The RDE Projects

       The following are the list of projects funded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research under the Biotechnology RDE Network.

High Impact Projects

1. Ex-Ante Assessment, Policy Analysis and Communication Strategies for Selected Agricultural Biotechnology Products (Phase II - Focus on Diagnostic Kits (8Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Rogelio N. Tagarino
   
2. DNA-based Approaches for the Detection of Pathogens in Aquaculture and Vaccine Production of Hog Cholera (4Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Cynthia Hedreyda
   
3. Development of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner Isolates for the Control of Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera sp. and Mango Pulp Weevil, Sternochestus frigidus
   Proponent: Dr. Leodegario Padua
   
4. Mass Production, Formulation and Field Efficacy of Nuclear Polyhydrosis Virus (NPV) Against Spodoptera litura Attacking Onions, Peanuts and Asparagus
   Proponent: Dr. Leodegario Padua
   
5. Integrating and Enhancing BIOTECH Research in the Philippines
   Proponent: Dr. Jaine C. Reyes
   
6. Use of "Green Water Technology" as Biocontrol Agent in Prawn Grow-Out Culture
   Proponent: Dr. Jesse Ronquillo
   
7. Use of Biocontrol Agents in Controlling Hatchery Diseases of Crustaceans (Crabs) (10Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Jesse Ronquillo
   
8. Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms and Potentially Harmful Exotic Species Related to Agriculture and Fisheries
   Proponent: Dr. Nina Barzaga
   
9. Field Trials of Detection Kits for Plant Viruses and Vaccines for Livestock and Poultry (Biotechnology Approaches to Detection and Prevention of Infectious and Non-Infectious Contaminants in Agricultural and Fishery Products)
   Proponent: Dr. Narceo Bajet
   

Regular Projects

1. Development of Tomato and Squash Plants that Express Coat Protein (5Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Narceo Bajet
   
2. A PCR-based detection system for Haemophilus paragallinarum (10Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Helen Molina
   
3. Development of Molecular Diagnostic Kits, Immunostimulants/ Vaccines and Native Probiotic Mix in Improving Shrimp Hatchery Productivity
   Proponent: Dr. Augusto Serrano
   
4. Development of Banana (Musa sp.) Transformation System for the Production of Transgenic Banana Expressing Viral Genes Conferring Resistance (4Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Mary Anne Tavanlar
   
5. Development of DNA-Based Detection Procedures for Genetically Modified Plants (7Kb)
   Proponent: Dr. Cynthia Hedreyda
   

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