We only provide here the general research information. For more detailed information contact the Research and Development Directorate of the Mariano Marcos State University.
Research Details
| Research Program: | Mainstreaming the Sustainable Conservation and Utilization of Iloco Crop Genetic Diversity |
| Research Title | Germplasm Collection, Characterization and Evaluation of Underutilized Root and Tuber Crops |
| Studies: | |
| Researcher(s) | Menisa Antonio, Joemel Agreda, Josefa Pugat |
| Research Category | Project |
| Research Status | on-going |
| Duration | Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Commodity | Rootcrops |
| Research Site(s) | MMSU Botanical garden, Field sites in ILocos Norte, |
| Source of Fund(s) | GAA-Fund 101 |
| Brief Description | The project is aimed at conserving, characterizing and evaluating different species/varieties/accessions of taro and yams in terms of their agronomic performance and nutritive (vitamins and minerals) and non-nutritive components (phytochemicals). The results will form bases in identifying promising varieties/accessions for mass production and subsequent promotion for food and nutrition. |
| Expected Output | Product – promising species and varieties; root & tuber germplasm Publication – 1 paper submitted to journal Patent – 1 copyrighted catalog Policy – 1 policy brief on the conservation and management framework for the underutilized RT crops people services - beneficiaries of planting materials places - at least 1 community for the rewilding of priority yams partnerships – 1 MOA with LGUs/community |
| Abstract | Not Available |
