Research Details

Collection, Identification, Production and Conservation of Promising Bamboo Species

Charito L Samsam, Bonne Jovi J. Orteza

Category: Project

Status: On-going

Duration: February 1, 2022 - February 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.