Bt Cotton Shows Adaptability in Ilocos Region
In a pioneering move to boost the fiber industry in the Philippines, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Industry (PhilFIDA) developed insect-resistant Bt cotton, which was approved for commercial propagation in 2023. The Department of Agriculture-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC) conducted an interview of key experts and documented the two-hectare technology demonstration of the promising Bt cotton technology at the Regional Office I in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on March 5, 2024.
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