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By JAMES TABABA Grafting is the fusion of two or more plant parts (scion and rootstock) to form a single growing plant. The scion is the top plant part where the shoots, leaves, flowers, and fruits will eventually sprout, while the rootstock is the established root system where the scion is to be...

The Philippines takes pride in being home to the world’s sweetest mangoes, notably the Carabao variety, also known as the Manila mango. One successful cultivator of the national fruit is Mashistro Farms in San Vicente, Bani, Pangasinan. Rida Mahshi, the farm owner, shared strategies that make...

Growers can propagate plants in several ways. Grafting and marcotting are two widely used asexual propagation methods, each with its own set of types, procedures, benefits, and challenges. Grafting  Grafting is the act of joining two plants to form a hybrid of their best features into a single...

Bougainvillea is an ornamental plant that is popular because of its vibrant colors and its adaptability to extreme conditions. Its strikingly colorful bracts or foliage are sometimes mistaken for flowers. Bougainvillea is one of the most recognized ornamentals in the Philippines. They usually bloom...