DOST XI PROMOTES BREADFRUIT AS EMERGENCY FOOD SOURCE IN TARRAGONA, DAVAO ORIENTAL

DAVAO ORIENTAL– The Department of Science and Technology Region XI (DOST XI) continues to lead the way in battling the adverse effects of climate change and strengthening the disaster preparedness of the people in Davao Region. Through its Provincial Science and Technology Center in Davao Oriental (PSTC DO), DOST XI successfully conducted the Training on Breadfruit Propagation and Seedling Distribution at the Municipal Hall, Tarragona, Davao Oriental on October 7, 2021.

The activity was participated by key personnel from the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), the Municipal Mayor's Office and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources (MENRO) of Tarragona Davao Oriental who spearheaded the propagation of breadfruit in their locality.

Breadfruit is a resilient crop and bears fruit that is normally consumed for subsistence in many Pacific countries. It is also a good source of food especially during natural calamities.

Mr. Dino M. Gulane, the trainer from the Green Landscape Care and Maintenance Services, highlighted the benefits of Breadfruit as it is rich in carbohydrates and a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. He also demonstrated the several techniques of cloning for propagation such as marcotting, grafting, and root cutting.

A total of fifty (50) Breadfruit seedlings were also distributed to LGU Tarragona as part of the interventions under the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program of DOST XI in the municipality of Tarragona Davao Oriental. This activity caters to the need of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of the community which is one of the entry points of the CEST Program. DOST XI S&T Information and Promotion

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