Ongoing Research Projects

Varietal Improvement

NCTP for Cassava

J.L. Bacusmo

Varietal Improvement of Cassava (Phase VI)

J.L. Bacusmo

NRCCTP – Sweetpotato

D.O. Ferraren and J.L. Bacusmo

Breeding Sweetpotato for Yield and Quality (Phase IV)

J.L. Bacusmo and F.P. Godoy

NRCCTP – Yam Component

D.O. Ferraren and N.L. Pido

NRCCTP – Gabi at VSU

D.O. Ferraren and D.V. Belmonte Jr.

Taro Breeding for Adaptability to Different Agronomic Management Schemes and Environmental Conditions

PRCRTC Proj 077

D.O. Ferraren

Crop Production

Pest management

Development of Lateral Flow Immunosorbent Assay (LFIA) Detection List for Phytoplasma in Cassava

E.A. Vasquez

Screening of 48-NSIC Registered Cassava Varieties for Resistance to Red Spider Mites

E.A. Vasquez

Screening of 48-NSIC Registered Cassava Varieties for Resistance/Tolerance to Phytoplasma Infection

E.A. Vasquez and J.L.Bacusmo

Cost Effective IPM in the Production of Quality Planting Materials

E.A. Vasquez

Post-Harvest Processing

Extension

Support Systems for Sweetpotato Value Chain Development and Establish SP Value Chains in Leyte – Samar

J.R. Roa

 Improving Cassava Value Chains for Food, Dried Grates, Flour Products in Selected Areas in the Philippines

J.R. Roa