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Research Details

Research Title The Production of Microgreens Using Vegetables in llocos Norte to Achieve Food Security and Sustainability
Researcher(s) Raymund Julius G. Rosales, Micah Benize G. Balbas, Christian Butch Andrew A. Balbas, Aira Lilac I. Pungtilan
Research Category Study
Research Status on-going
Duration Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2026
Commodity
Research Site(s)
Source of Fund(s)
Brief Description
The study will be beneficial for health-conscious consumers and a technology in the production of microgreens will be developed. Moreover, microgreens production will be an avenue to sustain and retain the availability of the heirloom vegetables.
Expected Output
  • Undergraduate/graduate students(BS in Agriculture/MS in Crop Science).
  • Identified the levels of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and chlorophyllassociated with the seedling quality of each heirloom vegetable.
  • Identified the suitable heirloom vegetables, growing media, and LED for microgreens with high levels of antioxidants.
  • Published an original article in a peer-reviewed journal indexed by Scopus/ISI/Web of Science/CHED-accredited journals.
  • A possible partnership with the private sector in mass production of microgreens.
Abstract Not Available