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Programs and Projects
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Approved Projects
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To date, the approved R&D programs and projects currently focus on the following R&D strategies:
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Utilization and conservation of coconut germplasm through collection and expansion of the coconut genetic resources and duplication of the PCA-ZRC genebank to be utilized for hybridization efforts
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Varietal selection and breeding of outstanding palms for tolerance/ resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses and special qualities and profiling of existing and new hybrid varieties
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Improvement of cultural management practices through the development of a holistic and effective site-specific fertilization program, mapping of existing hybrids in regional demonstration farms, optimizing coconut nursery management, and integration of mycorrhiza-based biofertilizer in nutrient management
4
Generation of science-based profiling and evaluation of coconut palms for coconut hybridization through hyperspectral data and image analysis
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Enhancement and packaging of science-based IPM technologies to manage important coconut pests such as APW and CRB and mass production laboratory for BCAs to support coconut hybridization activities
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Training of Trainers (TOT) on climate-resilient and coconut-based farming systems
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Upgrading of coconut pollen processing facilities to improve coconut pollen quality for hybridization
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Utilization and characterization of hybrids and parentals for virgin coconut oil (VCO) and fresh young coconut production
