NCT

National Rootcrop Collaborative Testing Network

PhilRootcrops coordinates a network of selected state universities and Department of Agriculture (DA) experiment stations responsible for the varietal improvement of root and tuber crops. This network houses the country’s largest root crop germplasm collection.


UPLB-INSTITUTE OF PLANT BREEDING Mary Ann M. Abustan Dept. of Agronomy, UPLB College, Laguna Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato and Cassava	ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY Pinky Melanie D. Panlansigui Isabela State University Echague, Isabela Project Leaders: Dr. Reynaldo Raymundo Danie T. Sayao Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato and Cassava	VSU PhilRootcrops Marlon M. Tambis Director Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) Visayas State University Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato, Gabi Cassava, and Ubi
NPRCRTC, BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY Ammie D. Ngaotoy NPRCRTC, BSU La Trinidad, Benguet Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato and Gabi	UPLB-INSTITUTE OF PLANT BREEDING Raymond F. Bader College of Agriculture and Food Science-UPLB Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato and Cassava	DOST-PCAARRD Fredric M. Odejar DOST-PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato
BOHOL EXPERIMENT STATION Zenaida G. Cutamora Station Superintendent Bohol Experiment Station Gabi, Ubay, Bohol Rootcrop Research Focus: Gabi, Ubi Sweetpotato and Cassava	Department of Agriculture - Reg 10 Evelyn Collado Research Division Chief Department of Agriculture, RFO 10 Cagayan de Oro City Rootcrop Research Focus: Cassava	TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY Aira F. Waje Tarlac College of Agriculture Camiling, Tarlac Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE Allan B. Del Rosario San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato, Gabi, Cassava, Ubi	DA-RFO III Lorna G. Rubion Sopila L. Pacsay Maimpis, City, San Fernando, Pampanga Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato, Gabi and Cassava	UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO Jurhamid C. Imlan University of Southern Mindanao Kabacan, North Cotabato Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato and Cassava
DA RFO 10 NMACLRC Mischelle F. Egama A. Luna St., Cagayan de Oro City Rootcrop Research Focus: Cassava	BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY Jose Diego E. Roxas San Andres, Malate, Manila Rootcrop Research Focus: Sweetpotato,Gabi Cassava, Ubi

	PROF. MARLON M. TAMBIS Director
	PhilRootcrops, VSU,Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines 6521-A
	Telephone / Fax No.: +63 (053)563-7229 Trunkline: +63 (053) 565 0600 local 1063
	Facebook: PHILROOTCROPS \|
	Email: marlon.tambis@vsu.edu.ph \| philrootcrops@vsu.edu.ph
	For queries, comments, and suggestions, kindly email us.

Crop Improvement

Improving yields through improved varieties, control and prevention of pest and diseases, and science-based farming techniques.

Food or processing, whatever you intend to use your crop for, we have the right variety for you to select.

From planting to harvesting, we have the right technologies to help you attain the highest possible yields.

Whether it’s pests or diseases, we can help you control and eliminate them in the field for a good harvest.

Post Production

Increasing value through handling and processing techniques to increase your income

From snacks to desert, we can help you make healthy and tasty food products from your root crops.

Animal Feeds

Because animals also need healthy food, we have developed animal feed formulations from root crops.

Improve quality and ensure good revenue through our postharvest technologies from root crops.

Engineering Innovation

Maximizing production through practical and easy to use farming implements and equipment.

Add efficiency to your farm by employing our production tools and equipment designed specifically for root crops.

Get more and get better quality products from your produce with our machineries and equipment for root crop processing.

Drone/Aerial Imaging

Capturing aerial images taking photographs and mapping on an area for research and experimental uses for decision making.

Social Science and Extension

Responsive and needs-based capacity building and support for industry development

From production, pest management, to processing, we have the right capacity building programs to help you grow.

We have the experts to respond to your needs, whatever they are. And we can get them to you, wherever you are.

Our demonstrations help you stay ahead by giving you the latest and the best technologies we have.

Product Sales and Promotions

Got products? We can help you get them sold by showcasing your products and connecting you to potential customers.

Laboratory Analysis

Evidence-based support for farming interventions and decision-making.

Get your basis covered. Let us test your samples and give you the data you want, whether you’re getting your farm ready or doing research.

About PhilRootcrops

The Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) is a government research, development and training institution for root and tuber crops: cassava, sweetpotato, taro, yam, yambean, arrowroot and other rootcrops.

Vision, Mission & Goal

Vision

Creating wealth, enhancing health, improving lives through roots and tubers

Mission

To provide the national leadership in formulating and implementing strategic root crop research and development programs that can reduce poverty and food insecurity

Goal

To generate and promote root crop innovations and information that can improve the lives of stakeholders along the root crop value chain.

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Contact Information

PROF. MARLON M. TAMBIS

Director

PhilRootcrops, VSU,Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines 6521-A

Telephone / Fax No.: +63 (053)563-7229 Trunkline: +63 (053) 565 0600 local 1063

Facebook: PHILROOTCROPS |

Email: marlon.tambis@vsu.edu.ph | philrootcrops@vsu.edu.ph

For queries, comments, and suggestions, kindly email us.

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