Department of Science and Technology
University of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture Fertilizer Pesticide Authority
UP Los Banos, National Crop Protection Center
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Research and Development

Vitalgro R&D has focused on exact molecular degradation, optimum root development of plants in relation to different treatments, pest and disease resistance, crop yield under farmer fields and plant stress.

 

Vitalgro is the only foliar fertilizer tested nationwide in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, under farmer field conditions and at universities during dry and wet season on various crops. Participating universities include Cagayan State University, Nueva Vizcaya State University, University of the Philippines, Pampanga State University and Mindanao State Universities.

Mechanisms determined; promotes root and shoot elongation, stimulates vegetative growth, enhances flowering and fruit setting, attracts more friendly insects and suppresses disease.

Efficacy trials on various crops in cooperation with DOST, DA, FPA accredited researchers, Municipal Agricultural Officers and UP Los Banos.