Ep64 - We found 2 species of Kalachuchi in UP Los Baños

In this episode, we dive into the cultural and scientific story of Plumeria (Kalachuchi) with Filipino researcher Mr. Darel Antesco. Learn why this iconic flower is seen so differently in Hawaii vs. the Philippines, and discover the unique characteristics of 2 species of Plumeria found in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Darel also shares his journey from Bukidnon to Los Baños to Hawaii to Japan and the urgent need for more agricultural research in the Philippines. #Plumeria #AgriculturePH #FilipinoScientist #Kalachuchi⌛Chapters00:00 Importance of Plumeria in Culture01:00 Partners03:50 Sir Darrell's Journey into Science05:47 Getting Started in Agriculture09:56 Importance of Agriculturists15:53 Differences in Agriculture in Other Countries19:48 Importance of Agricultural Research25:07 Study on Plumeria and Results30:03 Importance of Morphological Characterization33:39 Study on Plumeria40:33 Importance and Use of Plumeria43:59 Invasive Species and Environment44:15 Research Methodology55:08 Results and Implications of Research01:00:11 Advice for Those Who Want to Do Research📚Reference: Antesco DK et al. 2025. Morphological Characterization, Pollen Viability, and Germinability Evaluation of Two Plumeria Species in the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 108(1): 91-99.► https://doi.org/10.62550/FD28036024🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, The Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The Philippine Journal of Fisheries, and SciEnggJ.🌊Follow Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub on @marineearthscience ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marineearthscience► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marineearthscience► Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marineearthscience🎙️Follow Behind The Science Podcast on► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/btspodcast23► Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3GZRd-UMScYpWlDj5T3eklUF75XPeLD&si=rg8Qf1i8k4zPnlcp► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTLrSfceKjpFvZWflzBJj?si=dbf094cba38746a0► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/behind-the-science-podcast/id1753464681✍ Submit your research:► The Philippine Agricultural Scientist: https://pas.uplb.edu.ph/► The Philippine Journal of Fisheries: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/tpjf/► SciEnggJ: https://scienggj.org/⚛️Learn physics with Pinoy Physicists►https://youtube.com/@liknayan.podcast