Production management practices of jasmine (Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton) in the Philippines
2010
Sanchez, F.C. Jr., Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Dept. of Horticulture | Santiago, D., Philippines Univ. Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). National Crop Protection Center | Khe, C.P., Philippines Univ. Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Dept. of Horticulture
Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton, locally known as sampaguita in the Philippines, is a traditional plant cultivated for its fragrant flowers. The study was conducted to evaluate the present cultural management practices as well as problems and issues that confront the farmers/producers in major jasmine production areas in Laguna, Quezon and Pampanga, Philippines. Specifically, the study focused on production schemes and pest management to enhance the viability of jasmine production. The major problems identified by the 172 respondents were the high production costs, inefficient farm management, seasonality of bud formation, and lack of proper information dissemination. Farmers regularly pruned, defoliated and applied commercial fertilizers to enhance bud formation. The occurrence of morphological and physiological disorders was noted. Farmers perceived opportunities in increased production due to the foreseen income potentials for fresh flowers and other products. The income of farmers from fresh buds ranged from Php3,000 to Php26,000 per month. The major insect pests were whiteflies (Dialeurodes kirkaldyi Kotinsky) and microlepidoptera (tiny moth). Drying of the roots and yellowing of the leaves were observed. Cultural management and harvesting practices need to be improved through adequate production inputs and proper tools and equipment for rapid farm operations. It is important to create an integrated pest management (IPM) protocol for jasmine farming and come up with a resistant variety most especially when jasmine is intercropped with cash crops. Institutional and financial support are also important for research on technologies in processing jasmine into high-valued products to increase its economic value and widen the market potential.
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