Research Details

Collection, Identification, Production and Conservation of Promising Bamboo Species

Charito L Samsam, Bonne Jovi J. Orteza

Category

Project

Status

On-going

Duration

Feb 1, 2022 -
Feb 28, 2027

Component Studies

  1. • Collection and morphological characterization of different bamboo species
  2. • Enhancing the rooting efficiency and survival of selected bamboo species through improved macropropagation practices.
  3. • Evaluation of different for bamboo species in different agro-ecological zones in Ilocos Norte
  4. • Establishment of bamboo gene bank and conservation of different bamboo species

Expected Output

  1. Product – Gene bank/bambusetum of priority bamboo species, sustainable supply of poles and shoot. 
  2. Process – Conservation, Policy and people services.
  3. Partnership to LGU’s/Village – scale bamboo industry.
  4. Publishable article/journal article and IEC materials, UM, patentable material.