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DOST-FPRDI researchers bag major awards in R&D regional symposium

Published Nov 3, 2021 01:25 pm

Researchers of the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) won major awards in the 34th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights held in October.

Researchers of the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) bags the Best Research Poster Award for their paper titled “Efficacy of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Formulations against Molds and Decay Fungi as Applied to Commercial Forest Woody Vines” in the 34th Regional Symposium on Research, Development and Extension Highlights held in October 2021. (DOST-FPRDI)

The first research team bagged the Best Research Poster Award for their paper titled “Efficacy of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Formulations against Molds and Decay Fungi as Applied to Commercial Forest Woody Vines”. The team is composed of Engr. Shirley A. Pelayo, Foresters Sheryll C. Micosa, and Carmina F. Lasap, Kennethjer G. Alejo, and Alaine G. Pagatpatan.

The FPRDI said the paper was part of a completed project funded by the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD). Under the project, the FPRDI team developed CNSL formulations and tested them against molds (Aspergillus niger and Penicillium sp.) and decay fungi (Gloephylum sepia rum and Polyporus sanguineus) under laboratory condition.

“CNSL formulations had slight inhibitory effect against molds, but were moderately to highly effective against decay fungi. Three times brushing of CNSL formulations at higher concentration gave higher retention value. Indoor exposure test of treated vines showed that among the three CNSL formulations, the CNSL + copper chloride was comparable with the standard preservatives in preventing fungal attack,” said Pelayo, who serves as a project leader.

Another team of the Institute placed third in the Best Extension Paper category for their entry titled “The Adversity That Leads to Innovation: DOST-FPRDI Bamboo-Framed Face Shield”. The team is composed of Engr. Cesar O. Austria, Forester Jovito Elec, Froilan B. Samiano, Audel Mosteiro, Noel Medrano and Val Valderama.

The bamboo-framed face shield is one of DOST-FPRDI’s initiatives in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It utilizes bamboo - a perennial, woody-stemmed grass that is known for its many uses and is widely used in making handicrafts and furniture in the country,” the Institute said.

The face shield is produced using DOST-FPRDI’s bamboo-framed face shield technology.

The face shield is lightweight and convenient to use, with a linear length of 18 inches, has a replaceable PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sheet, and equipped with a non-slip adjustable strap.

The regional symposium anchored on the theme “Science and Technology: Enhancing the Sustainability and Resiliency of the Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Sector” was initiated by the Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium (STAARRDEC).

The virtual awarding was held on Oct. 20.

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