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Certification and Verification of Plant Sample (Guava leaves)

Requested from BPI by A. Evangelista at 09:03 PM on Jan 13, 2024.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/13/2024 - 01/13/2024
Tracking no: #BPI-785918390801

Evangelista 09:03 PM, Jan 13, 2024 

Good Day! 

I am a student from St. Paul College, Pasig. We are conducting a study in which we will be needing the authentication and certification of a plant sample to get its scientific name. The plant is guava leaves,  I would like to inquire about the process for authentication, identification, and certification. 

Would we need to directly provide a sample and bring it to the institution, or would a photograph suffice?
What requirements and documents shall be filed out for the process?
How much will the cost be for the verification & certification? 

Hoping for your kind reply, thank you!

Officer 08:20 AM, Jan 15, 2024 

January 15, 2024

Dear Andrea Jewel Evangelista,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 13, 2024 09:03:21 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Certification and Verification of Plant Sample (Guava leaves).

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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