Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform
Board produced from shavings and undergone curing Prototype composite boards from kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana Schult. F.) and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper (Schult.) Backer) were developed through the shaving and strip boards. This is to increase the utilization rate of bamboo culms to 60% against the 30 to 40% rate of existing glue-laminated composites. Strength …
Bamboo composite boards (shaving board and strip board) Read More »
Bamboo species identified for the Project The team from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has identified the twelve (12) bamboo species to be evaluated for spun yarn production (e.g. Anos (S. lima), Bayog (B. merillianus), Buho (S. lumampao), Kawayan Kiling (B. vulgaris), Laak (B. philippinensis), Puser (C. puser), …
This project will be in collaboration with Magsasaka Siyentista Andy Colte. Activities shall be geared towards the improvement of his cut flower farm and the surrounding farms operated by his relatives. In order to give prospective visitors a pleasant experience in the farm, basic amenities of a farm tourist site shall be provided like parking …
Harvesting of spray-type chrysanthemum at 75% anthesis The production of quality mums entails the application of good agricultural practices (GAP) for a sound environment, notwithstanding the economic opportunities for the small scale farmers derived from it. This underlines the importance of GAP agriculture in farm tourism. The project will strengthen the plans of the DOT …
The proposed project on spray-type chrysanthemum production will be implemented by the proponent in partnership with the LGU-La Trinidad through the Office of the Municipal Agriculture, PLGU- Benguet, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI-CAR) and with the La Trinidad Cutflowers and Oramentals Growers Association (LATCOGA). The upgrading of GAP Learning center for spray-type chrysanthemum production will be …
Chrysanthemum is one of the fast earning crops due to its lucrative profit derived from growing it. In 2003, chrysanthemum ranked number one in terms of production volume with 10,610 MT contributing 46 percent of all cut flowers produced, which increased demands for cut flowers in Metro Manila (Bureau of Plant Industry, 2003). In the …
Science and Technology Community-Based Farm (STCBF) on Spray Chrysanthemum Production Read More »
Dubbed as a “bright shine industry,” the ornamental plants industry is recognized for the vastness of the opportunities it holds. The potential of the industry is evident in how it started from small-scale operations and then rapidly expanded with the entry of more commercial growers. In 2019, the Philippines exported about PhP 253 M worth …
Development of new and unique varieties of flowering ornamental plants Read More »
The Forestry Development Center (FDC-CFNR-UPLB) is currently implementing a DOST-PCAARRD funded project to develop and advocate for simplified and harmonized policy and governance systems along the value chain toward the growth of the ITP industry in the Philippines. The research project has the following specific objectives: analyze the policies and legal requirements for each point …
To enable the ITP industry to realize its significant economic contributions particularly in providing employment and increasing rural incomes, the challenges in the supply chain must be attended to. On the policy issues, the following are advocated: To protect the interest of the WPPs and tree farmers, there is a need to review DMO 99-20 …
Challenges and Recommendations in the Industrial Tree Plantations (ITP) Read More »
Rooted stem cuttings of Batikuling (Litsea leytensis Merr.) treated with different concentrations of IBA as control (A), 100ppm (B), and 200ppm (C) and NAA with ANAA as control (D), 100ppm (E), and 200ppm (F). The existing clonal facility of the Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) was used to produce high quality planting materials by adopting …