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The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently became part of a joint project set to study the most effective way to extract tannins— organic substances found in plant tissues and barks that is commonly used in making leather and adhesives, among others.

The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently became part of a joint project set to study the most effective way to extract tannins— organic substances found in plant tissues and barks that is commonly used in making leather and adhesives, among others.

Two DOST-FPRDI engineers who recently completed their MS degrees had obtained encouraging research results from their respective theses.

Engr. Rogelio O. Rantael of the Bio-Energy and Equipment Development Section (BEEDS) studied the invasive plant species, spiked pepper (Piper aduncum L.), as a possible material for renewable energy.