Genetic Conservation Program (LUZON)
Community-based seed banking, retrieval and propagation of traditional rice varieties.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya, Inc.
Country:
Philippines
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 29,850.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
PHI/28/92 (Pilot Phase 128-L)
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
A national training/consultation on community seed banking was conducted, which tasked the following topics: sustainable agriculture, nursery establishment, plant propagation, seed technology, varietal improvement, and community seedbanking management.
Notable Community Participation
Extensive community participation in establishing a community-based seed bank in Roxas, Palawan.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Errol Gatumbato
Phone:
+63 9451331686
Email:
Ms. Leajim Villanueva
Email:
Address
Foundation for the Philippine Environment,
No 77 Matahimik Street, Teachers' Village, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Zip Code 1101.
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