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HIBISCUS BREEDING IN THE
PHILIPPINES: A THRIVING
SECTOR IN THE FLOWER
INDUSTRY
PABLITO M. MAGDALITA, Ph D
Associate Professor II & UP Scientist I
Project Leader-Hibiscus Breeding
Institute of Plant Breeding & Crop Science Cluster
College of Agriculture
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna
Brief History of Ornamental Plant
Breeding in the Philippines
• early 1920’s – breeding of Hibiscus by Dr.
Nemesio B. Mendiola (†); results published from
1922 to 1931
• 1926 – publication of a book “A Manual of Plant
Breeding for the Tropics” by Dr. Mendiola
• 1948 – initiation of breeding at UPLB on
Mussaenda by Dr. Dioscoro L. Umali (†) and his
wife, Zenaida
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• 1979 – Anthurium hybridization by Dr.
Teresita L. Rosario at UPLB
• 1984 – breeding works on Aglaonema by
Dr. Romeo G. Gutierrez, a surgeon;
currently being revived by himself
• 1994 – Hibiscus Breeding Program by Mr.
Reynold B. Pimentel at IPB, then continued
by Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita in 2002 up to the
present.
Hibiscus Breeding and Selection
The Philippines is considered as a global
biodiversity hotspot.
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● There are an estimated 13,500 plant
species, of which 8,000 are flowering plants
and about 3,200 (40%) endemic and the
rest are introduced into the country like the
gumamela botanically known as Hibiscus
rosa-sinensis.
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• one of the most widely cultivated
flowering plants in the tropics
• very easy to propagate and not
exacting in its requirements for
growth and flowering
• attractive flowers are short-lived but
continuously produced throughout
the year
• used as potted plant, fence or
hedge plant and landscape shrub
● The
current boom in real estate development
occurring around the country and the need for
ornamentals for greening (green roof, green
building, green wall), landscaping and
environmental sustainability is an encouraging
sign of bright years for the ornamental industry
like the hibiscus.
● Further, the value of ornamental hibiscus for
climate change adaptation such as those that
can stand less water, and those for health and
wellness like roselle (Hibiscus sabradiffa) that
are high in antioxidant is well recognized.
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● The
diversity in the hibiscus germplasm
could be exploited by breeders for
developing novel varieties either for pot
plant
production
or
landscaping
purposes.
● It is so interesting that a change in one
character especially flower color or form
already makes a variety unique.
● In hibiscus, this is generally achievable
using conventional hybridization, and
selection followed by propagation.
● Regardless of the technique used to
develop an ornamental variety, the
attractiveness of color and form is of
prime requirement of a good variety.
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The objectives of the hibiscus breeding
program are to:
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a) Hybridize local cultivars with foreign varieties,
b) Select new hybrids with unique flower colors
and form and leaf shapes,
c) Characterize, register to NSIC and release as
a variety
Hybrid Fruit
Hybridization
Hybrid seedlings
Hybrid Seeds
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Hibiscus hybrid seedlings generated 2006
● Centennial Series – 11 hybrids that
were named after the Filipino heroines of
the 1898 Philippine Revolution. They
struggled and worked for the freedom and
liberation of the country against three
centuries of Spanish colonization and four
decades of American rule.
● Released in 1998 coinciding with the
centennial celebration of the Philippine
Independence.
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Gabriela
Tandang
Sora
Marcela
Lolay
Oryang
Ningning
Nay Isa
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Nazaria
Goria
Agueda
Sentenarya
● Millennium Series – 7 hybrids who were
named after UPLB women scientists who
helped advanced Philippine agriculture.
Released in 2000 to mark the coming of
the new millennium.
● Women in Science Series - 3 hybrids
who were named after outstanding women
scientists that were elected to the National
Academy of Science and Technology
(NAST) as Academicians and National
Scientists.
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Obdulia F. Sison
Millenia
Helen L. Valmayor
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● Celebrity Star Series – 5 hybrids
who were named after veteran and
accomplished
actresses
in
the
Philippine entertainment world.
● Released in 2002 to honor famous
actresses.
Star for All
Seasons
Superstar
Megastar
Novastar
Novastar
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● Oblation Series – 6 hybrids who were
named after outstanding UP alumnae
who have assumed the highest position
in the academic, scientific and
professional
institutions
and
organizations where they served.
● Released from 2006-2008 to culminate
the celebration of the UP Centenary.
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● Women in Public Service Series – 11
hybrids named after women who
devoted their time and energy to public
service and possess the spirit of
volunteerism to meet the needs of others
before their own without material or
financial rewards.
