization

NATIONAL IMMUNOLOGICAL TESTING

tasked to develop an immunological testing system for rapid detection of plant and foodborne pathogens and toxins

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL COLLECTION OF MICROORGANISMS

serves as the national repository of microorganisms in the Philippines and is recognized by various government regulatory agencies

RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

The BAFP undertakes research on biofertilizers, plant growth regulators, biostimulants, nanobiosensors, and animal vaccines. These innovative products and technologies are a huge stride in advancing market competitiveness of agricultural produce and increased revenue contributing to significant socio-economic impact to stakeholders. The BAFP products and technologies are intended to address agricultural sustainability while reducing costs of production.