TAU Rootcrops Research and Training Center

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Members of the Tarlac Bakers Community and local producers visit the Regional Rootcrops Research and Training Center (RRTC) at Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU) on 8 September. They seek information on the availability of sweetpotato flour for an upcoming cooking and baking competition in Tarlac this November 2025.

The group plans to promote sweetpotato as a signature Tatak Tarlac ingredient to highlight the province's agricultural products. Their initiative aims to develop innovative baked goods and culinary specialty, showcasing the versatility of local crops and strengthening Tarlac's identity as a gastronomic destination.

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We’re thrilled to share our vibrant showcase of sweetpotato-based food products and knowledge materials on tissue culture, flour-making, and other sweetpotato innovations at the 3rd Tarlac Business Conference and Expo (Tarlac BizConEx) 2025!
📅 July 18–19, 2025
📍 Bulwagang Kanlahi, Diwa ng Tarlac Convention Center, Tarlac City

Visit us until today!!!

In attendance (from left to right): Ms. Ma. Regina Gaspar (Faculty, College of Agriculture and Forestry; In-charge, Food Processing Laboratory-RRTC), Dr. Silverio Ramon DC. Salunson (University President), Dr. Nica Anne Roldan (Assistant Dean, College of Business and Management) and Ms. Jemmalyn Quitalig (Faculty, College of Agriculture and Forestry)

Ang tanim mo ba ay may sintomas ng pagkalanta, o pagkabulok ng dahon, tangkay, o laman?

Baka ito ay dulot ng fungal (amag) o bacterial diseases ng kamote! Ibahagi ang obserbasyon sa mga tanim na kamote sa inyong lugar.

📩 I-comment o i-message ang inyong karanasan. Layunin naming makakalap ng impormasyon para sa mas malalim na pag-aaral at pagtugon sa mga sakit ng kamote sa ating rehiyon.

Images by Charles Averre, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC 3.0 US).

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bacteria wilt and soft rot (Dickeya chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al. 1953) Samson et al. 2005) Image 1563600 is of bacteria wilt and soft rot (Dickeya chrysanthemi (Burkholder et al. 1953) Samson et al. 2005) symptoms on sweetpotato. It is by Charles Averre at North Carolina State University.

TAU-RRTC goes to Cebu! 🌱
The Tarlac Agricultural University's Rootcrops Research and Training Center (RRTC) participated at the 3rd National Agricultural and Fisheries Technology Exhibition (NAFTE) of the Department of Agriculture held in Cebu!

At the CLAFREDN Booth, TAU showcased one of its sweetpotato projects, previously funded by DA-BAR, alongside other innovative products from the region. This celebration of science, sustainability, and Filipino ingenuity highlights our collective commitment to transforming agriculture through research-driven solutions.

Visit our booth until June 21 at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex!

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! 🎓
Especially to our OJT trainees who have shown dedication, perseverance, and excellence throughout their journey. Your hard work and passion have brought you to this milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Here's to new beginnings, bold dreams, and unstoppable success!

Padayon!🌻

Ikaw ba ay bahagi ng isang grupo ng kababaihan na gustong matuto at mapaunlad ang kakayahan sa produksyon, pagproseso, at pagnenegosyo ng kamote? 🌱🍠

Ang Rootcrops Research and Training Center (RRTC) kasama ng Gender and Development Office ng Tarlac Agricultural University ay naghahanap ng grupo ng kababaihang handang matuto at magsimula ng agripreneurship sa kamote!

💡 Ano ang Benepisyo?
✅ Kaalaman sa paraan ng pagtatanim ng kamote
✅ Pagsasanay sa paggawa ng value-added sweetpotato products
✅ Gabay sa pagsisimula ng negosyo at pagpasok sa merkado

📢 Interesado ang inyong grupo? Magpadala ng mensahe sa amin! Sama-sama nating gawing maunlad at pangkabuhayan ang kamote para sa kababaihan! 🌟

📢 CALL FOR UNDERGRADUATE THESIS STUDENTS 📢

Are you a 3rd-year BS Agriculture student looking for an exciting undergraduate thesis topic? We are looking for dedicated and hardworking students interested in studying the control of sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius).

🔍 Qualifications:
✅ 3rd-year undergraduate students of BS Agriculture
✅ Hardworking, motivated, and passionate about research
✅ Interested in pest management, entomology, or crop protection
✅ Willing to conduct fieldwork and data collection this semester

📌 Why join?
🔹 Gain hands-on research experience in sustainable pest control
🔹 Work with experts in sweetpotato pest management
🔹 Contribute to improving sweetpotato production through innovative approaches

📍 Research will be conducted under the Rootcrops Research and Training Center, Tarlac Agricultural University.

📩 Interested? Send us a message or visit our office for more details!