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Mindoro State University

https://www.minsu.edu.ph/
Mindoro State University (MinSU) is a government higher education institution (HEI) located on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. The institution commits to produce 21st century skilled lifelong learners and generates and commercializes innovative technologies by providing excellent and relevant services in instruction, research, extension, and production through industry-driven curricula, collaboration, internationalization, and continual organizational growth for sustainable development. With three strategically located campuses specializing in agriculture, fisheries, and technology, MinSU plays a vital role in both regional and national development.

The University is a stronghold of agricultural innovation in the MIMAROPA region, focusing on sustainable crop production, livestock development, fisheries, environmental science, and engineering technologies. MinSU’s agricultural education, research initiatives, and community-based extension projects are firmly anchored in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through partnerships with government agencies, local communities, industry sectors, and international collaborations, MinSU develops practical solutions and drives innovation to improve agricultural productivity, ensure food security, and promote climate-smart and environmentally sustainable practices. It also actively promotes the preservation of culture and heritage,recognizing their essential role in fostering community identity, resilience and inclusive development.
Guided by its core values of Resilience, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence (RICE), MinSU envisions a future where education empowers individuals, research transforms industries, and knowledge uplifts communities.

Key Focus Areas:

Mindoro State University is deeply committed to advancing agricultural development in the region, with notable strengths in crop production, particularly in banana and calamansi production, as well as in livestock development and sustainable agriculture practices. The University is also dedicated to the promotion of cultural heritage, recognizing the importance of preserving local traditions and fostering community identity, resilience, and inclusive development.

Notable Activities and Achievements

Flagship Programs and Research

Mindoro State University (MinSU) leads innovative and community-centered research, extension services, and training initiatives that drive agricultural development, sustainability, and food security in the MIMAROPA region and beyond. Highlighted below are some of MinSU's notable ongoing and completed projects:

  • Boosting Harvest, Nurturing Earth: Next-Gen Soil Bio-conditioner Pellets (NSBP) with Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPM) for Superior and Sustainable Crop Yield (NSBP-PGPM Project) (January – December 2025) This flagship research program focuses on the development of eco-friendly soil bio-conditioner pellets enriched with plant growth-promoting microorganisms to enhance soil health and improve crop yields sustainably. It consists of three studies:
    • Development of Next-Gen Soil Bio-Conditioner Pellets for Solanaceous Crops (Tomato, Chili, and Eggplant)
    • Development of Next-Gen Soil Bio-Conditioner Pellets for Lettuce Varieties
    • Development of Next-Gen Soil Bio-Conditioner Pellets for Corn Varieties
  • Efficacy and Timing of Gibberellic Acid (GA3) on the Degreening and Quality of On-Tree and Harvested Calamansi (Citrofortunella macrocarpa) Fruit (January 2025) This study evaluates the optimal application of gibberellic acid to enhance the post-harvest quality and marketability of calamansi fruits, a key agricultural commodity in the region.
  • Crop Management Practices of Various Mangyan Tribes in Oriental Mindoro as Influenced by Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge on Meteorological Conditions This project explores the intersection of indigenous knowledge and scientific approaches to crop production among the Mangyan tribes of Oriental Mindoro through two major studies:
    • Comparative Study of Crop Choice and Management Practices of Different Mangyan Tribes
    • Association of Mangyan Tribes' Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge on Meteorological Conditions in Crop Production
    • The project promotes cultural preservation while improving agricultural resilience and adaptation strategies among indigenous communities.
  • Increasing the Availability of Swine Quality Stock through Distribution and Upgrading of Swine Multiplier Farm in the Province of Oriental Mindoro (February 15, 2022 – February 15, 2024) This initiative enhances the local swine industry by upgrading multiplier farms and distributing quality swine stocks to improve livestock production and support food security in rural communities.

Collaborations and Partnerships

  • AAACU Collaborations
    • 24th AAACU Biennial Conference and General Assembly in Nagoya, Japan
    • 2024 AAACU (Asian Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities) Student Enrichment Program
  • UNIIC (University Incubators Consortium) 
    • an association of universities across the Asian and African Regions, and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-MIMAROPA) in the Philippines, engaging in technology business incubation, entrepreneurship, research & development, and knowledge and technology exchange
  • Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) 
    • member institution

Contact Details

Engr. Jerrel S. Reyes, Ph.D.

Chairperson, External Linkages and International Affairs
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Nora C. Cabral, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Agriculture and Allied Fields