The University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Development Center (USMARDC), being the research arm of the University of Southern Mindanao, was established on January 1989. Created on January 26, 1976, it was called Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (SMARC). Primarily, SMARC was created in support to the development of the national research system for Agriculture and Natural Resources through the joint efforts of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research and Development ( PCAARRD) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As the research arm of the University, it occupies 300-ha of the 1,024 ha University complex. Being a research center, it is mandated to focus its researches on corn, legumes, vegetable, root, fruit, and plantation crops. USMARDC is one of few public breeding institutions in the Philippines.
USMARDC is mandated to develop, generate, and package new and relevant technologies in mandated commodities both of regional and national importance with the end view of accelerating the development and subsequent improvement of the quality of life of Filipinos, especially in Southern Philippines. It is committed to facilitate the RDE activities in the region.
Dr. Jurhamid C. Imlan
USMARD Center Director
Mercelita M. Angco
Research Staff
Nenita E. Olero
Senior Science Research Specialist
Jessie G. Elarde
Education Program Specialist II
Janice M. Bangoy
Senior Science Research Specialist
Joanne E. Duran
Research Assistant
Jayson S. Baltazar
Research Assistant
Sanshine O. Lacsao
Research Assistant
Jhelyn Abdulkadil
Central Lab Technician
Maribel Tagbo
Research Aide
Randy Tumacder
Assistant Head, Central Lab
Datu Joel Sultan
Utility Worker
Mosanip Linggadingan
Utility Worker
DIVISIONS |
DIVISION HEAD |
SECTIONS |
SECTION HEAD |
Crop RD |
Dr. Ardniel Baladjay | ||
| Cereal and Root Crops | Dr. Basser L. Mamalac | ||
| Fruits | Dr. Mark Al-Jamie J. Mutullani | ||
| Industrial | Dr. Noe S. Mamon | ||
| Vegetables | Dr. Ardniel Baladjay | ||
| Legumes | Dr. Nancy E. Duque | ||
| Ornamentals | Dr. Lorelyn Joy N. Turnos | ||
Animal RD |
Dr. Mary Joy Cañolas | ||
| Ruminant | Dr. Geoffray R. Atok | ||
| Monogastric | Dr. Julius Jerome E. Ele | ||
| Fishery | Prof. Leonila Papalid | ||
Biotech RD |
Dr. Edward A. Barlaan | ||
| Plant | Dr. Edward A. Barlaan | ||
| Animal | Ms. Mary Ann B. Rama | ||
| Microbe | Mr. Cromwel Jumao-as | ||
| Tissue | Prof. Harem R. Roca | ||
Natural Resource RD |
Prof. Willie Jones B. Saliling | ||
| Biodiversity | Dr. Cherry C. Mangaoang | ||
| Forestry | Mr. Florence Roy C. Salvaña | ||
| Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation | Prof. Willie Jones B. Saliling | ||
Halal RD |
Dr. Jurhamid C. Imlan | ||
| Food Production | Dr. Jurhamid C. Imlan | ||
| Food Product Dev’t | Prof. Jalaloden Marohom | ||
Socio-Economic RD |
Prof. Roy Gacus | ||
| Agri-business | Prof. Roy Gacus | ||
| Socio-economics | Prof. Rhenalie Bello | ||
| Product Dev’t and Marketing | Prof. Jigzel Basoy | ||
Engineering Technology & Innovation |
Prof. Renel Alucilja | ||
| Eng. Tech and Product Dev’t | Prof. Renel Alucilja | ||
| Soil and Water Engineering | Dr. Marilyn Painagan | ||
Laboratory Services |
Dr. Mel Chrisel Sales | ||
| Central | Dr. Mel Chrisel Sales | ||
| Molecular | Ms. Mary Grace Balbuena | ||
| Crop Protection | Dr. Tamie Solpot | ||
| Seed Storage and Processing | Ms. Nenita E. Olero |
USMARDC was established on January 26, 1976. USMARDC is committed to pursue and carry out the RDE activities in the region. The center continually improves its physical facilities, research systems and approaches, generates efficient, cost effective and environment-friendly technologies, verifies results in partnership with the concerned stakeholders; disseminates information systematically; and effects changes on the people to attain improved quality of life as envisioned in the national government program.
The University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Development Center (USMARDC) will still continue to be at the helm in spearheading research and development in Southern Philippines. As the research arm of the University of Southern Mindanao it occupies 300 hectares of the university complex.
USMARDC serves as the national research center for corn and fruit crops. It also serves as he national center/cooperating station for legumes, rice, rootcrops, poultry and livestock, farming systems, soil and water resources, socio economics, vegetables crops, forage and pasture, and sugar cane. The center stands as an institute for the conduct of efficient and effective agricultural research both for regional and national advancement. It has been tapped to serve and spearhead agricultural research to backstop the development for Mindanao. Despite the limited resources, USMARDC had generated technologies for dissemination, adoption and information.
Designated Center Directors
| Name | Time Duration |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jaman S. Imlan | January 1976-January 1988 |
| Dr. Pablito P.Pamplona | February 1988-November 1988 |
| Dr. Kundo E. Pahm | November 1988-April 1994 |
| Dr. Eugenio A. Alcala | May 1994-April 1995 |
| Dr. Demetrio V. Oria | May 1995-April 1998 |
| Dr. Lydia P. Oliva | June 1998-January 2001 |
| Dr. Hersie C. Nicor | February 2001-May 2009 |
| Dr. Ariston D. Calvo | May 2009-December 2011 |
| Dr. Romulo L. Cena | January 2012-June 2019 |
| Dr. Efren E. Magulama | July 2019-Present |
USMARDC Central Laboratory has the following services:
- Proximate analysis
- Soil, Food, Feed, and Fertilizer analyses
- Phytochemical Analysis (optional)
- Technical services in agriculture
Technology Products
- NSIC registered USM corn varieties
- NSIC registered USM peanut variety (NSIC Pn 16)
- NSIC registered USM Cacao clones (NSIC 2014 Cc 13 and 14)
- Macro propagation in Cardaba
- Grafted planting materials for tropical fruits (lanzones, durian and pummelo)
- Grafted planting materials for industrial crops (cacao, coffee, rubber)
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| PhilRice- Philippine Rice Research Institute | Financial assistance in the conduct of researches/extension activities in rice |
| DA-BAR – Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Agricultural Research | Financial assistance in the conduct of research and extension activities of various commodities provide scholarship to researchers |
| SEARCA-SEASMEO- Southeast Asian Research Center for Agriculture | Scientific exchange and manpower development |
| NSIC – National Seed industry Council | Seed testing and variety/clonal screening |
| DA – Department of Agriculture | Collaboration on RD & E activities |
| VSU – Visayas State University | Collaboration R & D on Root crops |
| PCAARD - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Research and Development | -Financial assistance in the conduct of research and extension activities of various commodities and scholarship grants to faculty, researchers -Provide travel grants to researchers and managers |
| FAO/IAEA | Provide financial assistance for the conduct of researches and biotechnology |
| CHED | Financial assistance in the conduct of research in Jatropha, Corn, and Biotechnlogy |
| Local (Selected LGU’s) | Nature of Linkage |
| North Cotabato Province, Arakan, Magpet. Midsayap, Tulunan, President Roxas, Banisilan, Mlang, Kabacan, Bansalan, Tacurong. Sultan kudarat, sarangani province, South Cotabato Province, Sto. Nino, Tupi, Polomolok | Collaborative technology, transfer activities on various technologies developed by the center and extending expertise of researchers in the implementation of local-based training activities and science and technology based-farms implementation |
Contact number: 09564461683