By Monette H. Herrera
DOST
With
enhanced earliness of flowering, fruiting
and yield, more farmers in Ilocos region are expected to embrace and benefit
from MykoPlus later on.
Dr. Jocelyn T. Zarate,
University Researcher at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños National
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (UPLB-BIOTECH) has bared the
benefits of using MykoPlus during, the Science & Technology Fora dubbed
“Agricultural Productivity” held recently in San Fernando City, La Union.
MykoPlus is a biological
fertilizer that contains multi species of microorganism that help plant roots
obtain more nutrients and water from the soil, thereby enhancing crop growth,
yield and income. “The bio-fertilizer contains a handful of minerals such as
zinc and calcium, and growth hormones that can speed up the growth of roots,
and enhance their capacity to hold water”, Dr. Zarate said.
Further, it can replace 30%
of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium requirements of crops and can speed up
and enhance bearing of fruits. It can be used for all types of crops.
During the said activity,
samples of MykoPlus were distributed to the participants for them to test it
and nourish their respective plants.
Meanwhile, Dr. Zarate cited
that they want more Filipinos, especially farmers to know more about MykoPlus
which is sold only for P20.00 per pack of 250 grams cheaper than imported
fertilizers. For orders, interested groups/ sectors can just to collaborate
with UPLB to facilitate their request with ease.
For interested parties, please contact Dr. Armando Q.
Ganal, DOST 1 Regional Director through (072) 888-3399 (landline)/
0917-840-8695 (Globe)/ 0998-962-0232 (Smart)/ dostregion1@gmail.com (e-mail).
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