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Research Details
| Research Program: | Mainstreaming the Sustainable Conservation and Utilization of Iloco Crop Genetic Diversity |
| Research Title | Strengthening the Resilience of Iloco Crop Diversity Through Complementary Conservation Approach |
| Studies: | |
| Researcher(s) | Menisa Antonio, Bjorn S. Santos, Joemel Agreda, Maria Concepcion Birginias, Bella Gervacio |
| Research Category | Project |
| Research Status | on-going |
| Duration | Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Commodity | Across Crops |
| Research Site(s) | MMSU Botanical garden, Seed Laboratory |
| Source of Fund(s) | GAA-Fund 101 |
| Brief Description | A mechanism to safeguard a wide genepool of crops should be instituted for several purposes, to include i) crop genetic conservation, ii) sustainable seed system which is made readily available, especially for post-crises rehabilitation, and iii) source of raw material for direct utilization in R&D (i.e. varietal selection, breeding, product development etc.), among others. In particular, Project 1 will reinforce the protection of Iloco crop diversity through a complementary ex situ-in situ conservation system thru cold storage facility, botanical garden, field genebak/arboretum, community seed banks, and community gardens. Likewise, it enhances harnessing the potential of identified indigenous food plants for optimum utilization. |
| Expected Output | Product – conserved germplasm as seeds and living plants; established seedbanks, botanical garden & field genebank, and community foodscapes Publication – 1 paper submitted to journal Patent – 1 copyright for a coffee table book Policy – 1 policy brief (to be submitted to LGUs for the support/integration of community seedbanks and community gardens in municipal agriculture development initiatives) people services – at least one foodscape & seed saver group organized, at least 15 capacitated housewives/household members & seed savers places - at least 5 municipalities assisted partnerships – 1 MOA with LGUs |
| Abstract | Not Available |
