The first batch of 80 breadfruit seedlings were distributed to DOST Davao Oriental. The action to deliver and distribute the seedlings was timed during this time of the year when weather is at its best for the plant to grow. There were more than 160 breadfruit seedlings that died probably due to the contaminated soil sprayed with herbicide. This is an area for research as the breadfruit propagation is at its infancy stage. While our experience in breadfruit propagation in Cebu and in the island of Malapascua is considered very excellent and based on the copyrighted document issued by the Intellectual Propery Office, there could be areas that weather, soil and water conditions may affect the breadfruit seedling, growth and sustainability. Breadfruit trees bear fruit after 5 years and it is important that the community takes care of the plant. .
The community beneficiaries together with ASKEDWELL AND DOST experts need to gather more information on how to effectively care for this tree. Breadfruit has many benefits for both animal and humans in food and nutrition. We are glad that the community, with the support of DOST Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley are working together with our ASKEDWELL Coordinator Mr. Dino M. Gubalane a former priest in ensuring TLC to the plant.
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| Margarito Tallo a Catholic Faith Defender and a volunteer of ASKEDWELL came toNabunturan from Malapascua, Cebu together with Mr Dino Gubalane discussion and caring for the breadfruit seedlings |
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| MR.DINO M. GUBALANE COORDINATOR FOR ASKEDWELL CENTER IN DAVAO CHECKING THE BREADFRUIT SEEDLINGS |
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| DOST COMPOSTELA VALLEY DIRECTOR DR. KENNETH D. BARROGA VISITS THE NURSERY IN JULY 2018 , MR MARGARITO D. TALLO EXPLAINING THE PROCESS AND BENEFITS OF BREADFRUIT AND PROPAGATION |
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