Performance of Rubber in Heavy Rainfall Condition

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the rubber clones in marginal areas because of the global trends in pushing the rubber plantations in marginal areas and shortage of land for rubber cultivation. A rubber plantation ready for tapping at ASSCAT, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur was evaluated as to its performance under heavy rainfall condition. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. There were seven clones recommended for commercial planting and all clones performed well in terms of average yield (g/t/t) and (g/t/mo) in heavy rainfall areas. Rubber trees planted in heavy rainfall areas perform well provided that some intervention (rubber rain guard) will be created to maximize production.