Capacity building on the tissue culture and virus indexing of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
2019
Sanchez, F.M.M. | Espino, M.R.M. | Espino, R.R.C. | Perez, E.A. | Eugenio, E.A. | Plaza, R.U.
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is an annual vegetable crop widely cultivated for food, condiment, and medicinal uses. In the Philippines, a decrease in the production has been observed in recent years due to the presence of virus infections in the planting materials being used by the farmers. As part of the general strategy enunciated by DA-High Value Crops Development Program through the Bureau of Plant Industry in the production and multiplication of virus-free planting materials, increase manpower capability was identified to undertake tissue culture and virus indexing on the commodity. To date, two trainings in shoot tip propagation and one training on virus indexing using molecular techniques were undertaken. These were participated by personnel coming from the Bureau of Plant Industry, DA [Department of Agriculture]-Pangasinan Research and Extension Center and DA-Oriental Mindoro Agricultural Station. Evaluation of the training yielded positive results and lectures and hands-on activities were deemed very innovative by the participants. In addition, renovation of existing laboratory facilities was undertaken, and provision of additional equipment and manpower were done. Currently, all facilities are fully operational and are now being used to mass produce and maintain garlic plantlets.
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