Meet ๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘จ๐’๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’‚ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’๐’†๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’‚ ๐‘น๐’‚๐’Ž๐’Š๐’“๐’†๐’›, a trailblazing weed scientists at the Institute of Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology (IWEP), UP Los Baรฑos! ๐Ÿ’œโœจ

As an Associate Professor and researcher, Dr. Ramirez is at the forefront of sustainable weed and pest management, leading groundbreaking studies on:

๐ŸŒพ Weedy rice occurrence and distribution in Batangas and Quezon
๐Ÿ› The role of weeds as alternate hosts for fall armyworm (FAW) and their impact on FAW biology
๐Ÿงช Refining herbicide application technology for improved efficacy
๐ŸŒฑ Understanding herbicide resistance in various weed species

Beyond her research, she is a mentor, a leader in academic and professional organizations, and a role model for aspiring women scientists. Her dedication to science and agriculture strengthens food security and sustainable farming in the Philippines.๐Ÿ’š

This Womenโ€™s Month, we celebrate with Dr. Ramirez and all the brilliant women shaping the future of agricultural science. ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸŒฟ

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