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PHTRC was established in 1977 in response to the United Nations' call to reduce postharvest food losses.

The UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center (PHTRC) is a leading national institution dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and market value of horticultural crops through science-based postharvest technologies. It was built and equipped by the Australian government through the ASEAN-Australian Economic Cooperation Program and served as an ASEAN regional center for postharvest training and research until 1985. The PHTRC has since intensified its efforts in responding to the needs of the Philippines horticulture industry.

17/09/2026

Solar-Powered Refrigerated Equipment on Mobile (SoPREMo): The mobile solar-based precooler with Engr. Ryan Anthony Lualhati, MSc

12/09/2026

🌱❄️ Natunghayan natin ang panayam kay Engr. Ryan Anthony O. Lualhati sa Galing UPLB ng Radyo DZLB Ang Tinig ng Kaunlaran. Tinalakay ni Engr. Ryan ang paggamit ng simple hardware materials para makabuo ng cold room na maaaring magamit na imbakan ng mga prutas at gulay.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.facebook.com/RadyoDZLB/videos/1020991974311554

10/09/2026

🌱❄️Abangan si Engr. Ryan Anthony O. Lualhati ngayong Byernes (11 Setyembre 2026), ganap na alas-3 ng hapon, sa Tuklas Fridays ng Galing UPLB.

Tatalakayin nya ang Low-cost Cooling and Storage Systems na binuo ng UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center para mapanatiling sariwa ang mga gulay at prutas.

Tutok na sa Radyo DZLB Ang Tinig ng Kaunlaran!

05/09/2026

The UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center congratulates Ms. Rona Kay G. Franco on being selected as one of four Promising Young Scientists for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - International Horticultural Congress 2026 (IHC2026) Initiative.

The FAO sponsored four young scientists from developing countries to attend the IHC2026 last 23-28 August 2026, and encouraged them to commit to agricultural scientific research.

Along with Ms. Franco, Binh Quang Hoang from Viet Nam, Maria Camila Remolina from Colombia, and Pasham Sahithi Reddy from India are among the new generation of researchers working across different areas of agricultural science who were selected for the FAO-IHC2026 Initiative.

Congratulations, Rona! May this experience inspire more youth to take the path towards advancement in horticultural science.

𝘼𝙩 𝙋𝙃𝙏𝙍𝘾, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝!

03/09/2026

𝗣𝗛𝗧𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗔𝗢'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀; 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗛𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

A delegation from the UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center (PHTRC) and UPLB Institute of Crop Science (ICropS) participated in the 2026 International Horticultural Congress (IHC2026), held at the International Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan from 23 to 28 August 2026.

The group included Ms. Rona Kay G. Franco, University Researcher from PHTRC; Ms. Jaymee Palenzuela, an MS in Horticulture alumna; and Dr. Arlan James Rodeo and Dr. Johnrell Zuniega, faculty members from ICropS. All four participants presented both poster and oral papers at the conference, pitching their research findings to an international audience.

In a parallel event, Ms. Franco was selected as one of the promising Young Scientists under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – IHC2026 initiative. She was invited as a guest to the FAO’s concurrent event, themed “Unlocking the full potential of fruits and vegetables for the transformation of agrifood systems” held last 24 August 2026.

Representing PHTRC, Ms. Franco met with Qu Dongyu, FAO Director-General; Yurdi Yasmi, Director of Plant Production and Protection Division, and other agricultural officers from FAO-Rome.

The IHC2026 is a leading global scientific forum that supports the advancement of horticulture in developing countries, bringing together researchers, scientists, industry and other value-chain actors to discuss advancements in the horticultural sector.

28/08/2026

| 𝗣𝗛𝗧𝗥𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Thirty-five farmers and processors gathered at the Provincial Agriculture Center in Brgy. Merit, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro for a community-based Training on Postharvest Handling of High Value Commercial Crops, 25-26 August 2026.

Ms. Grace Anne P. Alcantara-Espinosa, Ms. Daphne Cassandra H. Gonzales, and Engr. Ryan Anthony O. Lualhati of the UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center were invited as resource persons. The researchers discussed the factors in maintaining the quality of harvested crops, focusing on banana, calamansi, and lowland vegetables. They also briefly discussed the proper postharvest techniques from cleaning, packaging, storage, and transport.

The PHTRC would like to thank the Provincial Agriculturist's Office - Oriental Mindoro, led by Provincial Agriculturist Christine M. Pine, for partnering with us in this timely activity for our vegetable farmers.

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Whether you are interested in taking a crop-specific or a basic training course on postharvest handling, or you would like to gain practical skills to improve your postharvest management practices, the PHTRC offers pathways that fit your training needs.

For training requests and inquiries, please email us at [email protected].

𝘼𝙩 𝙋𝙃𝙏𝙍𝘾, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝!

26/08/2026

| 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼 𝗡𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀; 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗛𝗧𝗥𝗖

Eighteen (18) students from the 東京農業大学　Tokyo University of Agriculture (TUA/Tokyo NODAI) accompanied by their professors, Dr. Nina N. Shimoguchi and Dr. Keita Ishii, visited the Philippines for the 36th batch of their field practice program from 9 to 21 August 2026.

Part of their itinerary includes a stopover at the UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center, 19 August 2026. The delegates were welcomed for a short lecture on postharvest handling of horticultural crops with Ms. Daphne Cassandra H. Gonzales, University Researcher II, as the resource person. Shortly after, the students were guided for a Center facility tour.

The field practice program provided the students with learning experiences to deepen their appreciation on the postharvest technologies that were developed in the country.

PHTRC would like to thank Assistant Professor Eliza C. Aquino, Associate Professor Hanna D. Miranda-Quibot and Assistant Professor Jennica Amielle M. Mora-Aquino, of the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (DAME) of the College of Economics and Management (CEM), UPLB for leading the group in this academic activity.

24/08/2026

| 𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗦 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗛𝗧𝗥𝗖

The Hop-on Hop-off Tour of the UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science was held today, 24 August 2026, for CAFS freshmen and other interested students.

The UPLB Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center was chosen as one of the learning sites for the tour, which is a great opportunity for students to explore the Center's research and laboratory facilities.

Guided by our research staff, the students learned about the current research programs and opportunities waiting for them should they consider specializing in postharvest science. They were also introduced to the wide collection of resources available at the Center's specialized library.

We thank the CAFS Freshman Council for organizing this event and allowing us to showcase our facilities.

𝘼𝙩 𝙋𝙃𝙏𝙍𝘾, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝!

20/08/2026

[𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗠]

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Research Faculty
𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Registered Agriculturist (RA 12215)
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗡𝗼.: UPSB-PROF6-340-2019

🌱We invite applications for a Research Faculty position specializing in postharvest physiology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate service courses and specialized graduate courses in postharvest physiology. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application materials on or before 25 August 2026.

Visit this link (https://hrdo.uplb.edu.ph/jobs/) for more details, or scan the QR code to submit your application package. Apply now!

⏰ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 25 August 2026 (04:00 PM)

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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Website

http://phtrc.uplb.edu.ph/

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