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Relative to the use of ANAA for propagation, Christine C. Castillo with adviser Mrs. Kristine-Rey Q.
Tumabao experimented on the effect of different concentrations of ANAA Rooting Hormone to the
growth and survival of Machiku Bamboo (Dendrocalamus latiflorus). From her study, she recommends
a concentration of one tablespoonful of ANAA for every four liters of water as soaking solution for
Machiku branch cuttings.

In 2014, Dr. Ervin T. Leonador and Dr. Calixto B. Alicay published the results of their study “The Giant
Grasses of CSU: Propagation of Different Species of Bamboo.” The study revealed that Giant bamboo
and Spiny bamboo can be propagated using culms with branches having roots. For the species without
branches but with thick culms, they can be propagated by using the culms.

Toward the establishment of a bamboo setum in the campus, Dr. Ervin T. Leonador and Mr. Quirino S.
Jara implemented a project on Clonal Propagation of Different Bamboo Species. Faculty members of the
College of Agriculture, Dr. Claribel Gaspar, Prof. Teresita C. Saribay and Dr. Ervin Leonador experimented
on survival and growth of Buddha Belly using stem and culm cuttings.

In 2017, Ms. Gladys Olivas and Dr. Herbert C. Imatong found out in their study “Effects of Soaking Time
of Bamboo Propagules Using Alpha Napthalene Acetic Acid” that it is best to soak bamboo cuttings for 20
minutes. In another study “Effects of Different Potting Media on Selected Bamboo Species Using Branch
Cuttings,” they found out that the best potting medium consists of 1:1:2 mixture of alluvial soil (or sandy
soil), vermicompost and Carbonized Rice Hull (CRH) respectively. In the following year, Dr. Claribel
A. Gaspar, Dean of the College of Agriculture, studied the Root Inducing Performance of Vermi Tea on
Bamboo Species.

The strong research culture on bamboo at CSU-Gonzaga through a strong faculty and determined students
of the College of Agriculture, contributed significantly to the present niche of the campus in Bamboo &
Agroforestry.

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