Training on Edible Landscaping

The training aims to disseminate the Edible Landscaping (EL) technology towards attaining food security at the household level. It is composed of five to six major parts: (1) Introduction and History of EL, (2) Lecture on the elements and principles of design, (3) Hands-on activity/application of the elements and principles of design, (4) Lecture on design making, implementation and maintenance, (5) Hands-on activity/application of design, and (6) implementation of design after modification.

Date and time 1-2 days (or 8 -16 hours)
Venue, course fee and other requirements Ornamental Crops Nursery, Crop Production and Management Division (CPMD), Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Speakers and participants’ food must be shouldered by the requesting party (within UPLB)

Coordinator Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr. (Project Leader); Maria Charito E. Balladares, Norma G. Medina, Ryan Rodrigo P. Tayobong, Bryan V. Apacionado (Project Staff); Eliza C. Aquino, Jennica Amielle Mora, France Mae M. Sanchez (University Research Associates) Ornamental Crops Nursery, Luz U. Oñate St., UPLB, College, Laguna
Email addresses  [email protected]
Contact numbers +6349-536-0716
Minimum number of participants 10

Lecture-Training on Selected Indigenous Plants from the Southern Tagalog Region of the Philippines

This non-degree course aims to promote utilization, commercialization and conservation of selected indigenous plants commonly seen in local communities and in the wild

Date and time half day (1 hr lecture)

Availability of the lecture-training is from December 2016 to March 2017 (if extension of the project is approved)

Venue, course fee and other requirements Crop Production and Management Division (CPMD), Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Course fee: None

Coordinator Ryan Rodrigo P. Tayobong (project leader), Maria Charito E. Balladares (co-project leader), Fredric M. Odejar (research associate)
Email addresses [email protected][email protected][email protected]
Contact numbers +6349- 536-2227
Minimum number of participants

Training on Production of Different Ornamental Plants

This training program consolidates the different production principles and methods for high-value ornamental plants

Date and time Five (5) days
Venue, course fee and other requirements Orchid Nursery, Crop Production and Management Division, Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

This training can be integrated with other topics depending on the need of the client; Can have more hands-on activities; Includes visits to ornamental farms

Coordinator Ms. Ma. Charito E. Balladares Orchid Nursery, ICropS, UPLB​
Email addresses [email protected][email protected]
Contact numbers +6349- 536-2227
Minimum number of participants 10

Training Course on Orchid Tissue Culture/ Training Course on Orchid Culture

This short course focuses on the protocols of orchid production and management, and maintenance of an orchid nursery

Date and time Five (5) days
Venue, course fee and other requirements Orchid Nursery, Crop Production and Management Division (CPMD), Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Fees to cover training materials; P8,000 – Training Course on Orchid Tissue Culture P5,000 – Training Course on Orchid Culture

Orchid Culture Training and Training on Tissue Culture of Orchids can be integrated with Production of Different Ornamental Plants Training for more comprehensive topics depending on the clients’ needs.

Coordinator Ms. Ma. Charito E. Balladares Orchid Nursery, ICropS, UPLB
Email addresses [email protected][email protected]
Contact numbers +6349- 536-2227
Minimum number of participants 10

Training on Rooftop and Vertical Gardening for Food Production in Urban Communities

To promote alternative food/crop production and food security especially for city dwellers with limited space in urban areas, rooftop and vertical wall gardens

Date and time One (1) day
Venue, course fee and other requirements Crop Production and Management Division (CPMD), Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Course fee: None Speakers’ fees and participants’ food must be shouldered by the requesting party (within UPLB)

Coordinator Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr. Ms. Elena C. Ros Mr. Aaron Dizon (Univ. Research Associate of the project), Institute of Crop Science, UPLB
Email addresses [email protected][email protected][email protected]
Contact numbers +6349- 501-6649
Minimum number of participants 10

Training Course on Tissue Culture of Selected Crops

This short course focused on the introduction of tissue culture protocols for selected crops. It also provides hands-on laboratory activities and maintenance of tissue cultured materials

Date and time Minimum of five (5) days (for participants with tissue culture background)

Minimum of two (2) weeks (for participants without tissue culture background)

Venue, course fee and other requirements Plant Tissue Culture Facility, Crop Physiology Division, Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Course fee and other requirements depend on the training needs of the requesting party

Coordinator Dr. Rene Rafael C. Espino Mr. Marco Rafael M. Espino PTCF, ICropS, UPLB
Email addresses [email protected][email protected]
Contact numbers +6349 – 543-0061
Minimum number of participants

Seminar on Coffee Production and Management

This seminar and hands-on demonstration offers an introduction into the various principles and techniques in coffee propagation, processing and management

Date and time 0.5 to 1 day
Venue, course fee and other requirements Crop Physiology Division (CPD), Institute of Crop Science (ICropS), College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB

Course fee: None; Other requirements depend on the training needs of the requesting party

Coordinator Dr. Edna A. Aguilar
Officer in Charge
Institute of Crop ScienceProf. Bong M. Salazar
Crop Physiology Division
Institute of Crop Science
Email addresses [email protected][email protected][email protected]

[email protected]

Contact numbers +6349 – 536-2217 +6349- 501-6649 and 536-2468
Minimum number of participants 10

Training on Seed Science and Technology

Date and time 2 days
Venue, course fee and other requirements
Coordinator Dr. Annalissa L. Aquino N. B. Mendiola Hall, Gonzales Wing, Pili Drive, UPLB, College, Laguna
Email addresses [email protected]; [email protected];
Contact numbers +6349 – 536-2217; +6349- 501-6649; and 536-2468
Minimum number of participants 10