Hybridization Research

DOST–PCAARRD

Hybridization Research

DOST–PCAARRD

RA 11524

CFIDP 2024–2028

₱40K

Confinement Bill Coverage

₱10K

Death Benefit

₱5K

Outpatient Care Support

14

Regional Offices

— OVERVIEW

Program Description

The Hybridization Research Component is implemented by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD). It is funded from 5% of the total 20% Trust Fund allocation for the Coconut Hybridization Program (CHP) under RA No. 11524.

R&D enables the identification and development of high-yielding varieties, improvement of farm management practices, and creation of high-value coconut products — ultimately leading to higher yields, better-quality coconuts, and increased income for coconut farming communities. The Philippines, despite being the 2nd largest coconut-producing country (next to Indonesia), averages only 44 nuts/tree/year due to aging trees and low-yielding varieties.

FUNDING SCOPE: Funds are allocated for R&D programs and projects on coconut hybridization, hybrid coconut seed farms and nurseries, and related activities such as technical capacity building, supplies, equipment, and construction of infrastructure as agreed upon with PCA.

OBJECTIVES:
Improve the production of hybrid coconut planting materials
Improve the quality of planting materials and develop new hybrids
Enhance the productivity of established regional hybrid demo farms

— COMPONENTS

Research Components

Strategic Research and Development

● Improve production of quality hybrid coconut planting materials: varietal improvement via breeding and selection, precision hybridization using molecular techniques, germplasm characterization, progeny evaluation, somatic embryogenesis (CSet) for mass propagation● Seed Farm Establishment
● Achieve expected high yields from newly planted hybrid palms: suitability mapping, climate change mitigation, crop production and physiology, precision nutrient management, crop protection, product diversification for market-driven demand● Strategic Planting and Replanting
● Increase productivity of existing hybrid farms: long-term phenological monitoring network, site-specific nutrient management, yield gap assessment, on-farm adaptability trials, pest/disease early warning systems

R&D Results Utilization

Technology transfer via deployment, extension, and commercialization; strategic communication on coconut hybrids; development of IEC materials and training modules

Policy Research and Advocacy

Policy research on farmers’ perspectives on hybrids; economic evaluation of on-farm hybridization model farms, assisted pollination techniques, CSet; documentation and assessment of parental and hybrid farm operations

Capability Building

Manpower development (degree and non-degree programs in Plant Breeding, Farming Systems, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Engineering, Socio-Economics, Bioinformatics, etc.); infrastructure upgrading and equipment provision for research institutions

Knowledge Management and M&E System

CHP Knowledge Management and Monitoring and Evaluation (KMME) team; strategic knowledge management plan for the 5-year CHP; IEC materials in print and digital form; annual project reviews and field visits

— Eligibility

Who Can Avail?

State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with relevant research capacity

Research and Development Institutions (RDIs) accredited or partnered with DOST-PCAARRD

PCA research divisions and personnel

Other S&T workers and experts in coconut breeding, agronomy, crop science, agricultural engineering, and related fields

— DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Step-by-Step Proposal and Funding Process

Proponent prepares a research proposal duly endorsed by their agency head or designated representative

Proponent submits the proposal to the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS)

DPMIS forwards the proposal to the Online System for Submission and Evaluation of R&D Proposals (OSEP) of DOST-PCAARRD

Proposals with complete documentary requirements receive a system-generated project code for detailed review and evaluation

Proposal is endorsed to DOST-PCAARRD approving bodies:

Projects above Php 5,000,000 → approved by the DOST-PCAARRD Governing Council (GC)

Projects of Php 5,000,000 and below → approved by the DOST-PCAARRD Directors’ Council (DC)

Proposal is either approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved. DOST-PCAARRD informs the head of the implementing agency of the decision

DOST-PCAARRD prepares and facilitates the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DOST-PCAARRD and the implementing agency

Upon MOA signing, project funds are released

DOST-PCAARRD prepares the M&E plan: Inception Meeting, regular field visits, annual project reviews, and monitoring compliance with GIA guidelines

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

Proposals must be aligned with the HNRDA of DOST, DOST-PCAARRD ISP for Coconut, and PCA’s national research agenda

Technical feasibility and financial viability of the proposal

Eligibility of the proponent institution (accredited or recognized by DOST)

Relevance to the strategies of the CHP Operations Component implemented by PCA

— How to Apply

Where to File or Send Request

Submit research proposals through the DOST Project Management Information System (DPMIS) online portal, which then routes to DOST-PCAARRD’s Online System for Submission and Evaluation of R&D Proposals (OSEP).

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