SLSU eyes national accreditation for its clonal nursery

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), through its Office of Production Services (OPS), engaged in a two-day training and field exposure program for its farm workers and staff from September 26 to 27, focusing on the enhancements needed to secure national accreditation for its clonal nursery.

The training featured presentations by experts from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI): Ernie Lito Y. Bollosa, Eleo B. Lunas, and Juvinile C. Malbas. They provided detailed insights into the accreditation process, including the necessary documentation, operational standards, and regulatory frameworks. These processes ensure that accredited nurseries shall produce high-quality, pest-free planting materials in compliance with national agricultural policies.

On the second day, participants gained hands-on experience during a guided tour of BPI-accredited nurseries, including the Mother Tree Facility in Tiaong, Quezon, and Jann Emerein Enterprise in San Pablo. The tour concluded at the Bureau of Plant Industry’s main facility in Manila.

Throughout the tour, BPI experts led discussions on key practices such as seedling propagation, pest management, and quality control, emphasizing how these could be applied at SLSU’s nursery.

Under the management of OPS Director, Forester Eraldwin Dimailig, SLSU operates a state-of-the-art clonal nursery, specializing in species like batikuling (Litsea leytensis) and makaasim (Syzygium nitidum). With continued collaboration with BPI, SLSU aims to achieve accreditation, setting a standard for nursery management and plant production in the region.