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The PCRDF Central Laboratory houses five modules, namely:
the Microbiology &Biotechnology module, Product Research & Development,
Embryo/Tissue Culture, the Analytical Chemistry module and the Pilot plant.
Each module is dedicated to different areas of basic and applied coconut research.
The COCOLAB also offers technical assistance and services to the industry.
Microbiology and Biotechnology
The Microbiology and Biotechnology module monitors the microbial
stability of food and non-food products developed in the laboratory, specifically
the Product Development module. It also develops antimicrobial products from
coconut using microorganisms and enzymes. The microbiologist maintains a collection
of bacteria some of which are used for the analysis of products.
Product Development Module
The module aims to develop marketable products and transfer
technology to coconut users. It focuses on the food and non-food application
of coconut.
Embryo/Tissue Culture
The Embryo / Tissue Culture Module conducts research on the improvement of
the growth of makapuno and normal coconut in vitro. PCRDF's Central Laboratory
has a 98% makapuno germination rate. The over-all success rate of makapuno
propagation is 76%.
Analytical Chemistry
The Wet Chemistry and Instrumentation sections comprise
the Analytical Chemistry Module of COCOLAB. The chemist conducts different
physical and chemical analyses and synthesis of materials using highly-advanced
and precise instruments
The Microbiology/Biotechnology module offers the following microbiological services to other sectors of the industry:
The Product R&D Module offers the following services and products:
The Embryo/Tissue Culture offers training on makapuno embryo culture and banana
micropropagation. Banana is used as an intercrop for makapuno and coconut.
The Analytical Chemistry module provides the following services:
I. Vegetable oils i.e., coconut oil, virgin coconut oil, etc.
| OIL ANALYSIS | COST/SAMPLE (PhP) |
| Peroxide Value | 620.00 |
| Moisture Content | 576.00 |
| Free Fatty Acid | 480.00 |
| Iodine Value | 930.00 |
| Melting Point | 250.00 |
| Vitamin E | 1,500.00 |
| Fatty Acid Profile | 2,000.00 |
| Speficic Gravity | 310.00 |
| Saponification Value | 545.00 |
| Unsaponifiable matter | 1,720.00 |
| Total Glycerol | 1,710.00 |
| Free Glycerol | 653.00 |
| Total+Free Glycerol | 1,970.00 |
| MICROBIAL ANALYSIS | COST/SAMPLE (PhP) |
| Water Analysis | 870.00 |
| Total Plate Count | 420.00 |
| Coliform Count | 430.00 |
| Mold and Yeast Count | 600.00 |
| Determination of MIC | 600.00 |
| * Prices as of April 1, 2008 | |
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