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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 ⌛Chapters 00:00 Importance of Plumeria in Culture 01:00 Partners 03:50 Sir Darrell's Journey into Science 05:47 Getting Started in Agriculture 09:56 Importance of Agriculturists 15:53 Differences in Agriculture in Other Countries 19:48 Importance of Agricultural Research 25:07 Study on Plumeria and Results 30:03 Importance of Morphological Characterization 33:39 Study on Plumeria 40:33 Importance and Use of Plumeria 43:59 Invasive Species and Environment 44:15 Research Methodology 55:08 Results and Implications of Research 01:00:11 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/@btspodcastph ► 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