OrgaGen™ Elite Plantlets – Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon)
Technology Platform: OrgaGen™ Technologies
Propagation System: In-vitro clonal micropropagation (Elite Line Selection)
Program Owner: Crown Organogenesis Protocols Inc.
Agroforestry Group: Crown Agroforestry Group Inc.
1. Species Overview
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinnamomum verum J. Presl |
| Common Name | True Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen perennial tree / coppice shrub |
| Primary Product | Cinnamon bark, essential oil (leaf & bark) |
| Harvest System | Multi-cycle coppice bark harvesting |
| Conservation Status | Not CITES-listed |
| DENR Status | Allowed for plantation cultivation |
2. OrgaGen™ Elite Plantlet Profile
OrgaGen™ Elite Plantlets are laboratory-propagated, genetically uniform planting materials developed for:
- High bark quality
- Uniform regrowth after harvest
- Disease-free field establishment
- Predictable agroforestry yields
Key Biological Characteristics
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Propagation Method | Tissue culture (clonal) |
| Genetic Uniformity | ≥ 99% clonal fidelity |
| Phytosanitary Status | Pathogen-free |
| Root System | Fully developed, hardened |
| Acclimatization | Greenhouse-hardened |
| Survival Rate (field) | 90–98% under managed conditions |
3. Agronomic & Agroforestry Performance
3.1 Growth Characteristics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial Establishment | 4–6 months |
| First Coppice Harvest | 24–30 months |
| Coppice Regrowth Cycle | 12–18 months |
| Productive Lifespan | 15–25 years |
| Canopy Structure | Compatible with mixed cropping |
3.2 Multi-Cycle Harvest System
C. verum supports non-destructive harvesting through coppicing:
- Bark harvested without tree removal
- Continuous regrowth from stool system
- Multiple harvests per plant over decades
This aligns strongly with DENR sustainable land-use objectives.
4. Environmental & Land-Use Compatibility
4.1 Soil & Climate Adaptability
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 0–800 masl |
| Rainfall | 1,800–3,000 mm/year |
| Soil Type | Loam, sandy loam, well-drained |
| pH Range | 5.5–6.8 |
| Shade Tolerance | Moderate |
4.2 Agroforestry Integration
Suitable for:
- Mixed-species agroforestry systems
- Intercropping with nitrogen-fixing trees
- Buffer-zone planting
- Rehabilitated agricultural lands
5. Economic Sustainability (Summary)
5.1 Revenue Characteristics
- Shorter cash-flow cycle compared to timber trees
- Recurrent harvest income
- Stable global demand for true cinnamon
5.2 Risk Reduction
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Replanting failure | High-survival plantlets |
| Price volatility | Multi-market use (spice, oil) |
| Environmental pressure | Non-destructive harvest |
6. Environmental Safeguards
- 6.1 Reduced Land Disturbance
- Coppice harvesting avoids land clearing
- No requirement for tree felling
- Continuous ground cover maintained
- 6.2 Chemical Use Minimization
- Uniform plant health reduces pesticide reliance
- Integrated pest management compatible
- Supports organic or low-input systems
7. DENR Compliance Alignment
This planting material supports compliance with:
- DENR agroforestry guidelines
- CNC/ECC sustainability criteria
- Land-use stability requirements
- Biodiversity-friendly plantation models
8. ESG & Investor Alignment
| ESG Pillar | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Environmental | Regenerative, non-destructive harvest |
| Social | Rural employment & skills transfer |
| Governance | Traceable planting materials |
9. Traceability & Documentation
Each batch of OrgaGen™ Elite Plantlets may be supported by:
- Laboratory batch records
- Phytosanitary certification
- Nursery hardening logs
- Plantation deployment records
(Compatible with AgriTrace™ or equivalent systems.)
10. Summary Statement
OrgaGen™ Elite Plantlets of Cinnamomum verum provide a scientifically controlled, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable foundation for spice-based agroforestry systems. The use of clonal, disease-free planting materials supports long-term land productivity while minimizing ecological risk.