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
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.
GROWTH AND YIELD OF LETTUCE MULCHED WITH DIFFERENT COLOR OF PLASTIC MULCH UNDER ORGANIC SYSTEM
*Constantino T. Sudaypan, Casmir S. Ligat and John D. Dolinas Jr.* ABSTRACT The study was conducted at the Office of Extension Services Demo Farm, Balili, La rinidad, Benguet from December 2016 to March 2017 to Read more…
DEVELOPMENT OF UPLAND SATSUMA ORANGE BASED ORGANIC CROPPING SYSTEM
Aracelli G. Ladilad, Franklin G. Bawang, Kirby D. Gasigas and Devens T. Wasing Study 1. Improvement of Technologies in Organic Production of Selected Root Crops Intercropped Under Satsuma Oranges Experiment 1. Growth and Yield of Read more…
RICE LANDRACES (HEIRLOOM RICE) AND ORGANIC PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN BENGUET
Belinda A. Tad- awan, Carlito P. Laurean, Teresita D. Masangcay, Esther Josephine D. Sagalla, Hector C. Gayomba, Mannylen P. Odias, Rhondez S. Tayag and Jasmin M. Chomawat ABSTRACT Results of assessment and survey conducted during Read more…
ATOXIGENIC STRAINS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS (ASAFS) COLLECTED FROM NORTHERN PHILIPPINES AS POTENTIAL BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS AGAINST PRE- HARVEST AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF PEANUT
Janet S. Luis, Robert C. Kemerait, Anthony E. Glenn, Yolanda B. Angeles, Floresca T. Agustin, Larry Pierce, Marijo S. Neo- neo and Marjorie P. Colas ABSTRACT Aflatoxin contamination of food products causes liver cancer and weakened Read more…
VALIDATION OF THE DEVELOPED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR BENGUET LILY (Lilium Philippinensis)
Araceli G. Ladilad, Jophr L. Galian Study 5. Organic Production System for Benguet Lily (Lilium philippinensis) Production ABSTRACT Fish amino acid based organic production system showed promising results in Benguet lily cutflower production. Results revealed Read more…