Sunday, March 07, 2010

PhilRice's Best Papers for 2010 National Rice R&D Conference


1. PSB Rc82-Sub1 : A new submergence-tolerant rice cultivar developed through marker-assisted breeding
Loida Perez, Joanne M. Domingo, Haizel Pastor, Henry Ticman, Jocelyn Bagarra, Marites Camus, Roberto Baybado, Nenita Desamero, Darlene Sanchez, Alvaro Pamplona, Endang Septiningsih and David Mackill

2. Enhancing Knowledge Networking Through Short Messaging Service: The Farmers’ Text Center Experience
Stoix Nebin S. Pascua, Ronan G. Zagado, Olive Rose M. Asis, Oliver C. Domingo and Jennylene S. Maloles

These are the two Best Papers that won during the 23rd National Rice Research and Development Conference, organized by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) on March 3 – 5, 2010, at DL Umali Hall, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, Laguna. The first one, which is a joint endeavour of PhilRice and IRRI researchers as presented by Loida Perez, represented Research Category, while the second as presented by Stoix Nebin S. Pascua, represented Techno-Promo Category. Both papers were selected from 3 finalist-papers from each of the 2 categories, based on the following criteria: Timeliness – identifies and focuses on issues besetting the current rice industry (10%); Significance of Findings with emphasis on contribution to S&T advancement, economic and/or social impact (25%); Creativity and originality (15%); Methodology/approach (15%); Well-organized presentation of ideas, including clarity and organization (15%), and Presentation and ability to handle Question-and-Answer (20%).

Other non-competing but definitely good papers on rice and rice-related technologies, were presented either in the Plenary and Concurrent sessions.

PhilRice national Rice R&D conference is an annual forum to present and review the accomplishments of this rice agency, which conduct projects in multi-location involving DA stations, SCU’s, NGO’s, LGU’s, farmers’ groups, and national/international agencies. It also provides a venue to acquire and exchange knowledge and experiences on rice R&D to address current issues and emerging problems besetting rice industry, through paper and poster presentations, and field tour. (JSF blogs, watch for the next story on Best Poster contest)
P.S. Complete paper/s may be obtained from any PhilRice office nearest you. (JSF)

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