
27/06/2025
The National Coconut Research Center (NCRC) at Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte, successfully conducted a two day training program on Macapuno Embryo Culture from June 19-20, 2025. Entitled "Macapuno Embryo Culture Training," the program prepared participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills for macapuno embryo rescue and in vitro culture techniques, important for the propagation and conservation of valuable macapuno coconut varieties. The training program was conducted to provide hands-on experience in the macapuno embryo culture. Participants learned about the various stages involved, from embryo rescue to the successful establishment of in vitro cultures. The practical sessions allowed for direct application of the theoretical knowledge, encouraging a deeper understanding of the techniques involved .
Two students from SLSU Bontoc Campus participated in the said training, namely Stella Marie Alvarado (3rd-year student) and Jandy Nable (4th-year student), under the advisory of Mr. Carlo M. Cabillo. This training aims to prepare and equip them for their thesis experiment.