The Office of the Vice-President Research, Development and Extension (OVPRDE) oversees and monitors research, development and extension programs, projects and activities of the university encompassing the USM main and other campuses. It also sets the directions of RDE based on university themes and priorities.
Research, as one of the major functions of the University, is carried out by its research arms- the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (USMARC) and Philippine Industrial Crops Research Institute (PICRI). Attached to PICRI is the Philippine Rubber Testing Center (PRTC), a testing center for dried natural rubber. The Research and Development Office functions primarily in evaluating and monitoring research projects conducted by full-time and faculty researchers from different colleges and campuses as well as monitoring and supervising students’ research. USM also hosts two organized namely: the Cotabato Agricultural and Resources Research and Development Consortium (CARRDEC), a research consortium of various agencies in SOCCSKSARGEN region and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), a member of the national PCC network. Both take the lead in research and development activities.
With the University Extension Services Office, taking the lead in extension activities, the same is carried out by the different colleges and research units either on their own or in collaboration with other government agencies and private organizations. Provisions of extension services take the forms of: trainings on various subject areas for different clientele groups most of whom are farmers; technical assistance to various sectors; social laboratory projects; demonstration farms; consultancy services and public education through personal contacts and the mass media such as radio, print and video.
The dissemination of research and extension outputs generated by faculty, students and researchers is channeled through Research Publication Services Office (RPSO). This office consolidates and disseminates the University’s research, extension, and development undertakings through print and online media. Also, handles the peer-reviewed “Journal of Agricultural Research, Development, Extension and Technology (JARDET)” for publication of scientific articles not only from the university but also from other universities and entities.

Dr. Edward A. Barlaan
Vice-President for RD&E

Christian James dela Cruz
Clerk

Argay Guinita
Messenger
- Philippines Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
- Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
- Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR)
- Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
- Bureau of Plant Industry – National Seed Industry Council (BPI-NSIC)
- Department of Agriculture (DA)
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
- Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Center (DA-ATI)
- International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB)
- Centre Internationale for Research in Agricultural Development (CIRAD)
- Bureau of Product Standard-Department of Trade & Industry (BPS -DTI)
- Philippine Rubber Industries Association (PRIA)
- International Rubber Association (IRA)
- Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI)
Title | Proponent(s) | Concerned Unit | Year |
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Project. Anthelmintic Metabolites from Herbal Medicines for Livestock | Elsa A. Gonzaga Elizabeth C. Molina Rolando J. Garduque Loveille June Gonzaga | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Filipino Cuisine: Twists, Tweaks and Variants | Cheryl Y. Dulay Ivy Mar B. Cabornida Shirl Mae M. Bebit | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Genetics or Environment: Tracing the Root Cause of Increasing Homosexual Population | Jonald L. Pimentel Anna Jean S. Garcia | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Rehabilitation and Application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): A Way to Revive Dragon Fruit for Sustainable Production Under Kabacan Agrometeorological Condition | Floral P. Nicor Noe Jr. S. Mamon | RDO | 2019 |
