Assessing Water Absorption and Root-Shoot Dynamics of Native Philippine Tree Species for Flood Mitigation and Environmental Management

Authors

  • Shiella Lynn Dali-on Goyo Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University
  • Victor Lobrigas Corbita Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University
  • Glendel Cotejo Acog Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University
  • Diana Rose Balaba Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University
  • Jessa Joy Tomoc Estrada Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University
  • Joel Andig Mercado Department of Forestry, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Caraga State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v13i2.1088

Abstract

Over the years, excessive stormwater run-off has been a primary environmental concern in almost every part of the world. This study aimed to assess the water absorption capacity and root-shoot ratio of the three native species, namely Vitex parviflora, Pterocarpus indicus, and Diospyrus discolor, in the Philippines. The study used an experimental design with a total number of 63 experimental seedlings. After over a month of transplanting, the researchers collected the data by uprooting 1 sample per box and recording its weight. The uprooted samples were then submerged into a container with enough water, and the plant waited until it absorbed enough water before being weighed again. Root and shoot ratio were also computed using its dry weight. The results showed a significant difference in terms of absorption rate between the three native species. V. parviflora garnered the highest water absorption rate, followed by P. indicus and D. discolor. Root-shoot ratio was highest in D. discolor while lowest in V. parviflora. No significant correlation was found between root and shoot biomass regarding water absorption capacity. These findings highlight the importance of selecting specific tree species for environmental management and flood mitigation efforts in the Philippines.

Keywords: biomass, native species, stormwater run-off, water absorption

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Published

17-04-2025

How to Cite

Goyo, S. L. D.- on, Corbita, V. L., Acog, G. C., Balaba, D. R., Estrada, J. J. T., & Mercado, J. A. (2025). Assessing Water Absorption and Root-Shoot Dynamics of Native Philippine Tree Species for Flood Mitigation and Environmental Management. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 13(2), 344–354. https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v13i2.1088

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): May

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