Arlan L. Adorada
University Researcher I
Education
BS Agriculture, Agronomy – Weed Science/ Master of Public Administration
Specialization/Research Interests
Weed Science/Integrated Weed Management/Phytochemicals/Breeding for Crop Improvement and Resistance
Biography
Arlan L. Adorada is a graduate of BS Agriculture major in Agronomy with specialization in Weed Science. A PRC-licensed Agriculturist, he aims to contribute to the country’s development by bringing crop protection research and solutions to the farmers. He has been with IPB-CAFS, UPLB under several projects and programs such as Breeding for Special Maize Types that develop IPB-Var 6; CGUARD (Corn Germplasm Utilization through Advanced Research and Development) that is led by the DA-National Corn Program funded through BAR which aims to conserve native and traditional varieties of corn found in the country. He recently joined NCPC this year 2022 under the Pesticide Management Division. He aims to focus on developing NCPC’s Weed Science Laboratory and studies on Integrated and Sustainable Weed Management technologies, alternate and collateral hosts and herbicide resistance management.