Development and promotion of Adlai (Coix lachryma-jobi L.) as an alternative staple food in Northern Mindanao [Philippines]
2012
Tumapon, A.S. | Doctolero, K.J.T. | Lapoot, C.R. | Salvani, J.R., (Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Rearch Center, ,Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon (Philippines)
Adlai (Coix-lacryma-jobi L.) is a new alternative food source aside from rice and corn. The plant is now endemic in the Philippines but it remains underutilized (Eleazar, 2010). Aldai grows organically and contain 50% starch, 14% protein and 6% fat. It is also valued for its medicinal uses with its anti-allergic, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties. Adaptability trial was conducted at DA-10 (NO MIAR C), Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon during CY 2010-2011 to determine the adaptability of available varieties, develop technologies on cultural management practices, postharvest and processing. It aims to promote Adlai's use as feed for livestock and poultry, and recommend varieties for registration to (NSIC). Four varieties were tested in three cropping seasons including ratoon. Results showed that variety Kiboa exhibited the highest grain yield of 5.86 mt/ha, followed by Gulian and Ginampay with 4.80, 4.78 mt/ha. Tapol got lowest of 4.50 mt/ha (mean of 2 croppings). Percent milling recovery ranged from 43 to 45%. However, Kiboa and Tapol got the same recovery with 45%. Gulians showed the early to flower at 120 DAP while Ginampay had highest number of panicles with 26.0, as well as the longest length of panicles 75.3 cm. Tapol attained the tallest with 307.7 cm height and obtained more grains per panicle with 276.0. Sensory test revealed that, on appearance odor and taste of varieties did not differ significantly. However, on texture and generally acceptability Tapol and Kiboa had a rating of 7.0 which means liked very much by the tasters. Kiboa obtained the highest RO1 [return on investment] of 174% (58,645) followed by Gulian with 123.2% (41,446).
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