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The divisions’ basic research agenda were further harmonized by the NRCP clusters before the
NIBRA was approved by the Governing Board and confirmed by the General Membership
Assembly.

A. Water Security

TUBIG Program (Tubig ay Buhayin at Ingatan)
1. Watershed studies
a. Biological, chemical and physical characterization
b. Water supply stress index
c. Population growth impacts on water resource availability
2. Water quality, accessibility and availability
a. Pollutants/contaminants (surface and ground waters)
b. Analysis of historical flows, sediment and toxicity loads of lakes and rivers
c. Weather modification for increasing water supplies in special localized areas

Priorities for 2017-2019
Ensuring an adequate supply of quality water that is accessible to a growing population
is TUBIG Program’s priority for 2017-2019. Specific topics include:
a. Characterization of water resources (ground water)
b. Impact of various climate change scenarios on water supply

Priorities for 2020-2022
Studies on rivers, reservoirs, dams and other surface water resources will be the priority
for 2020-2022 which will include:
a. Characterization of water resources (surface water)
b. Impact of various climate change scenarios on water supply

B. Food and Nutrition Security
SAPAT Program (Saganang Pagkain Para sa Lahat)
1. Biodiversity studies
a. Biological Pollution
b. Biology and population dynamics of pests, diseases, and natural enemies
c. Taxonomy of flora and fauna
d. Environmental scanning of physical marine and terrestrial resources
(taxonomy, systematics, ecology)
e. Genetic analysis (biochemical, cytogenetics, molecular)
f. Taxonomy of eco-friendly species (e.g. arthropods and microorganisms) for
Integrated Pest Management
g. Exploring allelopathic potentials of indigenous botanicals
2. Food safety
a. Safety analysis of food supplements and cosmeceuticals in the market

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