The Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology (IWEP) intends to develop competent crop protection scientists and leaders with passion for excellence in pest management. This is also in line with our vision to be a globally recognized institution of higher learning in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science, responsive to the needs of agricultural and industrial sectors in terms of crop protection and pest management.
IWEP handles undergraduate and graduate courses on 3 degree programs—Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology. Weed Science deals with problems related to the effects of weeds on crops, their biology, physiology and control. Entomology studies the importance of insects, mites, and other arthropods to the environment. Plant Pathology deals with pathogens and environmental conditions that causes diseases in plants.
With roots as old as the University itself, IWEP takes pride on being the home of students and scientists who have pushed the boundaries of our understanding on insects, weeds and plant diseases.
IWEP’s high caliber students, graduates, faculty, research, and extension personnel have pushed the boundaries of our understanding on weeds, insects, and plant diseases. Over the years, the institute has cemented its place as a bastion of knowledge that continuously guides the Filipino people to a better and brighter future.
Secure the future, protect agriculture.
News & Updates
IWEP congratulates our newly-tenured Faculty Members
Dr. Mary Joy Abit is a weed scientist in the institute. Her research interests include herbicide physiology, herbicide resistance, integrated weed management and application technology. Asst. Prof. John Bethany Macasero is a plant pathologist in the institute. His research interests include plant disease epidemiology, disease mapping and forecasting and disease management. Asst. Prof. Jose Emmanuel de Luna is an [...]
Elementary students from Los Baños Adventist Elementary School visited Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology (IWEP)
Los Baños Adventist Elementary School students visited Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology (IWEP) to experience basic crop protection skills and compentencies. The students were acquainted to different insects related to agriculture and were exposed to simple methods of disease diagnosis. Weeds were also presented to bring appreciation on the relevance of unwanted plants in agricultural settings. [...]
IWEP is looking for one (1) University Research Associate II
IWEP is looking for one (1) University Research Associate II (SG-14) Application deadline: 30 April 2024, 4:00pm Submit your application thru this link: https://docs.google.com/.../10bWqUVP.../edit...