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Continuing the Journey!

We in the Bureau of Plant Industry – Crop Pest Management Division (BPI-CPMD), and the as co-organizers – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), CGIAR (formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research), and Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) are thrilled to share the highlights from the second day, 29th day of May 2024, of the 4th National Biocon Forum, where the exploration of the latest Research & Developments (R&Ds) in Biological Control Agents (BCAs) continues to flourish.

As we dig into the realm of biological control, these sessions promise invaluable insights, fostering networks, collaboration, and innovation for a sustainable agriculture.

The second day of the forum was packed with engaging presentations, shedding light on the latest R&Ds in BCAs. Here’s a peek of the resource speakers who shared their perspective:

1) Ms. Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez, Acting Director, RM-CARES, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) – Utilization of Trichoderma sp. as a Decomposer, Biofertilizer, and Biocontrol Agent in Selected Leafy Vegetables;
2) Dr. Marilou N. Infante, Former Chief, Regional Crop Protection Center (RCPC) XI – Management of Fusarium Wilt Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense of Cavendish Banana through the Use of Trichoderma harzianum in the Context of Integrated Disease Management: Selected Banana Farmers’ Experience;
3) Mr. Pee-Jay A. Rejuso, Assistant Professor I, Institute of Weed Science Entomology and Plant Pathology (IWEP), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) – “Advancements in Biological Control Agents: Innovations from the Institute of Weed Science Entomology and Plant Pathology”;
4) Dr. Sheryl A. Yap, Director, UPLB-IWEP – “Advancement and Tools for Morphological Identification for Biocontrol Agents”;
5) Ms. Michelle S. Guerrero, University Researcher II, National Crop Protection Center (NCPC) – “Utilizing Molecular Techniques for the Identification and Detection of Parasitoids, Predators, and Entomopathogens: Fundamentals, Progress and Challenges”;
6) Sci. Dindo King M. Donayre, Scientist I, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) – “Past, Current, and Future R&D Directions of PhilRice on the Biological Control of Major Pests of Rice and Other Rice-based Crops”;
7) Dr. Jonar I. Yago, Vice President, Research, Extension, and Training, Nueva Vizcaya State University – “Harnessing Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biological Control Agents through Advanced Nanoparticle Technology”;
8.) Mr. Elijah Zabala Davalos, Senior Science Research Specialist, Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech) – “Utilization Model of Biological Control Agents”;
9) Mr. Tito P. Manigos, Jr., Senior Science Research Specialist, DA-RCPC X – “Trichogramma Utilization: Success Stories in Region X”;
10) Ms. Lutgarda A. Francisco, Agricultural Center Chief III, DA-RCPC VIII – “Metarhizum Application: Success Stories in Region VIII”;
11) Mr. Virgilio Gutierrez, OIC-Chief, DA-RCPC XI – “Production of Trichoderma in a Village-type Laboratory”;
12) Ms. Russ-Uzi Mayenne A. Ebora, Section Chief, Biocon and IPM Section, CPMD – “New Potential BCAs for Armyworms”;
13) Dr. Dirk Babendreier, Integrated Crop Pest Management Advisor, CABI Centre, Switzerland – “Challenges and opportunities for the Production and Use of Trichogramma in Rice in the Greater Mekong Subregion”;
14) Mr. Danilo Bajit, Science Research Specialist II, DA-RCPC I – “Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (NPV) Production in the Ilocos Region”;
15) Ms. Maricon M. Amparo, Science Research Specialist I, DA-RCPC 4A – “Harnessing Trichoderma Production through Liquid Formulation”;
16) Dr. Juan P. Agudera, Jr., Dean, Institute of Agriculture and Related Science, Davao del Sur State College – “Production of Trichoderma harzianum in Liquid Formulation Using Coconut Water”;
17) Mr. Manuel J. Chavez, President, Biospark Corporation – “Development and Commercialization of Trichoderma”

So, stay tuned for more updates as we pave way towards a greener and healthier future together!

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