Blog Posts on science stuff

Genetic diversity of rice now secure in “Doomsday Vault” by leniequiatchon on Nov 7, 2010Genetic diversity of rice now secure in “Doomsday Vault” 5 November 2010 Los Baños, Philippines – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) sent 42,627 samples of seeds from different types of rice in its collection last week to the Sva...

Quick DNA extraction method (TPS buffer) by leniequiatchon on Aug 22, 2010Adapted from: Dr. Yohei Koide for IRRI-JAPAN Collaborative Research Project Modified by: Lenie A. Quiatchon 1. Cut fresh leaf samples (around 100 mg) and put it in 2ml microcentrifuge tube. Put one steel bead in each well. 2. Add 400µl … Conti...

RICE IS LIFE by leniequiatchon on Aug 8, 2010RICE IS LIFE. Celebrate LIFE; Celebrate RICE this November – the National Rice Awareness Month. An initiative from the Philippine Rice Research Institute to heighten Filipinos awareness on rice importance. Be part of the many Pinoys who will expres...

PCR problems??? by leniequiatchon on Aug 4, 2010There could be a lot of problems which could be encountered while doing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify a specific sequence and there are several reasons on how it could happen. Common and biggest problem is, if you don’t … Con...

2011-2012 FULBRIGHT-PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FPASP) by leniequiatchon on Aug 4, 20102011-2012 FULBRIGHT-PHILIPPINE AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FPASP) FOR RESEARCH AWARDS IN THE UNITED STATES The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) is pleased to announce the start of the competition for the 2011-2012 Fulbright-Phil...

International Rice Congress in Hanoi Vietnam by leniequiatchon on Aug 4, 2010Largest gathering of Rice scientist, researchers and technology experts in the world to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam on November 8-12, 2010. The meeting of the world’s renowned and budding rice scientist is held to share information and technologi...