PSU [Pangasian State University] mushroom research, development and extension initiatives in Ilocos region [Philippines]
2010
Della, C.G. | Della, E.S., Pangasinan State Univ., Sta. Maria, Pangasinan (Philippines)
Ilocos region is a potential mushroom growing region in the Philippines due to its favorable agro-climatic conditions and availability of agro-industrial and forest wastes from rice, other cereals and wood shaving for spawn and growing mushrooms. The paper showcases the mushroom research, development and extension initiative of PSU-MRDC in Ilocos region. It discusses the best practices developed and disseminated in the different PHEIs, municipalities and cities in Ilocos region. There were six major strategies used in the development and promotion of the technologies. These involved (1) technology generation where technologies were developed for spawn and mushroom production for Volvariella volvacea, Pleurotus spp. and Auricularia polytricha are results of findings from scientific researches; (2) capability building for the stakeholders to equip them with knowledge and skills on mushroom production technologies; (3) techno-demo was under taken to showcase the technologies; (4) development, production and distribution of IEC materials, (5) forging of memoranda of agreements with partner agencies; and (6) mushroom production included as subject for BSA. The results of the technology generation and promotion of the mushroom production technologies in Ilocos region conducted from CY 2000-2010 show (1) new technologies on spawn and mushroom production using indigenous materials, (2) promotion of the adoption of mushroom production technologies, (3) increased number of farmers adopting the technologies, and (4) strengthened partnerships/linkages. It is therefore recommended to have: 1) continuous conduct of capability building and updating of the technologies to ensure optimum production and utilization; 2) integration of the technologies not only in the BSA curriculum but in the other courses as well.
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