Manuelito Laurenti E. Putong
Founder & Lead Plant Biotechnologist
Agaris™ Platform | Crown Organogenesis Protocols Inc.
Manuelito Laurenti E. Putong is a plant biotechnologist specializing in advanced tissue culture, elite genotype development, and the commercialization of high-value tropical crops. As Founder and Lead Biotechnologist of Agaris™, under Crown Organogenesis Protocols Inc., he leads the scientific architecture behind the company’s Lab-to-Land™ biotechnology platform.
His work centers on transforming superior genetic material into scalable, traceable, and investment-ready agroforestry systems.
Leadership in Plant Biotechnology
With expertise in organogenesis-based micropropagation and clonal fidelity systems, Manuelito has developed structured propagation protocols for high-value aromatic and forestry species, including:
- Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)
- Sandalwood (Santalum album)
- Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
His technical leadership ensures that every plantlet produced under the Agaris™ system meets rigorous standards for genetic integrity, disease-free certification, and commercial performance.
Architect of the Lab-to-Land™ System
Manuelito designed the Lab-to-Land™ protocol architecture — a vertically integrated framework that connects:
- Elite genotype identification
- Advanced tissue culture propagation
- Controlled greenhouse acclimatization
- Nursery optimization
- Structured plantation deployment
- Performance monitoring & continuous innovation
This model enables predictable growth curves, improved yield potential, and ESG-aligned plantation systems.
Innovation & Sustainability Vision
Driven by the belief that biotechnology can reduce pressure on wild forest resources, Manuelito focuses on:
- Wild-harvest substitution through tissue-cultured plantlets
- Biodiversity-integrated agroforestry systems
- Carbon-positive plantation models
- Digitally traceable supply chains
His approach positions biotechnology-enabled forestry as both an ecological solution and a scalable commercial opportunity.
Strategic Direction
Under his leadership, Agaris™ is building a science-backed infrastructure for the global aromatic crop sector — combining genetic precision, commercial scalability, and regulatory compliance to create resilient biological assets for long-term value creation.