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The Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVPRE) is the university's coordinating arm for Research and Extension (R & E). It coordinates the implementation of the different R&D commodity programs and extension activities of the following research centers: Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops), National Abaca Research Center (NARC), Naitonal Coconut Research Center - Visayas (NCRC-V), Farm Resource and Management Institute (FARMI) and the academic departments.

OVPRE is managed by the Vice President for Research and Extension with support from the Director for Research and Extension Programs Office (REPO) and the Director for Research and Extension Technology Dissemination Office (RETDO). As a coordinating office, central support services for RD & E operation are also being carried out through its following service units: Information Communication Technology Unit (ICTU), Central Analytical Service Laboratory (CASL), Geographic Information System Service Unit (GISSU), Technology Management Unit (TMU), Site Development and Management Unit (SDMU), Radio Station DYAC, and Annals of Tropical Research (ATR). It also functions as the main collaborating unit with the Visayas Consortium for Agricultural Resources Research and Development (VICARP) and the CHED Zonal Research Center –Visayas III (Region 8).

Vision

Globally competitive and sustained growth in agriculture and allied fields through excellent and relevant R & D.

Mission

Research: Generation of knowledge and technologies for sustained growth and global competetiveness in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and agri-industries.

Extension: Application of appropriate knowledge and technologies to improve and sustain productivity and growth of agriculture, fisheries, forestry and agro-industries.

10 point Agenda

Rationalizing VSU research investment.
Increasing science and strategic value of VSU researches.
Upgrading human resource capabilities.
Maintenance and upgrading research facilities.
Strengthening information and technology dissemination.
Exploiting benefits of information communication technology.
Improving project development capability and system monitoring and evaluation.
Increasing productivity in RD&E.
Protecting and commercializing knowledge products.
Forging innovative partnership with the industry/private sector

R&D Commodity Priorities and Areas

RDE responsibilities
- National: Rootcrops, Abaca, Coconut, Biofuel and Environmental Services
- Zonal: Corn, Fisheries, Jackfruit
- Regional: Agro-forest trees, Livestock, Rice, Vegetables
- Leyte Province: Socio-economics, Ecology
RDE Commodity Programs
- Abaca
- Biofuel (Jatropha)
- Cereals and Legumes
- Coconut
- Education, Sociology, Economics and Special Concerns
- Forestry
- Health (pharma/ food)
- Jackfruit
- NRM Services
- Poultry and Livestock
- Rootcrops
- Sustainable Organic Agriculture
- Vegetables
R&D Areas/ Disciplines
- Applied Rural Sociology, Economics and Special Concerns
- Biofuel
- Botanicals for Disease Prevention (for livestock)

Research and development is part of the primary mission of the Visayas State University (VSU). The University’s mission of generating knowledge and technologies is aimed to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding, and to the national goals of innovation, economic development, social development, and environmental sustainability.

High quality research enables VSU academic staff to expand knowledge base, incorporate new ideas and apply innovation and into what is being taught. For years now, it has generated diverse breakthroughs in crop and livestock production, crop protection, plant breeding, postharvest technologies, food processing and biotechnology.

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Cassava Choco Cookies with Oats

healthy bakery products developed by Philippine Root Crops & Training Center (PhilRootctops). Its raw ingredients are made of dried cassava grates with health attributes like low glycemic index, glutten-free, high in dietary fibers and minerals. Another raw material for this product is its chocolate and oats which add up flavor to the product. The product is made of dried cassava grates.

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Banana Chips

slices of unripe cardava bananas that are deep fried or dehydrated to become crispy, coated with sugar, salt or spices. It is a healthy snack which is an alternative to potato.

Takudo Chips

slices of Takudo that are deep fried or dehydrated to become crispy, coated with sugar, salt or spices. This is an alternative to potato chips.

Vacuum Fried Jackfruit

a sweet crunchy snack rich in energy, dietary fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. It is processed without artificial preservatives that can compromise your health. Every bite comes with real jackfruit goodness!

Vacuum Fried Sweetpotato

a sweet fermented beverage from a newly developed purplish-white variety of taro and black rice, Arabon. A "dessert wine" that is rich in anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant. So, health conscious people should not miss Tarroz with an indigenous Balinese microbial state that is used in fermentation. The sweet alcoholic pure extract will surely clinch the thirst of those with strong passion for good wine.

Taro Wine

Takudo Chips are slices of Takudo that are deep fried or dehydrated to become crispy, coated with sugar, salt or spices. This is an alternative to potato chips. Taro root is a starchy root of vegetable originally cultivated in Asia but is now also being enjoyed around the world.