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Plant ID Authentication

Requested from BPI by A. Aquino at 09:25 PM on Dec 27, 2023.
Purpose: Undergraduate Research
Date of Coverage: 12/26/2023 - 12/27/2023
Tracking no: #BPI-271613928215

Aquino 09:25 PM, Dec 27, 2023 

Good day!

I would like to inquire about the requirements needed for the plant identification/authentication of a tree for our Undergraduate Research. Our species is Bayag-usa (Voacanga globosa). Would it also be possible to request an identification/authentication online for a tree species?

Officer 01:48 PM, Dec 28, 2023 

December 28, 2023

Dear Alysa Aquino,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Dec 27, 2023 09:25:04 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Plant ID Authentication.

Response to Request

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.  

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI  Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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