A research team from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) that developed a highly efficient carrageenan plant growth promoter was conferred the 2017 Excellent Research Team of the Year Award by the Japan-based Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA). The FNCA, a Japanese government-led cooperation framework for the peaceful applications of nuclear technology, recognized the carrageenan plant food supplement (PFS) for its great potential in helping spur the development of Philippine agriculture and attaining food security. It is also eyed to help mitigate the effects of El Niño and climate change that ravage farmlands in the countryside.

Ronda, R. A. (2017, October 5). Carrageenan research team wins award. The Philippine Star, p. B6.