Marang (Artocarpus odoratissima) is native to the Philippines and can thrive well in the marginal and hilly areas of Mindanao. There are two varieties of Marang that are locally available […]
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Mykovam: Effective growth enhancer for coconut
The Philippines, being a tropical country, is well-known for its coconut trees. Although abundant with coconut plantations, this does not necessarily amount to high productivity level. Studies showed that productivity […]
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Forage legume, now a landscaper’s favorite
It looks like peanut but it’s not. This is Arachis pintoi a landscaper’s favorite for home gardens and landscapes of institutions, theme parks, botanical gardens, golf courses, roadsides, resorts, pathways, […]
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How to Grow Ubi (Yam)
Ubi (Dioscorea alata L.) or yam is a vine which produces both aerial tubers called bulbils and underground tubers or roots. The bulbils weighing a few grams and to over […]
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Health and wellness benefits from seaweeds explored
According to statistics, people who live in Japan are healthier and actually live longer than the people in the United States. Seaweed is a staple food of the island country […]
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Bait traps to control mango fruitfly
Fruitfly infestation has caused great decline in the overall production of mangoes and has lessened the chance of Philippine fruits to penetrate the international market. For sometime, this infestation caused […]
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Coconut mass propagation attained through somatic embryogenesis
Coconut is considered as the Philippines’ top agricultural export, with US$1.49 billion revenues generated in 2011. It is planted in 68 provinces in the country, covering 3.56 million hectares. The […]
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How to Slow the Ripening of Tomatoes
The tomato fruit is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes and sauces, and in drinks. While it is botanically a fruit, it is considered […]
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Anthurium Production Guide
Anthurium (Anthurium andreanum Lind.) belongs to the family Araceae. There are two types of anthurium under cultivation: the foliage and the flowering types. The foliage is grown for their velvety […]
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Combating our growing Food Needs
How often do you think about the global population? There are more than 7 billion people living on our planet, and that number will continue to climb. The earth could […]
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Corn silage production as an enterprise
Enterprising farmers can look at corn silage production as an alternative source of livelihood. Corn silage is a fermented, high-moisture, stored fodder, which can be fed to large and small […]
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The Wonders of Pili Oil
With Pili as its Tree of Hope, Bicol region also takes pride of its PILI OIL, known for its distinct characteristics and various applications. Indeed, pili oil production is an […]
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Pineapple Production Guide
The pineapple also known botanically as Ananas comosus plant is a terrestrial herb 2 1/2 to 5 ft (.75-1.5 m) high with a spread of 3 to 4 ft (.9-1.2 […]
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Coconut Embryo Culture for the Propagation of Macapuno Seedlings
The coconut embryo culture technology is now being successfully applied in the rescue of Makapuno embryos. The Makapuno embryo does not develop normally because the endosperm, which supports the germination of the embryo, is abnormal and […]
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Cabbage Production Guide
Cabbage (Brassica aleracea L. var. capitatacruciferae) is a leafy green vegetable grown densely-leaved heads. Closely related to other Cole crops such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, it descends from […]
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