(Sandie Clarke/Unsplash) Plant propagation is a key to expanding crop populations and achieving desirable yields. It is a fundamental process that allows farmers to reproduce and multiply their chosen plant varieties. Two widely utilized methods are propagation from seeds and propagation from...
Photo by Markus Spiske from Unsplash. Filipinos may be rice-eaters, but potatoes are still a frequent part of their diet. It is a common ingredient in many tomato-based dishes like kaldereta and menudo, as well as soups like nilaga. Outside Filipino cuisine, the potato is a common side dish offered...
SLSU Clonal Nursery uses both the mist and non-mist system during the rooting stage of the plants. Much like animals can be cloned like the ever-controversial Dolly the Sheep, the same can be done with plants. Some plants may even benefit from cloning. Clonal propagation is the process of...
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...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has continued promoting the propagation of breadfruit in the country. (Photo by Studio Kealaula on Unsplash) The DOST-XI through its Provincial of Science and Technology Center of Davao del Norte, and its partners conducted a breadfruit propagation...
Coffee has become a staple beverage in people’s lives since it gives them the ample boost of energy that they need to accomplish their tasks for the day. The variety of flavors and aromas that come from different kinds of coffee also satisfy coffee enthusiasts and foodies everywhere. But...
Flower bouquets have long been part of many special occasions. If you’ve ever received a bouquet and wonder if you can still grow the flowers in them, the answer is yes. Sadly, many cut flowers from flourishing plants are only turned into temporary home decor as a way to bring life to an...
A popular houseplant right now is the calathea. They are grown for their distinct and attractive foliage that comes in many shapes, patterns, and sizes. Calathea varieties mostly require regular watering, humidity, and shade. Given that their demands are provided, anyone can propagate...
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...
