Saving Rafflesia from edge of extinction

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Known for producing the largest flowers in the world, the unique Rafflesia does not have stems, roots, or leaves, thus, it could not perform photosynthesis, which is common to plants.

In her report, Jeanmaire Molina, PhD, associate professor at Pace University, New York, New York, and Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, USA, explained that Rafflesia schadenbergiana has a unique life history, making it an evolutionary marvel.

Responding to a BusinessMirror email, Molina said a workshop was held in Bukidnon with Rafflesia growers Mursidawati and her assistant Pakngatari, who were flown in last week from Indonesia, to demonstrate their grafting technique to representatives of the Bukidnon community.

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Author / Journalist: Jonathan L. Mayuga

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesChadIndonesiaMalaysiaUnited KingdomUnited States

Topics: Philippines Plants Molina Unique Tetrastigma Garden Team Host Grafting Species Rafflesia

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Published On: 2024-08-17 @ 16:02:00 (18 hours ago)

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