● Released starting 2009 to the present
to commemorate the UPLB Centennial
Year
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Ma. Rosario O. Montejo
Connie S. Angeles
Sylvia P. Lina
Arlene B. Arcillas
Women in Public Service Series
Araceli L. Dans
Women in the Arts Series
(named after outstanding Filipina artists
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UPCOMING HYBRIDS
Kristie Kenney
X
Gelia Castillo
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Kristie Kenney
X
Gelia Castillo
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘St. Bridgette College’
X
Tahitian taui
Loren Legarda
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Tahitian taui X Loren Legarda
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Ateneo de Manila University’
Tahitian taui X Loren Legarda
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Ateneo de Manila University’
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X
Loren Legarda
Tarantella
Industry Partnerships on Hybrids
Mass Propagation
•Franchising with Vic’s Orchids &
Ornamentals
•Partnerships with Private & Public
Institutions
(Las
Piñas
City
Government-Ms Cynthia A. Villar, St.
Bridget College, Sta
Rosa City
Government
•Mass Propagation done by the National
Seed Foundation
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Two-days old Bloom
Varieties in the Pipeline
(To be developed into cutflower)
Loren Legarda
X
Tahitian Dragon
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Loren Legarda
X
Tahitian Dragon
X
Accession 18
Dolores Ramirez
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Accession 18 x Dolores Ramirez
X
Nazaria
Loren Legarda
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Nazaria
X
Loren Legarda
X
Lolay
Gelia Castillo
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Lolay
X
Gelia Castillo
X
Loren Legarda
Mega Star
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Loren Legarda X
Mega Star
X
Loren Legarda
Estrella F. Alabastro
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PABLITO M. MAGDALITA , Outstanding
Young Scientist (OYS) 2000 and
REYNOLD B. PIMENTEL
Authors
DOLORES A. RAMIREZ and
RENELLE PAMATMAT
Editors
Acknowledgments
Funding Support:
• Las Piñas City Government
• Chancellor Luis Rey I. Velasco, UPLB
• National Academy of Science & Technology (NAST)
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National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez
Academician Emil Q. Javier
Academician Ruben L. Villareal
Dean Domingo Angeles, CA-UPLB
Director Jose E. Hernandez, CSC-IPB
Gumamela Breeding Staff (Fe Cayaban, Lino
Gregorio, and Jess Silverio) and other IPB
•Mr. Fernando B. Aurigue, PNRI
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MARAMING SALAMAT PO
MABUHAY!
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Perla SantosOcampo
X
Ma. Rosario Montejo
Loren Legarda
X
Bangkok Hybrid
DR
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Bangkok Hybrid x DR
X
Loren Legarda
Mega Star
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Loren Legarda x Mega Star
Perla SantosOcampo
X
Mercedes
Concepcion
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Perla Santos-Ocampo
X
Mercedes Concepcion
Kristie Kenney
X
Gelia Castillo
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Kristie Kenney
X
Gelia Castillo
X
Kristie Kenney
Gelia Castillo
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Kristie Kenney X
Gelia Castillo
X
Kristie Kenney
Gelia Castillo
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Kristie Kenney X
Gelia Castillo
X
Kristie Kenney
Gelia Castillo
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Kristie Kenney
X
Gelia Castillo
Perla SantosOcampo
X
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
‘Marilyn D. Marañon’
Loren Legarda
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Perla Santos-Ocampo
X Loren Legarda
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Marilyn D. Marañon’
X
Marcela
Tangerine
Orange
Hibiscus rosasinensis ‘Fe V.
Del Mundo’
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Marcela
X Tangerine Orange
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Fe Del Mundo’
X
Loren Legarda
Nazaria
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Nazaria
X
Loren Legarda
X
Bangkok Hybrid
Gelia Castillo
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Bangkok Hybrid
X
Gelia Castillo
Loren Legarda
X
Tahitian taui
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Loren Legarda
X
Tahitian taui
Nazaria
X
Gelia Castillo
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Nazaria X Gelia Castillo
Tangerine
Orange
X
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
‘Cynthia A. Villar’
Loren Legarda
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Perla SantosOcampo
Ma. Rosario Montejo
X
Che-che Lazaro
Loren Legarda
X
Nazaria
Loren B. Legarda
Sylvia Lina
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Nazaria
X
Arlene B. Arcillas
Loren B. Legarda
X
Loren B.
Legarda
Megastar
Araceli
Dans
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X
Tangerine Orange
Loren B. Legarda
Connie Angeles
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