P R O G R A M S

The Program aims to contribute towards a competitive corn-based industry and improved economic livelihood of corn farmers through development and use of modern tools of science.

A. WHITE CORN

 

Goal

Food security and better economic condition for white corn farming families

Intermediate Goal

Develop more productive and profit enhancing farming practices in white corn growing areas


Objectives

  1. Develop genetically improved corn varieties that are adapted to marginal growing conditions and/or could also perform well in more optimum growing condition
  2. Conduct researches towards higher corn productivity, minimization of cost of inputs and sustainability of the production system
  3. Augment the income of the farmer from growing corn by incorporating production of other high value crops or even livestock.
  4. Develop practical technologies that will conserve the quality of harvest.
  5. Formulate policy recommendations that will be reciprocally advantageous to all the stakeholders in the industry.

Outputs

  1. Open - pollinated varieties (opv) and hybrids that yield better than native varieties but are likewise stress tolerant
  2. Package of technologies which could lead to higher yield but would require less expense for production inputs
  3. Different possible corn-based cropping system options to include high value crops and livestock
  4. Post harvest technologies which are feasible in the field especially for those small farms
  5. Socio economic studies and efficiency enhancing policy recommendations
  6. Practical extension approaches

Accomplishments 

Latest experimental opvs from different public breeding agencies tested in farmers' field
Techniques for rearing and conservation of two additional biological control measures against corn borer developed and demonstrated to DA regional crop protection specialists
On-farm tests for different production component technology conducted in Regions 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11
Use of GIS tried in determining yield gap in corn in some key corn producing provinces
Farmer Scientist Training Program adopted already as provincial program of Cebu and will soon be adopted for the entire Visayas
Participatory method of establishing community development plans conducted in selected corn producing provinces
 

YELLOW CORN


Goal

Adequate supply of quality grains for corn-based industries and improved economic condition for yellow corn farmers

Intermediate Goal

To develop technology towards production of low cost high quality corn whole year round

Objectives

  1. Develop lines and populations as source of high yield and resistance to stresses
  2. Develop crop management practices that will lead to higher corn productivity and sustainability of the production system
  3. Develop technologies that will conserve the quality of harvest from field up to storage and utilization in commercial scale of operations
  4. Formulate policy recommendations that will be reciprocally advantageous to all the stakeholders in the industry.

Outputs

  1. Parental lines of hybrids that yield higher than 5 tons/hectare as well as breeding populations that are sources of stress tolerance
  2. Package of technologies demonstrable in commercial scale that could produce corn at more than 5 tons/hectare
  3. Cropping schemes and soil fertility management practices that would ensure sustainability of production
  4. Post harvest technologies that would contribute towards efficient processing, transport and storage of grains in commercial scale of operations
  5. Socio economic studies and efficiency enhancing policy recommendations
  6. Practical extension approaches

Accomplishments 

Some experimental hybrids developed by public agencies to complement those from private agencies
Techniques for rearing and conservation of two additional biological control measures against corn borer developed and demonstrated to DA regional crop protection specialists
On-farm tests for different production component technology conducted in Regions 4, 5, 7, 10 and 11
Use of GIS tried in determining yield gap in corn in some key corn producing provinces
Started the stratification of limiting soil nutrients in major corn producing regions
 


C. SPECIAL CORN TYPES


Goal

Better livelihood opportunities for corn farmers

Intermediate Goal

Develop productive and quality enhancing farming practices for farmers growing special corn types

Objectives

  1. Develop genetically improved special corn type varieties that are of right quality
  2. Conduct researches towards higher productivity and quality, minimization of cost of inputs and sustainability of the production system
  3. Develop practical technologies that will conserve the quality of harvest.
  4. Formulate policy recommendations that will be reciprocally advantageous to all the stakeholders in the industry.

Accomplishments 

Some experimental populations and inbred lines of sweet, glutinous, pop and high lysine corn.
On-farm tests for some glutinous and sweet corn varieties

Outputs and Impacts

Knowledge products in terms of publications (technical and popular) and technologies demonstrable and reproducible in the field

Research Activities

  1. Varietal development and improvement to include biotechnology
  2. Agricultural resources management - agronomy, farming systems (to include livestock), soils, water and fertilizers
  3. Integrated pest management - insect pest, diseases and weeds
  4. Post harvest to include quality management and products development



HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS

 

PROJECT TITLEPROPONENT
1. Testing and Production of White, Yellow Corn &   Special   Corn Types Dr. Peter S. Guzman
2. Development of Biological Control-based IPM for Asian Corn Borer Dr. Belen M. Rejesus
3.Yield Gap Analysis in Selected Corn-producing Areas in the PhilippinesDr. Felino P. Lansigan
4.Enhancing Adaptation & Utilization of Location - Specific Corn-based Technologies in Eight Major Corn- growing AreasDr. Romeo V. Labios
5.Farmer-Scientists Training Program in Corn-based Production System for Sustainable Agricultural DevelopmentDr. Romulo P. Davide
6.Participatory Action Research in Extension and Communication Support for Sustainable Corn ProductivityDr. Virginia M. Cardenas/ Dr. Ma. Celeste H. Cadiz

CURRENT PROJECTS 

PROJECT TITLEPROPONENT
1. Utilization of Heterosis in White Corn Breeding Dr. Artemio M. Salazar
2. Development of Integrated Disease Management Technologies for Corn Leaf Diseases Dr. Avelino D. Raymundo
3. Host Resistance, Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Diplodia macrospora causing Leaf Blight, Ear Rot and Stalk Rot in MaizeDr. Cecilia B.  Pacual
4.Development of Yellow Corn Germplasm with Adequate Level of Resistance to Bacterial Rot and Diplodia Ear RotDr. Peter S. Guzman
5. Cloning and Molecular Characterization of Genes Encoding Insecticidal Proteins from Plant, Insect and Microbial Sources: Bacterial and Insect Gut-Specific ChitinasesDr. Antonio C. Laurena
6. Development of Efficient Cell and Tissue Culture Regeneration System for genetic Transformation of Maize Towards Improved Pest ResistanceDr. Olivia P. Damasco
7Development of High Yielding White Corn Cultivars with Resistance to Downy Mildew, Stalk and Ear RotsDr. Fabiola R. Alejandro
8CMU Maize Improvement for Acid Soils and Marginal Hilly Lands of Mindanao RegionDr. Nonito S. Franje
9Selection of Corn Genetypes for Efficient Nutrient intake and Nutrient Use Efficiency under Normal, Drought and Acidic ConditionsDr. Apolonio C. Ocampo
10Ecotypic Variation of Asian Corn Borer (Ostrinia furnacalis) Guenee Populations in the PhilippinesDr. Eduardo C. Fernandez
11Breeding for Special Maize TypesDr. Artemio M. Salazar
12Management of Virus Diseased of Corn in the PhilippinesDr. Narceo Bajet
13Modelling and Forecasting the Temporal Dynamics of Helminthosporium Leaf Spot and Rhizoctonia Sheath Blight in CornDr. Avelino A. Raymundo
14Molecular Characterization of Midgut Receptor of Asian Corn Borer (Ostrinia furnacalis) and modification of delta Endotoxins of Bacillus thuringiensis BerlinerDr. Edwin P. Alcantara