PNRI 2018 Annual Report

This year has seen PNRI reap the harvest of its R&D. In agriculture, the Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter has successfully completed its field trials, having increased the yield of rice in various regions nationwide. More importantly, this marvel of radiation processing is already commercialized, and will soon be available in the market for purchase. With the general public's renewed interest in health and environmental concerns, PNRI's medical applications, such as the Technetium-99m generator and novel radiation-processed medical products are commendable. PNRI's analytical techniques also proved versatile in managing natural resources and in addressing environmental problems such as air and water pollution. We also recognize PNRI's contributions to the industrial and commercial sectors through its nuclear and allied services. PNRI's tried and tested radiation processing facilities are set to be upgraded in the near future, thus improving the quality of Filipino products, especially those for export purposes.