Ep64 - We found 2 species of Kalachuchi in UP Los Baños

In this episode, we dive into the cultural and scientific story of Plumeria (Kalachuchi) with Filipino researcher Mr. Darel Antesco. Learn why this iconic flower is seen so differently in Hawaii vs. the Philippines, and discover the unique characteristics of 2 species of Plumeria found in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Darel also shares his journey from Bukidnon to Los Baños to Hawaii to Japan and the urgent need for more agricultural research in the Philippines. #Plumeria #AgriculturePH #FilipinoScientist #Kalachuchi

⌛Chapters

00:00 Importance of Plumeria in Culture

01:00 Partners

03:50 Sir Darrell's Journey into Science

05:47 Getting Started in Agriculture

09:56 Importance of Agriculturists

15:53 Differences in Agriculture in Other Countries

19:48 Importance of Agricultural Research

25:07 Study on Plumeria and Results

30:03 Importance of Morphological Characterization

33:39 Study on Plumeria

40:33 Importance and Use of Plumeria

43:59 Invasive Species and Environment

44:15 Research Methodology

55:08 Results and Implications of Research

01:00:11 Advice for Those Who Want to Do Research

📚Reference:

Antesco DK et al. 2025. Morphological Characterization, Pollen Viability, and Germinability Evaluation of Two Plumeria Species in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 108(1): 91-99.

► https://doi.org/10.62550/FD28036024

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