BPI (Bureau of Plant and Industry)

The BPI also researches about new methods of growing plants through grafting, budding and in-arching.

In-arching is a way of growing plants artificially. Stems of two plants are cut and joined together.

This is a germplasm of medicinal plants. A germplasm is a (genetic) collection of resources.

These are orchids under a greenhouse. A greenhouse protects plants from too much heat or cold and other pests.

These plants are varieties of soy beans which can be used in making tofu and soya milk.

UPLB (University of the Phil., Los Baños) Center of Agriculture

The UPLB Center of Agriculture develops and researches about new and higher varieties of crops.

 These plants are used for the experiment in producing bioethanol, a renewable energy source that can be used as gasoline.

 Plants are covered in large plastic bags in order to prevent them from too much heat and pests. Wrapping them also promotes growth.

 This is a method of growing mushrooms. Mycelia is added to the sawdust mixture in these bags.

 This is a nearly matured corn. On the tip of the tall corn plant stalk are some small particles. These serve as nutrients for growth and maturity.

 This is a variety of sweet potato called SP-30. The color of the potato inside is light yellow when mature.