The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is exploring the possibility of using lapnis bast fibers for paper conservation. Lapnis, or paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera [L.] L’Herit ex Vent), is a shrub introduced in the Philippines in 1935 as a reforestation species and a source of fiber. Over the…
The Department of Science and Technology’s outstanding research institutes were recognized in the 2021 DOST-Elsevier Awards. Elsevier is a global scientific publisher. The awardees were chosen among DOST research and development institutes (RDIs), science and technology (S&T) institutes and the 10 state universities and colleges which were given intellectual property-based…
The possibility of using “lapnis” fibers for paper conservation is now being explored by the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).
(The lapnis handmade paper is being tested on damaged paper artifacts. Image courtesy of DOST) Lapnis
Representatives from Cardona Multipurpose Cooperative expressed interest to adopt the bamboo musical instruments (BMI) technology developed by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI).
Representatives from Cardona Multipurpose Cooperative expressed interest to adopt the bamboo musical instruments (BMI) technology developed by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI).
(DOST-PSTC Rizal) DOST Secretary Fortuna