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In general, the project aimed to fast-track genetic characterization of forest genetic materials of Falcata (Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes.) and Yemane (Gmelina arborea Roxb) available in the Philippines. Specifically, it aimed to: (1) Identify variations, if any, among the selected forest genetic resources (FGR) materials of the two species in the seedling stage; …

Juvenile Variations in Forest Genetic Materials of Seedlings of Falcata (Falcataria moluccana (Miq.)) Barneby & J.W. Grimes. and Yemane (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) Read More »

A GHG inventory study was conducted for Industrial Tree Plantation (ITP) production chain in Caraga Region. GHG emissions from ITP activities that include harvesting, minor and major log transport, and veneer and lumber production were accounted for. The carbon stored in lumber and veneer was also computed. Specifically, the calculated GHG emissions (CO2e) from harvesting, …

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory of Industrial Tree Plantation (ITP) Production Chain in CARAGA Region, Mindanao Read More »

This study generally aims to identify, capture and preserve the remaining wild population of Eucalyptus deglupta, Casuarina equisetifolia and Endospermum peltatum and asses the genetic structure of E. deglupta for genetic conservation and future tree breeding program. Specifically, the objectives of the study are: (1) to identify and capture the remaining wild population of E.deglupta, …

Germplasm Conservation and DNA Marking of Selected Priority Industrial Tree Plantation Species Read More »

The results of the study showed that it is technically feasible to harvest for veneer production the 3, 5, and 7-year old Falcata trees which grew from known/certified seed sources. However, depending on the tree age and diameter, falcata tree may be processed as corestock veneer only as in the case of the 3-year old …

Anatomical, Physical, Mechanical and Veneering Properties of Falcata [Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J W. Grimes.] and Yemane (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) Read More »

Low timber production of Falcata (Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes) plantations in the Philippines can be attributed to the use of planting materials from poor quality seed sources. To achieve optimum plantation yield from genetically superior seed sources, this study conducted field tests of genetic materials from available plantations of Falcata in the …

Early Growth Performance and Genetic Diversity of Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes Progeny Trial in the Philippines Read More »

This study assessed the genetic diversity and ascertained the genetic structure of all currently available propagated materials of the two commercially important plantation species, Falcata (Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes.) and Yemane (Gmelina arborea Roxb.). The usefulness of molecular markers to assess genetic variation especially in recurrently planted populations has been well demonstrated and …

Genetic diversity and structure of Gmelina arborea Roxb. and Falcataria moluccana (Miq.) Barneby & J.W. Grimes plantations in the Philippines based on microsatellites Read More »