Study. New Product Development and Value-Adding of USM Tropical Fruits | Agnes A. Rodulfa | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Development and Evaluation of Automated System for Organization Election | John Paul Ongcoy Ryan Z. Gonzaga | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Development of AVAS-USM as an avenue for Community Based Tourism | Mildred F. Semblaceño | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Integrated Farming Systems Towards Increased Agricultural Productivity through Family Entrepreneurship | Josephine R. Migalbin Samsudin S. Panday Jurhamid C. Imlan Analyn A. Gonzales Mitchie Aileen M. Alba | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Development of Coffee-Based Beverage Combined with Tropical Fruits | A. Riogelon Edward A. Barlaan | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Development and Implementation of an e-Exam of USMCEE Using Star Topology | Maricel G. Dayaday & Arjay S. Agbunag | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Cooperative Performance in Region XII | Lope E. Dapun | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Validation of USM Research Output for the Past Five (5) Years: A Knowledge Management System Initiative | Cayetano C. Pomares | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Physical Fitness Assessment Towards Development of Fitness Test Manual | Moreno Java Elpidio Arias Vinus Java | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Tracer Study of CED Graduates from 2014-2018 and their Employability Status | Ellen Jor Faralla Dyane Rhea B. Bana-ay Sonia F. Almazan Sandra M. Paidomama | RDO | 2019 |
Project. University of Southern Mindanao: Creating a Culture of Food Safety in North Cotabato | Maria Elena N. Tanabe | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Assessment of Rabies Control Program in North Cotabato Province (Phase II) | Elizabeth C. Molina Elsa A. Gonzaga Rolando J. Garduque | RDO | 2019 |
Project. The ULS Tracer Study of the Enhanced Science Curriculum 2008-2012 Graduates | Arabelle M. Soberano Maybelle S. Martin | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Manobo: Their Indigenous Culture and Laws | Maricar U. Juaneza | RDO | 2019 |
Study. Agro-eco farm tourism development for poultry and livestock in the University of Southern Mindanao Component 1. Poultry Farm Tourism Component 2. Goat Farm Tourism Component 3. Swine Farm Tourism | Julius Jerome G. Ele Mary Joy Cañolas Josephine R. Migalbin Jurhamid C. Imlan Eulalio M. Vergara Geoffray R. Atok Vic Laurence P. Oliva | RDO | 2019 |
Project. Production Technology Development for Inland Fishes Catfish (Clarias macrocephalus) | Pia Amabelle M. Flores Leonila V. Papalid Stephen Dave M. Dupo Ritchel B. Tiad | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Interspecific Grafting of Seedless Breadfruits "Rimas" (Artocarpusaltilis) with other Artocarpus Species and Subsequent Nursery Performance of Graftage | Nancy E. Duque | USMARC | 2019 |
Study. Indigenous People’s Center for Research, Education and Development | Amme Rose L. Blonto | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Graftability, Subsequent Nursery and Field Performance of Mangosteen Graftage (2 comp.) | Nancy E. Duque | USMARC | 2019 |
Program. Corn R & D Program: Enhancing Yield Potential in Corn Through Exploitation of Heterosis | Efren E. Magulama Romulo L. Cena Nenita E. Olero Joanne E. Duran | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Mungbean Productivity through Improved Cultural Management Scheme | Nancy E. Duque | USMARC | 2019 |
Study. Client Satisfaction Evaluation of the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (USMARC) Central Analysis Laboratory | Flora P. Nicor | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Development of Farming System Model on Oil Palm-Based Livestock and Poultry Integration | Milagrina P. Pomares | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Organic Feeds | Cayetano C. Pomares | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Enhancing Semen Biotechnology for Goat and Sheep | Cayetano C. Pomares | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Optimum Nutrient Requirement to Enhance Productivity of Mangosteen and Lanzones | Nenita E. Olero Ariston D. Calvo | USMARC | 2019 |
