Perma GARDEN Experiments: Vegetation Diversity based on Greenness Index

 

I used the Greenness Index in GeoNadir as a proxy for plant diversity to visualize structural and spectral complexity rather than species richness. I conducted experiments in a 30 sq m sampling area at the UPOU Perma GARDEN.

High Diversity: The wide curve for Mixed Crops indicates a broad range of greenness values within that 30 sqm area. This "spectral heterogeneity" suggests differences in plant height, leaf structure, and phenological stage—traits typical of a polyculture or permaculture system.

Low Diversity: The "Dry Grass" (Blue line) shows a very tall, narrow peak. This indicates spectral homogeneity: almost every pixel reflects the same light quality, characteristic of a monoculture or uniform land cover.

You Can Now Book a Visit to the UPOU Perma Garden for Fieldtrips, Research Projects, and Other Activities

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Step into a living laboratory of sustainability, right here at UPOU!

 Visit the UP Open University (UPOU) Perma G.A.R.D.E.N. (Growing Appreciation towards Resilience, Development, Entrepreneurship, and Nutrition) and experience how sustainable practices come to life through permaculture. Perfect for learning visits, tours, and community engagement activities.

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UPOU-FMDS Conducts Data Collection in Barangays of Pitogo, Quezon and Glinoga Integrated Farm

 

Key informant interviews (KII) with LGU officials of Pitogo, Quezon for UPOU-FMDS' research project on women-led permaculture funded by DOST-PCAARRD.

Visiting a community garden led by the Fruits and Vegetables Growers Association of Brgy. Nag-Cruz in Pitogo, Quezon. This is part of the Food Share Program sponsored by Okada Foundation Inc. in partnership with Kabisig ng Kalahi and DSWD. The community gardeners were interviewed by the UPOU-FMDS research team on women-led permaculture funded by DOST-PCAARRD.

Focus Group Discussion on the roles of women and men in HAPAG community gardens with members of the 4K Federation of Brgy. Pinagbayanan, Pitogo, Quezon. We also conducted a baselining survey on permaculture knowledge, attitude, and perception.

The morning activities were facilitated by UPOU-FMDS researchers, Raizza Alforja and Tiffany Catbagan.

Focus Group Discussion on the roles of women and men in HAPAG community gardens with members from Brgy. Amontay, Pitogo, Quezon. We also conducted a baselining survey on permaculture knowledge, attitude, and perception.

The afternoon activities were facilitated by UPOU-FMDS researchers, Raizza Alforja and Tiffany Catbagan with assistance from local coordinator, Madelyn Baltazar.

After a long day in the field, the Fruits and Vegetables Growers Association (FVGA) accompanied UPOU-FMDS research team to Backyard ni Queenbee, one of the farms recommended by the Municipal Tourism Office. The owner/farmer/entrepreneur, Ms. Gayzil Lorica, was a former member of the FVGA. She was also a student of Ms. Weng Glinoga of Glinoga Integrated Farm.

You can follow Backyard ni Queenbee on Facebook and Instagram @zil_lo24. You can also find her products on Shopee: Backyard ni Queenbee (greenhive_24).

Data collection in Glinoga Integrated Farm for our research on women-led permaculture. Key informant interviews, focus group discussion on seasonal calendar, and drone mapping were conducted by the research team from UPOU-FMDS. The permaculture site, led by Ms. Weng Glinoga, represents the agriculture sector for this project funded by DOST-PCAARRD.

#WomenLed #Permaculture #SustainableDevelopmentGoals Read related article in UPOU-FMDS website here. View more photos on Instagram.