<font style=\"font-weight: bold;\" size=\"5\"><font style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" size=\"4\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;\">Best HEI Research Program for Region I </span><

THE COMMISSION on Higher Education recognized the university’s Integrated Research, Development, and Commercialization Program for MMSU Gold Carabao Mango and other Commercially Important Fruits Crops as the Best Higher Education Institution Research Program in Region I.

President Miriam E. Pascua, together with the program’s researchers led by Dr. Gliceria S. Pascua, received the award Dec. 17 in ceremonies held at the SEAMEO-INNOTECH in Diliman, Quezon City.

As regional winner, MMSU received a plaque of recognition and a cash award of P300,000.     

The university was cited for having established a research program that led to the development and utilization of useful technologies, thus contributing to the country’s research and development efforts.

The program is a multidisciplinary research and development undertaking aimed to promote the advancement of the fruit crops industry of Region I and of the country as a whole.  It covered the following areas:  development, conservation, and commercialization of registered varieties; biological control of anthracnose of mango and ruminants; development/verification and adoption of recommended package of technology (POT) in mango production; utilization and processing; information education and communication; banana research, development, and extension; and market study for the establishment of a fruit zone in Ilocos Norte.

Research results served as bases in operationalizing theories and principles for: classroom teaching, conduct of student theses, on-the-job training, and laboratory exercises; and in revising or updating contents/methods of teaching, thus improving the disciplines.

Some major accomplishments of the program were:  identified and conserved fruit selections and registered six new fruit varieties with the National Seed Industry Council and commercialized them, thereby making available quality planting materials for filed planting; developed/verified/modified/adapted and promoted POT in mango production for increased yield and quality fruits; identified bio-control materials that are vital components of pest management programs for mango and sheep; developed and applied for patent heat pump dryer for processing of mango and various food preparations from fruits; and developed research-based IEC materials as intervention for disseminating mango technologies which increased the participation of clients, LGUs, and private sectors in decision making.

The program is a collaborative effort of 49 researchers and several students from the Research Directorate, CAF, CBEA, CoE, and CIT.  They were led by Dr. Gliceria S. Pascua of CAF.
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