Study. Evaluation of Different ASEAN Pummelo Cultivars Grown under Mindanao Condition | Marisa E. Garcia | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Technology Options and Packaging of USM Corn Hybrid NCH 33 and 35 | Ferdinand A. Duldulao Antonio P. Pasig | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Purification and Production of Native Chicken through Molecular Breeding | Cayetano C. Pomares | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Batasan Agro-Ecological Landscaping - Sustainable Land Use for Local Government Intervention | Cayetano C. Pomares Harem R. Roca John Aries Tabora Flora P. Nicor | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Value Chain Analysis of Special Rice in Cotabato Province | Lope E. Dapun | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Grain Blends Formulation towards Producing Good Cooking and Eating Quality Rice | Rhodora S. Manceras Edward A. Barlaan Ivy M. Pasquin Cris Harvin Rey G. Calvo | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Processing and Production of Fruit Wine | Agnes Rodulfa JM Jason C. Bautista Aldrin T. Alim | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Conservation, Characterization of Durian Genetic Resources | Romulo L. Cena Ariston D. Calvo Nenita E. Olero | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Mabolo Fruit (Diospyrus blancoi)- Its Utilization and Potential for Production of Fruit Wine | Rheat Sean Pomares Dennis Muyco | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Development of Coffee-Based Beverages Combined with Tropical Fruits | Edward A. Barlaan | USMARC | 2019 |
Program. Macro-propagation Technique: An Alternative Way of Producing Quality Lakatan Planting Materials | Nenita E. Olero Ardniel A. Baladjay Ariston D. Calvo | USMARC | 2019 |
Project. Innovation of Nursery Management and Production System of Quality Planting Materials for High Value Crops | Marisa E. Garcia Nancy E. Duque | PICRI | 2019 |
Project. Packaging and Marketing of Herbs-Based, Spices-Based, Coffee-Based, and Cacao-Based Products | Irving Fajarito Metche Anne C. Logronio | PICRI | 2019 |
Study. Development, Value Adding and Evaluation of Herbs-Based, Spice-Based, Coffee-Based and Cacao-Based Products for Increased Commercial Value | Ivy Mar B. Carbonida Mark Al-Jamie J. Matulani Maribelle T. Piamonte | PICRI | 2019 |
Project. Agro-Farm Tourism for Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants | Rhodora S. Manceras Neil Pep Dave Sumaya | PICRI | 2019 |
Study. Comparative Study Performance of Five Clones of Seedlings Intercrop in 3-year old Oil Palm Mini Plantation | Romulo L. Cena | PICRI | 2019 |
Project. Reduction of Immaturity Period of New Rubber Clones through Covercropping, Fertilization and Planting Materials | Antonio P. Pasig Nenita E. Olero | PICRI | 2019 |
Title | Proponent(s) | Concerned Unit | Year |
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Project. Effects of Pests and Diseases, Biocontrol and Weather on the Phytochemical Production of Coffee and Cacao in Mindanao | Naomi G. Tangonan Ma. Irenea S. Candolita Conrado C. Evangelista Willie Jones B. Saliling | DA-BAR | 2019 |
Project. Identification of Suitable Sites for Small Irrigation Projects in Region 12 Through GIS-Based Water Resource Assessment | Willie Jones B. Saliling Renel Alucija Reymart Balansag Kristine Anne C. Ramos | DA-BAR | 2019 |
Project. Optimum Fertilization to Enhance Yield and Quality of Fresh Durian in Southern Mindanao | Flora P. Nicor | DOST-PCAARRD | 2019 |
Project. Harnessing of Insect-Bat Ecosystem Services for Economical Rice Production | Ma.Teodora N. Cabasan | CHED DARE TO | 2019 |
Project. Exploration and Evaluation of Indigenous Plants in North Cotabato with Pro and Anti-Angiogenic Properties | Emma K. Sales Lydia C. Pascual | CHED DARE TO | 2019 |
Project. Phenotyping and Genotyping Analysis of Coffea canephora (Robusta) Using Morphological and Molecular Markers | Emma K. Sales | DA-BAR | 2019 |
Project. Demonstration of Good Agricultural Practices and Rehabilitation of Cacao Farms | Romulo L. Cena Sheena B. Lucena | RFO DA-12 | 2019 |
Project. Development of Organic Complete Ration Mix (OCRM) Adoption, Processing and commercialization for Organic Dairy Goat Production | Cayetano C. Pomares | DA-BAR | 2019 |
Project. Enhancing Nurseries of Promising Rubber Clones in Region 12 | Adeflor G. Garcia Purificacion O. Cahatian | CHED | 2019 |
Project. Cotabato Special Rice: A Participatory Approach in Building a Community Rice-Based Enterprise | Lope E. Dapun | DA-BAR | 2019 |
Project. Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931, August 2, 2017) | Adeflor G. Garcia Purificacion O. Cahatian Clark I. Maarat Samsudin S. Panday Joseph O. Castillo Ronald D. Superioridad | UNIFAST | 2019 |