Advantages and Disadvantages of Traditional Abaca, Genetically Modified Abaca, and Cross Hybrid Abaca

• Main Authors: Cabotage, Aizell G., Lam, Janelle Claire S., Lozada, Gabriel Paul W., Pascasio, Mikaela Mae S.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2021
• Subjects: traditional abaca; cross hybrid abaca; genetically modified abaca; Philippine abaca industry; abaca virus
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2021/paper_see/1; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/conf_shsrescon/article/1687/viewcontent/SEE_Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Traditional_Abaca__Genetically.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

Abaca (Musa Textilis Née), also known as Manila hemp, is a plant native to the Philippines, which expanded through different parts of Asia. It is a biodegradable and sustainable source of fiber known for its high quality. Due to viruses, poor government support, and lack of fundings, the abaca fiber...