The Analytical Service Laboratory (ASL) of the Agricultural Systems Institute (ASI) of UPLB CAFS is tasked to serve a wide group of clientele, which includes employees of government agencies, private individuals and companies, farmers, as well as students who are in need of services for soil, plant tissue, water, and fertilizer analyses.
These training workshops aim to create awareness among DA and LGU technicians and cassava farmers about the varying levels of cyanide in the different varieties of cassava.
Specifically, these workshops are intended to create awareness among DA and LGU technicians and cassava farmers that the cyanide content in cassava can be analyzed in the field using the Cassava Cyanide Color Wheel Test Kit.
This service assists different academic and research institutions in properly identifying wood samples for research and instruction purposes. It also assists wood processors in meeting customers’ wood species specifications.
This training aims to enhance and/or develop knowledge and skills of participants on conducting postharvest research from conceptualization to implementation
This training provides participants an understanding of the theoretical bases of postharvest handling technologies, as well as their practical application to specific commodities and locations. These are in order to minimize losses and maintain and ensure the quality and safety of fresh produce.
This course is a combination of lecture practicum covering the basic topics on dairy production and management with more emphasis on animal care and milking activities. This is an exclusive course for those under the Young Filipino Farmers Training Program in Japan.
The Postharvest and Horticulture Training and Research Center (PHTRC) provides various services to various clients. This includes providing technical assistance on the operation and use of postharvest equipment, technical assistance to students of various levels on projects related to postharvest and horticulture, as well as technical assistance to industry clients on the establishment, operation and/or improvement of new and existing postharvest system for fresh fruits and vegetables.
This training enhances participants’ technical capability and develops their skills on postharvest horticulture management. It focuses on the meeting of requirements for quality and safety of fresh produce as it goes to the supply chain.
The library services aim to provide assistance to PHTRC research and extension staff. It includes searching and downloading of relevant information on the topic of postharvest (e-books, articles/reprints from postharvest e-journals, and latest statistics on perishable crops). It also aims to assist students of various levels by helping them in the searching and retrieving of requested articles.
This internship will immerse participants in the conduct of postharvest research based on a particular postharvest discipline, problem area, or commodity of interest.
