The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI), headed by Executive Director, Dr. Cheryl Lazaga Eusala conducted an orientation meeting to contain the possible spread of Pestalotiopsis Leaf Fall Disease in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay. This meeting was held in compliance with the Provincial Executive Order No. 2023-008, “An Order for the Temporary Ban on Movement continue reading : AN ORIENTATION MEETING: PRRI Coordinates with OPAg, PVET, and DA-RFOIX to Combat Pesta in Zamboanga Sibugay

The Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rubber Research Institute (DA-PRRI) and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) recently held a meeting to discuss and reinforce their partnership towards the advancement of the rubber industry in the country on April 18, 2023. The continue reading : DA-PRRI Meets with DOST-PCAARRD To Further Strengthen Collaborations

  As PRRI geared towards treating Pestalotiopsis in Basilan through the Quick Response Fund approved by the DA-Central Office, strategic planning is essential to initiate the treatment effectively on the ground. Hence, one of bureau’s game plan is to technically equip its staff on how to combat the disease in the province. Thus, PRRI invited continue reading : Effective Crisis Management: PRRI Equips Staff to Combat Pestalotiopsis in Preparation for Basilan Pesta Treatment

The Philippine Rubber Research Institute (PRRI) is partnering with Scientist IV Dr. Dionisio G. Alvindia to find solutions for the spread of Pestalotiopsis infection among rubber trees, which has been a major concern for the local rubber industry in Basilan. This infection causes severe leaf fall, leading to reduced yield and poor quality of rubber. continue reading : Scientist IV, Dr. Dionisio Alvindia Introduces Microbial Control Agent as Possible Solution for Pestalotiopsis Infection in Basilan Rubber Plantations