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Dr. Susana Mercado receives the Likha Award for 1st place in Outstanding Creative Research category during the 2012 National Invention Contest from DOST Usec Fortunato dela Peña, DOST-TAPI Director Edgar Garcia and IPO Director IV Ms. Carmen Peralta
Thirteen REPS from UPLB were recently conferred the title of "Scientist" by the DOST Scientific Career System last July 19.(Photo and article courtesy of OVCRE)

The BIOTECH Building, which was initially called the Ferdinand E. Marcos Center for Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology, is located inside the 77.7 hectare Agricultural and Life Sciences Complex at UP Los Baños

BIOTECH staff and officials celebrate the 2016 UPLB Loyalty Day in full force

BIOTECH products are cost-effective and cheaper alternatives to conventional products, making use of locally available materials which are safer to the environment

Dr. Alcantara has contributed significantly to the implementation of a proactive approach to insect resistance management for transgenic maize in the Philippines.

Dr. Aggangan has contributed significantly to researches on mycorrhizal fungi as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for reforestation species; development and commercialization of MYKOVAM.

Delegates from Edu-Connect for Life and For All (Edu- Connect Southeast Asia Association) of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan visited paid a visit to BIOTECH on August 29, 2017

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Ilocos Sur honors Dr. Aganggan with Fr.Burgos award

Written by Mervin John C. De Roma

Ilocus Sur honors Dr. Aganggan with Fr.Burgos award

Renowned agricultural scientist, Dr. Nelly Aggangan, led seven other outstanding sons and daughters of Ilocos Sur who were conferred the coveted Father Jose Burgos Awards in ceremonies held as part of the 7th Kannawidan Festival that began on 27 January and ended on 12 February. Dr. Aggangan was cited for her achievements in the development of the soil-based biological fertilizer, Mykovam, which has contributed to the advancement and promotion of the country’s agricultural sector.

A seasoned researcher in BIOTECH, Dr. Aggangan was instrumental in the improvement and commercialization of Mykovam as a viable alternative to expensive chemical fertilizers for the survival and growth of both agricultural and forest crops. Mykovam is regarded as among UPLB-BIOTECH's most commercially successful products. Aside from her work on Mykovam, she has been commended and recognized for her exemplary work in the areas of agriculture and forestry, notably on her contributions to Mycorhizza Technology, Bioremediation, Forest Restoration and Plant Nutrition.

Gov Ryan Singson together with Vice Gov Jerry Singson and members of the Provincial Board conferred the award to Dr. Aggangan and seven other awardees.

The conferment of the Father Jose Burgos Award, the most prestigious award for residents- achievers from Ilocos Sur, started in 2008 under the term of then Governor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano which was made as one of the main highlights in the first Kannawidan Ylocos Festival that commemorated the 190th foundation day of Ilocos Sur as separate province by virtue of a Spanish Royal Decree on February 2, 1818.