The “Darag” Native Chicken
A primer on the Darag native chicken published by the UPLB-Institute of Plant Breeding and PCAARRD-DOST.
Sustainable Ecological Agriculture (SEA) Organic Rice
A primer on ecological agriculture published by the UPLB-Institute of Plant Breeding and PCAARRD-DOST.
Organic Tomato Production
A primer on organic tomato production published by the UPLB-Institute of Plant Breeding and PCAARRD-DOST.
Organic Cucumber Production
A primer on organic cucumber production produced by the UPLB Institute of Plant Breeding and PCAARRD
Tillage: Do it or not?
Tillage is an agricultural preparation of the soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as gidding, stirring and overturning. The purpose of tillage is to mix organic matter into the soil, to help control weeds, break up crusted soil or loosen up small area for planting. But nowadays, there are conflict on the effects of tillage in the soil. Is tillage really good for the soil?
The Royal Plant – Basil
Today, basil is one of the most widely-used culinary herbs and one of the most aromatic and recognizable herbs in the world. Basil (Ocimum basilcum) came from the large mint family, or Lamiaceae family along with other culinary herbs like rosemary, sage and even lavender. It was believed that it was originated in India and considered as sacred as the word basil came from the Greek word “basileus” meaning “king”, as it believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross. Basil is a tender plant, and typically used in cuisines worldwide most commonly in Italian and French cuisine. The leaves may taste somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent, often sweet smell. Usually, fresh basil is used in recipes. In general, it is added at the last moment of coking.
It’s Thyme!
An aromatic herb in the mint family, Thyme (Thymus sp), the herb that is common throughout North America, but originated in the Southern Mediterranean. Experts in language tell us that thyme’s name was derived from the greek word “thumus” which means “courage” in Medieval times. Knights wore sprigs of thyme on their armor as a sign of courage. The scent of thyme was thought to give them strength in the midst of the battle.