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Specimen Identification

Requested from BPI by L. Villar at 06:01 PM on Aug 31, 2023.
Purpose: Undergraduate Thesis
Date of Coverage: 08/31/2023 - 08/31/2023
Tracking no: #BPI-750854002791

Villar 06:01 PM, Aug 31, 2023 

Hi, I would like to ask if it is possible to do plant identification. We need certification to make sure that the plant we will collect for our thesis really is Hedychium coronarium. If it is possible, I would also like to inquire about the process, if it can be done online or if we need to personally submit samples, and how long it would take. Thank you!

Officer 09:56 AM, Sep 11, 2023 

September 11, 2023

Dear Louise Joy Villar,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Aug 31, 2023 06:01:48 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Specimen Identification.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved.   

The Crop Research and Production Support Division of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) issues certificates on the identification, authentication, and verification of food agricultural crops based on available data/ resources – FREE OF CHARGE, via online or onsite. 

Documents required (Onsite): 
1.	Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification and certification (Original + 1 copy) 
(FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 

2. Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond (2 COPIES) 

3. Actual Plant/Specimen (complete parts of the plant as possible) 

4. Duly filled out Application form. (Available at the CRPSD Office)

Our office is open M-F/ 8AM-5PM (except holidays). Processing usually takes 3-5 working days. CRPSD may send the Certificate of Identification to the requesting party.  


Documents required (Online request) – Please e-mail the following requirements to recordssection@buplant.da.gov.ph

1.	Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification & and certification (Original + 1 copy) 
(FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 

2.	Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond. 

Once approved and endorsed, CRPSD will send the Application form and will contact you for any clarification on your specimen or request. Processing usually takes 3-5 working days. 

For more info, you may contact CRPSD at 8525-7313. 

FYI, Universities/ Colleges with Biology or Agriculture departments in your region or The National Museum also conduct plant ID. 

 
Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI  Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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