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Specimen Identification

Requested from BPI by G. Agnecito at 06:22 PM on Nov 26, 2023.
Purpose: Research and Development
Date of Coverage: 11/26/2023 - 11/26/2023
Tracking no: #BPI-281595736377

Agnecito 06:22 PM, Nov 26, 2023 

Good Day!
We would like to ask if what part of the plant is needed for specimen identification if our study was to conduct an experiment on banana pseudo stem.

Also, what are the requirements needed for specimen identification. 

Thank you and have a good day!

Officer 04:39 PM, Nov 28, 2023 

November 28, 2023

Dear Gellian Agnecito,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 26, 2023 06:22:44 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

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

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI  Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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