Lumber from Coconut Tree
Studies showed that wood from matured coconut trees when cut into 50 mm thick can be
used for housing and furniture materials.
To ensure that the wood does not get deformed, the lower part of the tree is cut and allowed
to dry in the air.
During summer, drying takes about 11-14 weeks and 16-17 weeks on rainy days.
FPRDI (PPOL 425)
Res. No. PCARR-FORD016 in
Terminal Report 1981-84
COCO BURGER
Materials needed:
2 cups coconut sapal
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
5 tsp. soy sauce
1 egg
1 tsp. corn starch
1/4 tsp. vetsin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup onions (chopped)
Procedure:
1. Steam the coconut sapal for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix all ingredients and form patties.
3. Fry in hot oil.
Source: Food Processing Division ITDI (DOST)
Dolores A. Ramirez
Dr. Ramirez is recognized for her researches in biochemical genetics and cytogenetics. She has been working on the genetic systems controlling the makapuno endosperm of coconut; the genetics of chemical resistance factors against Cercospora leaf spot; and the cytogenetics of the hybrids of rice with related wild species.
Dr. Ramirez was holder of the SEARCA Professorial Chair for Genetics (1974-76) , and recipient of the Gregorio Y. Zara award in basic research (1976), Rizal Pro patria award for outstanding achievement in science (biochemical genetics0 (1981), and UP Professorial achievement award in agriculture (1985).
She was a graduate of University of the Philippines , B.S.A., 1956. M Sc. (Cytogenetics) , University of Minnesota, 1958. Ph. D. (Biochemical Genetics) Purdue University, 1963. Born September 20 1931.
Source: Directory of Academician and Outstanding Young Scientist
