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DOST-FPRDI botanists discover new Hoya subspecies
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Known for its ball-like cluster of waxy flowers, the Hoya plant is a favorite among many flower enthusiasts especially in Asia. And although there is already a great variety of officially recognized Hoya plants, a new subspecies was recently discovered by botanists from the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).
DOST-FPRDI ups the game with a consultative dialogue
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To make its services and technologies more responsive to the needs of industry partners, the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) organized a “Consultative Dialogue with the Forest-based Industries” last 30 October 2018.
”This event intends to address the current challenges faced by the forest-based industry. It hopes to provide S&T-based solutions to technical problems identified by our clients,” said DOST-FPRDI Director Romulo T. Aggangan.
DOST-FPRDI launches Rubberwood Processing Plant in Zamboanga Sibugay
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A processing plant designed to convert old and unproductive rubberwood trees into high-value products was launched in Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay last 05 November 2018. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña led the inaugural ceremonies which was attended by heads of the stakeholder-agencies, including DOST-FPRDI Director Dr. Romulo T. Aggangan, DOST Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services Dr. Carol M. Yorobe, DOST-IX Director Martin A. Wee, Chairman Petronilo G. Licudan of the Tambanan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (TARBEMCO), Naga Mayor Rino O. Delos Reyes and Engr. Romel Duran from the Office of the Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay.
