The 2-day 31st annual in-house research and development review of the newly rationalized PHilMech (Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization, formerly BPRE or Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension) has been successfully completed today with a simple awarding rites for best papers and posters held at the PHilMech's Auditorium.
Fifteen papers were presented, with 5 of them dealing with coffee commodity. This year's additional research concerns include Food Safety and Mechanization, two added mandates for this newly rationalized agricultural R&D center.
Some of the leading researchers who participated in this year's review include Dr. Flor Lantican (UPLB), Dr. Orlino Mercado (RFU3-RIARC), Dr. Tim Aganon (CLSU), Dr. Raul Alamban (PCARRD), Dr Delfin Suministrado (UPLB), and several CLSU professors, among many others.
The following scientific papers were adjudged as outstanding:
1. Supply Chain Improvement of Arabica Coffee in the Cordillera Region
2. Biological Control of Aflatoxin Producing Fungi in Corn, and,
3. Assessment of Biological, Chemical and Physical Contaminations in Organically Grown Salad Vegetables in Benguet.
Poster on "Frequency of Occurence of Rainy and Cloudy Days as Basis of Allocating Grain Dryers" was voted as number one winner. (JSF Blogs)
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